Where to Start

[JUGGERNAUT]

Hey fellas, I bought a Sy on Sunday. I searched the forums most of the day yesterday looking for where to start with mods and didnt really find much. Maybe my search button is broken, I dont know. I have had a few other turbos before and understand the basics. Just wanted to see what you guys reccomend. Also, who are the preferred vendors? Thanks, Drew

 

[Aeroking]

Re: Where to Start

what's done to the truck so far??

for starters, get a Walbro 255lph intank fuel pump, a scantool like Datamaster, adjustable fuel pressure regulator, and an aftermarket boost gauge.

 

[JSM]

Re: Where to Start

Start with learning your truck, making sure it runs correctly. I bet you $100 it doesn't and adding mods to it will only make things worse.

Scantool would be #1.

 

[JUGGERNAUT]

Re: Where to Start

Its all stock right now. I figured boost and fuel pressure guages, boost controller and adjustable fpr, and scantool. I already downloaded datamaster. Is there another scantool that can be permanently mounted? Like the scanmaster I have on my GN?

 

[JSM]

Re: Where to Start

I just had this discussion with another board member over last few nights. The stock boost control get a bad reputation. It isn't that bad and can be made to work extremely well actually. But back on to topic this would not be my 1st mod, or even the 10th.

 

[ChevelleDude71]

Re: Where to Start

I feel it would be a good idea to pull down your computer and check what e-prom chip you have in your truck. just to make sure it's not the KB going to blow up your truck chip. just my :2cents:

 

[Six-is-Enough]

Re: Where to Start

I agree with all the others and would suggest a full Tune up as your first mod. The ignition system on these trucks is awful. Keep wires, cap, rotor, and plugs fresh is a must! I would also bet it has the wrong plugs in it.

 

[JUGGERNAUT]

Re: Where to Start

Im doing a tune up tonight. So no one makes a scan tool to permanently mount in these? Where are some good places to find parts for these?

 

[Tooky]

Re: Where to Start

I wrote a guide with all the answers you're seeking. Tuneup, scan tool, first mods, sources, etc. Check it out: http://www.powertuneplus.com/syclone/howto_stock13s.shtm

Nobody makes a Scanmaster-style tool for these trucks. The closest thing is some later version "Ultimate Chips" had a simple LED knock light, and that's it. Everyone runs a laptop pretty much.