[todd0305]

Hey guys, It's been a problem for a while with my two and I've always thought that it was because of the BOV. I had a ZEN and it was leaking vacumn on idle and leaking boost. The turbo would boost fine for a while depending on driving. I have an FCD and is pushing 13psi.

After a little hard driving, the boost would die down to about 6 or 7 and would not go back up. If I let the car cool down a little then it's fine again. Like I said I thought that it was the problem with the BOV but I just recently purchased an HKS SSQ and it's still having the same problem. I'm thinking that it might be the wastegate or intercooler.

What do you guys think?

 

[CompanyFlow]

Try putting the stock bpv back on. Other than that I would say that the wastegate or the intercooler are your best bet.

 

[JekylandHyde]

The ECU allows boost up to 11.8 psi from the factory as long as everything it is reading is fine.
If the ECU sees certain data, it limits your boost.

Things, that will limit your boost are: cold ambient temps, cold coolant temps, knock/detonation.

How fresh are your ignition components.
I suspect you might be experiencing knock.

 

[todd0305]

New BOSCH Platinum,

cap, rotor, and wires were replaced 3 months ago

 

[carcatz]

just to jump in here but hyde are you saying that if the intake air is to cool it won't boost correctly?

 

[JekylandHyde]

If your boost control system still has the T-VSV hooked up,
it will try to limit max boost when ambient (outisde) air is too cold, AFAIK.

todd0305, the Bosch Platinums are one of the WORST plugs for the Turbo MR2.
Get yourself the NGK coppers (#6097), gap them to .030" and be happy.
They ar really cheap. Change them every 3000 miles with your oil.

 

[todd0305]

WOW I did not know that. Will replace them ASAP.

I noticed that when it drops boost. The Turbo still wants to spin and I can hear air is leaking out some where. Could the AFM's gate be closed?

 

[JekylandHyde]

If you are hearing a leak, you have a leak.
I would be pretty sure it is not the AFM.
Chances are, if you are hearing it, it is leaking AFTER the turbo somewhere.
Check your intercooler hoses for cracks or loose fitment.

 

[BazBO]

Hi guys I have a similar problem but i have good boost only in higher gears is there a simple way to disable the T-VSV???? as it is always very cold where i live and i will never get any boost!!!!