So after a while, I'm back.
Engine to the ground to change my headgasket, so I took my time and did some fixes on problems I've found...
So as soon I started to disassemble the charge pipes, I've found a boost leak. The coupler that comes out from the turbo to the IC touched the exhaust manifold at some point... The result:
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So, you guys were right, beside the blown HG I had a boost leak.
Check the amount of rust I had on my cylinder walls... (The liquid all over is WD40, I had to call it a night that day)
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Installed the HPT chain guide
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Prothane bushings to improve traction and Innovative mounts 85A
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And finally, rechecked the valve adjustment.
Everything in place and the car is finally running!
One impression about the innovative mounts is that I didn't feel any change on car's vibration. But, the car feels pretty tight and even more uncomfortable on bumpy roads (pretty much 80% of the Brazilian streets).
Even getting 17psi @ 4500rpm and slowly falling to 11psi @ 8600rpm the car feels very fun ! Had no problems against a M3 Supercharger and a Camaro CTe SC. But I couldn't keep up with a R8 lol
Now I'm thinking about aftermarket cams. What you guys think about prayoonto stg3 cams on a high boost turbo ?
I found an interesting deal on them and I didn't have enough time to read about cams (and that is pretty extensive reading, btw).
My main concern is the chain tensioner... Because there is no final word on why do they fail (even the reinforced ones), which cams are that aggressive on them and how to fix once and for all that issue.
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