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ICOMPLAINALOT
09-19-2012, 01:14 AM
I recently had all new stuff installed on my S14 sr20det....I have a new t3/t4 turbonetics turbo not tuned running 10 psi.....the only thing i'm concerned about is when I boost it to max there will be a cloud of whitish smoke behind the car.....what could this be from? The car not being tuned?


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bunny13
09-19-2012, 02:36 AM
"Boost it to max" when it's untuned? Terrible idea. Do you have a wideband? And what kind of shape is the engine itself in?

To answer your question it could be a number of things. Definitely start by getting the car tuned. You'll be in for a world of hurt if you don't.
booey13
09-19-2012, 02:37 AM
Check your oil return line for kinks or excessive bends. Also are only the turbo parts new? If its the stock head gasket it could be leaking.
ICOMPLAINALOT
09-19-2012, 02:40 AM
I really didn't word myself that well...any what so hard pulls and it smokes...motor is in great shape...i'm just wondering if anyone has had this issue


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bunny13
09-19-2012, 02:42 AM
Motors can smoke for lots of reasons. They run rich, you can see smoke. Burning coolant, you can see smoke. Burning oil, you can see smoke. What are your AFRs doing?
ICOMPLAINALOT
09-19-2012, 02:51 AM
Its not popping or backfiring....no clue don't have a AFR meter....its not tuned and I only boosted it hard twice and it smoked...bring easy on it..it don't smoke watsoever.....think I need a tube and that's my problem



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booey13
09-19-2012, 02:55 AM
A wideband is your friend. Especially untuned. What tube are you referring to?
Rut Ro
09-19-2012, 02:55 AM
Get a wideband. Get a tune. See where your numbers are. Innovate imho has the best wideband on the market.
ICOMPLAINALOT
09-19-2012, 02:57 AM
I meant tune stupid Swype on my phone writes whatever it wants lol i'm gonna have to do that


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jlawdet
09-19-2012, 05:49 AM
WHY ARE YOU DRIVING AROUND UNTUNED??? Seriously. If it only smokes on spool up its prolly the turbo. But how big is the turbo? 10 psi on a t25 and 10psi on a 30r are two totally different things

BTW. If you upgrade your turbo do a gasket n studs. If you did a head gasket you wouldnt be wondering if it was leaking....just sayin