[itsjappo]

The car had multiple misfire codes so I went ahead and installed new spark plugs. NGK #2667 BKR7EIX gapped them at .028”. Cleared codes and went for a spirited drive. The car ran fine and on the way home, I heard a beep and the CEL light blinked for about 10 secs then went away. Drove her carefully home close by and scanned for codes. Showed no codes. I had the dash read the oil level meter and it showed about half full! I just ordered an oil change kit as well as an air old separator to be safe.

Do you guys know what that CEL meant? I hope I didn't damage anything with the low oil level =( I also have new set of BERU coil packs to install. Any ideas or inputs are greatly appreciated. Thanks guys.

 

[GT3Twenty10]

Turbo on a non-turbo motor 🤦‍♂️

did you install this yourself? Buy it that way? So no codes? Possibly a misfire, or knock sensor.. are the ecu’s reflashed for that brand of kit? Your probably running 5psi max, if it’s more your really a$king for problems and I’m no joking here…. So explain some details. I’ve turbocharged many cars in my life so I know and understand…. If it were my car…. You know what I’m going to say 🚘

oil: does TPC say how much more oil you’ll need to add to be on the happy full mark?

 

[Apex1]

TPC would be happy to talk with you about the codes, HA HA. Change the oil and cut open the oil filter to see if there are any engine parts in it. No engine parts, then plugs, coils, AOS and new oil. Let us know what happened. .

 

[GT3Twenty10]

I can’t believe how many of these kits I’m seeing lately… where is TPC in this equation!?!? They should be better at CS here

 

[itsjappo]

Turbo on a non-turbo motor 🤦‍♂️

did you install this yourself? Buy it that way? So no codes? Possibly a misfire, or knock sensor.. are the ecu’s reflashed for that brand of kit? Your probably running 5psi max, if it’s more your really a$king for problems and I’m no joking here…. So explain some details. I’ve turbocharged many cars in my life so I know and understand…. If it were my car…. You know what I’m going to say 🚘

oil: does TPC say how much more oil you’ll need to add to be on the happy full mark?

I bought the car with the kit already installed. I'm just going through the car to do what I can to get it sorted out and running well. I've reached out to them and they directed me towards the right plugs and coils to get. Car only have cyl misfires on cyl 1, 3, and 6. I'm waiting on the bosch plugs and beru coil packs to come in to install them and see if the codes clear up.

 

[itsjappo]

TPC would be happy to talk with you about the codes, HA HA. Change the oil and cut open the oil filter to see if there are any engine parts in it. No engine parts, then plugs, coils, AOS and new oil. Let us know what happened. .

Yeah, good plan. I am waiting for the oil change to come in and I will be inspecting for those things when I change the oil. AOS is also ordered so will inspect that area too. Keep posted guys. Thanks for the replies.

 

[GT3Twenty10]

I wish you best of luck… doesn’t change the fact that I don’t like turbos on these higher compression flat six motors… just be careful

 

[Boristhespyder]

IMO, they really aren't good any any motors without commensurate changes to everything else in the lower and perhaps even conrods, pistons and more.

 

[GT3Twenty10]

IMO, they really aren't good any any motors without commensurate changes to everything else in the lower and perhaps even conrods, pistons and more.

Agree… the motors have to first be built with lower compression.. if the turbo route is your quest, just go buy a 996/997/991 motor. In the long run it’ll be cheaper…. That’s just me tho
I’m curious on what intake temps are. Mid engine cars have a harder time with ventilation vs rear motors

 

[Boristhespyder]

Regarding the turbo, OP says he bought it this way, I hope "this way" doesn't incliude a known flaw previous to the sale.

 

[itsjappo]

Regarding the turbo, OP says he bought it this way, I hope "this way" doesn't incliude a known flaw previous to the sale.

Unfortunately, yes. I took a chance since it was priced fairly decent. So hope it turns out ok fingers crossed

 

[GT3Twenty10]

Unfortunately, yes. I took a chance since it was priced fairly decent. So hope it turns out ok fingers crossed

If you get things sorted out and the motor is happy, I’d really consider making it happier and take all that off..

 

[itsjappo]

If you get things sorted out and the motor is happy, I’d really consider making it happier and take all that off..

lol the turbo kit was the reason i bought this car....we will see how it all plays out...if it doesn't pan out the way i want to, then i'll just have to get rid of it and take the hit. we will have to wait and see.

 

[Gilles]

You wrote: "I had the dash read the oil level meter and it showed about half full! I just ordered an oil change kit as well as an air old separator to be safe"..
It is ok to have the oil level at the middle.. I would leave it right there because when you fill it up to the Max mark you are risking to flood the AOS

 

[GT3Twenty10]

You wrote: "I had the dash read the oil level meter and it showed about half full! I just ordered an oil change kit as well as an air old separator to be safe"..
It is ok to have the oil level at the middle.. I would leave it right there because when you fill it up to the Max mark you are risking to flood the AOS

It needs or should be on the level… don’t mess with that one… so I’m asking how much more oil does the motor hold since adding the turbo? You have lines, a turbo.. and maybe an oil cooler?? You can’t do an oil change at oem specification and expect the level to be at the top…

 

[itsjappo]

It needs or should be on the level… don’t mess with that one… so I’m asking how much more oil does the motor hold since adding the turbo? You have lines, a turbo.. and maybe an oil cooler?? You can’t do an oil change at oem specification and expect the level to be at the top…

Good point. I’ll have to check with tpc how ouch qt for oil change.

 

[Apex1]

I would look under your car at the oil pan and see if its original by the color of the aluminum and the motor. If there is a 3/4 inch extension all the way around the oil pan, then you have a 10 qt capability. As GT3 states, you might also have an oil cooler, which may add a few more mls of oil. Check with TPC though as they can let you know what brand of oil is best to protect their work and as if the oil cooler needs any special oil valve opened to empty the old oil out.

 

[itsjappo]

Ok. Just installed oem plugs and oem coils. Seems a bit better but still hiccups at idle warm up. Haven’t driven car yet. I will tomorrow but still showing misfire cyl 1 and 6. 🤬

 

[GT3Twenty10]

Ok. Just installed oem plugs and beru oem coils. Seems a bit better but still hiccups at idle warm up. Haven’t driven car yet. I will tomorrow but still showing misfire cyl 1 and 6. 🤬

Hiccup, so it hesitates? Have you ever check those injectors? How about the fuel pump? MAP sensor?
big question, how much boost? Probably need to stick
An A/F ratio guage…. I’m really guessing here without knowing your A/F. Be careful if you drive that right now… no kidding

 

[itsjappo]

Hiccup, so it hesitates? Have you ever check those injectors? How about the fuel pump? MAP sensor?
big question, how much boost? Probably need to stick
An A/F ratio guage…. I’m really guessing here without knowing your A/F. Be careful if you drive that right now… no kidding

Not driving it at all. Just trying to troubleshoot the car. Yeah, it hiccups at idle. As soon as I drive it out of the garage, I get a CEL misfire codes and currently its cyl 1 and 6. I haven't looked into other components yet. The car is running at around 5psi when I drove it last week. That was the only time I have driven this car since it was delivered. Should I just drop it off at a shop? I don't want to be playing guessing games here. Just want it running right so I can start to enjoy it....