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Got the turbo off without much trouble, i took lots of pics and wrote down the steps i took so i will probably post a diy for others once i finish.

I got the mamba braided line kit which included the turbo gaskets, nuts and studs. However the stock hardlines look fine and the waterline that goes from the top of the engine (just under rear of rocker covers) looks impossible to get to. I was thinking of just using the stock water lines or just swapping the easy waterhose with the braided one.

What is the benefit of braided lines if the stock ones are hardlines anyways?

Ok im tripping out right now. Started the car and took it for a short drive around the block to get it to operating temp, without hitting boost at all.

Now there is white steam like smoke coming from the turbo. Im hoping its just degreaser residue or coolant. None of the lines are leaking and i made sure to drip some oil into the turbo before starting the car.
Any ideas, im really hoping i havent stuffed this up :s

Looks like you're not using the stock boost controller. The line with the bolt in it looks like what used to be the bleed line. What sort of boost control are you using? I'll check back through the last 4  pages to see if you have mentioned it.

OK just read the whole thread and no mention. What are you using for boost control? i.e. what is connected to your actuator? Some kind of manual T ?

Looks like you're not using the stock boost controller. The line with the bolt in it looks like what used to be the bleed line. What sort of boost control are you using? I'll check back through the last 4  pages to see if you have mentioned it.

OK just read the whole thread and no mention. What are you using for boost control? i.e. what is connected to your actuator? Some kind of manual T ?


I was using a turbosmart boost t set to 10psi on the old turbo. the new wastegate actuator is 18psi but i had to leave the t on because i forgot to buy a vacuum line. Planning on getting an ebc though

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