Aftermarket turbo install, what now?

[JRedMKV]

Hi all. I have some questions about what’s next after installing an aftermarket turbo like a DAW Ultra Flow R or a Pure 800 or 850.

I know that any of these upgraded turbos need a tune but I want to know if it’s safe to drive the car until I get one? For example what if I can’t get a hold of a tuner right away, or if the process takes a few weeks? Can I drive the car and is it safe to do that and not mess up the new turbo? I’m on BM3 so can I use an OTS tune in the meantime? Should I already have a tuner lined up before even installing the turbo? Let me know because of all the install videos I’ve watched, no one really talks about what to do next immediately after install.

Thanks.

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[razorlab]

Fine to drive around as long as you don't go WOT. You could even go WOT but I wouldn't make it a habit.

Anyone that says you can't drive around normally with it has zero idea of what they are talking about.

 

[JRedMKV]

Fine to drive around as long as you don't go WOT. You could even go WOT but I wouldn't make it a habit.

Anyone that says you can't drive around normally with it has zero idea of what they are talking about.

What about when I do get a custom tune for the turbo? I assume the tuner will want me to do some pulls, send logs, etc. but is it okay to go WOT without causing damage to the turbo or engine because the car is untuned to the new turbo yet? Like will the turbo send too much air and blow the engine? I hope my questions makes sense. My only custom tuning experience is with Jesse DaBears when I had a JB4 so I wasn't worried about the stock turbo or engine getting damaged since it had the "factory" tune.

 

[razorlab]

What about when I do get a custom tune for the turbo? I assume the tuner will want me to do some pulls, send logs, etc. but is it okay to go WOT without causing damage to the turbo or engine because the car is untuned to the new turbo yet? Like will the turbo send too much air and blow the engine? I hope my questions makes sense. My only custom tuning experience is with Jesse DaBears when I had a JB4 so I wasn't worried about the stock turbo or engine getting damaged since it had the "factory" tune.

If the tuner gives you an appropriate base map you should be fine.

 

[JRedMKV]

If the tuner gives you an appropriate base map you should be fine.

Ahh I see. That makes sense now. Thank you for all the help and info .

 

[Thraxbert]

New turbo, factory tune = drive gently and try to stay out of boost completely. Still drivable.

New turbo, base map = do what your tuner tells you, probably WOT a few times to get data

New turbo, final tune = send it whenever

 

[_Sp1ral0ut]

New turbo, factory tune = drive gently and try to stay out of boost completely. Still drivable.

New turbo, base map = so what your tuner tells you, probably WOT a few times to get data

New turbo, final tune = send it whenever

Sooooo, in other words install new turbo without a tune and full send at every red light.

 

[razorlab]

You don't have to stay out of boost completely. If you know the tables at play you will agree. If you don't, you just parrot.

 

[zrk]

You don't have to stay out of boost completely. If you know the tables at play you will agree. If you don't, you just parrot.

Hybrid turbo/factory gate, yup (which I know this thread is about). But once you swap out the factory gate, you should probably avoid boost. I just don't want people to read this thread, and be like 6870 with 30psi springs, imma send this bitch.

 

[razorlab]

Hybrid turbo/factory gate, yup (which I know this thread is about). But once you swap out the factory gate, you should probably avoid boost. I just don't want people to read this thread, and be like 6870 with 30psi springs, imma send this bitch.

Lol, of course.

 

[JRedMKV]

As always, thanks for the info guys! Much appreciated. I’m gonna order that turbo now that I’m more confident that nothing bad will happen until I get the tune.

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