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[98celica3]

i need some help. i'm doing the custom ct-26 turbo setup. i know i have to gap the spark plugs to .030 like the 3s-gte. which plugs should i get? also, what kind of oil should i use. i am going to use synthetic, but does it matter what kind and what weight? thanks, i should have the project done in a couple of weeks. also, how do i control boost levels? how do i know how many psi i am running without just running it and reading the boost gauge?
thanks,
adam

[JWalk1818]

if your using the setup off a mr2 then the wastegate is going to be cramped like mine but dont not alte it in any way casue i took the screw out of the bracket and that put the wastegate in a bind and it opened the first few times but then it got hung and I boosted a grave amount which in turn blew my head gasket but like I said man your more than welcome to come down and see my project in the next week cause me and the mechanic or doing it and your like about a hour and half from me.

1. gap plugs to .030
2. a blend of full syn is good....i use castrol
3. 93 octane
4. MAP sensor
5. some injectors but optional depending on how much boost
6. I would replace your fuel filter
7. upgrade to a bigger fuel pump but also optional

You can get a manual boost controller for cheap off ebay and **** but the stock wastegate is set to 7 PSI meaning thats the most you can run without having a controller. Greddy and othes make electronis ones but their like 300-500! I didnt have a controller and I was controllering my boost with a BOV. If you set the BOv to go off easy youll be runing lik 4-6 or so on....you can tell by your boost guage. I have a TURBO XS and i love the sound of it!

Another thought i havent done it yet or anything but it looks to work perfect. Since we have 2 o2 sensors and you have the second one in your cat....use the stock cat and not the 3sgte one and extend your 02 sensor line and then all you have to do is cut your stock exhaust and rotate the flange and weld it back on and it fits up.....thats what i plan to do since im tight on money but its better to run a bigger exhaust

Hope some of this helps man!