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Old 19-02-2007, 11:02 PM
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boost problem with my frst some times its fine and other times wen it just about peaks boost it shuts off.....any1 hav any suggestions cheers...
Old 19-02-2007, 11:07 PM
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Too much boost and hitting the overboost limiter is most likely if it actually shuts the engine down?
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hi it is like the engine is shuttin down but ignition lights and main lights all stay on. can u tell my how to go about gettin it fix'd its running a t3 turbo. if u can it would be much appreciated
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Do you have a suitably mapped T3 chip for starters?

What boost pressure are you running?
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Hey my new saff done that on the way back from Essex,thought I had fooked it,car just cut out,so I turned it back on again and away I went
Sorry to hijack the thread but Im interested to hear what Stu has to say about it,it does come on strong,I think he said it was running 26 PSI,and was setup at MAD
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