just got my sw20. had a ? is 1st gear suppose to boost?

[aspr81]

when i drive and i'm in 1st gear there is no boost. but in other gears i have boost is that normal? and if not what can i do to fix it or if its normal what can i do to make it boost in 1st gear. thanks

[vtsuckah]

what rpm are you shifting at to go to 2nd gear?

[gkcopperdrag]

What you're probably experiencing is "turbo lag". Busy at work if anyone else could explain it.

[djwolford]

Originally Posted by aspr81

when i drive and i'm in 1st gear there is no boost. but in other gears i have boost is that normal?

If I had to guess it's just turbo lag, it takes a few seconds for your turbo to spool, so most of the time I'm guessing that it doesnt spool up before you get to 2nd.

what can i do to fix it or if its normal what can i do to make it boost in 1st gear. thanks

Smaller turbo? other than that you'll just have to live with it I guess.

[Tercel GTS]

You might pull the intake off the compressor side, reach in and see if the shaft has play. Mine was actually dragging, therefore creating extra lag. All it takes is a little play, turbos are pretty close tolerance.

[aspr81]

thanks guys for all the help. i'll check the intake to see ifs its dragging. and i shift at high rpms in 1st. in 2nd the turbo starts kicking in at 2800rpm. do all u guys experience this in 1st gear? is there anyting i can do to decrease to turbo lag?