Advice on install....please

[Never Satisfied]

Hello,
This is a great site and even though I don't currently own a Sy or a Ty, I would like to own one someday. I previously owned an 87 WE4 Buick. So I'm not completely oblivious to the GM turbo world. First a little background info on this build. I am installing the following parts on a Sy for a close friend:

RPM Stage 3 Turbo
3" Cobra Elbow
Open Element Air Filter
A/A Kit (includes fan spacer kit)
Multi Position Chip
3 Bar Map Sensor
Manual Boost Controller
Battery Relocation Kit (aluminum sealed box, 2/0 cable, starter selenoid)
RPM 3" Exhaust
255 ltr/hr fuel pump
Adj FPR
160 Deg Thermostat

First of all, I'm not sure how many of you have similar mods, but if you have any hints, tips or tricks to help ease the install, they would be greatly appreciated. So far, I have the stock exhaust, intercooler (& all associated parts), and turbo off the truck. I removed the passenger inner fender also. There is a type of sensor or something that is bolted to the stock turbo. Here is a picture:

Does this sensor read boost, or help control it? Will I need to keep it on the new turbo? The chip is a multi position chip burned by Nolan. My friend is hoping to run mid to low 12's. From your experience, is this possible? Thanks for reading my long-winded post and I'm sure I'll have more questions.

 

[4C FED]

Re: Advice on install....please

that is the wastegate solenoid. It controls the wastegate actuator.

 

[ViciousV6]

Re: Advice on install....please

Well if you are going to install the manual boost controller or valve then you would delete that solenoid and take the boost control into your own hands or your friends hands. You would wanna turn the valve very slightly everytime until you get to the desired boost level.

What A/A System you going with on the truck.

Ralph
ViciousV6

 

[gjp]

Re: Advice on install....please

I have done all those mods and then some. You will have to reclock the turbo and might have trouble to make the wastegate fit. I had to make a bracket on the stage 2 turbo. PM me if you have any questions.

 

[Never Satisfied]

Re: Advice on install....please

It's the RPM air to air..........http://www.raceprovenmotors.com/cart/product_info.php?cPath=21_132&products_id=47

 

[Never Satisfied]

Re: Advice on install....please

Well if you are going to install the manual boost controller or valve then you would delete that solenoid and take the boost control into your own hands or your friends hands. You would wanna turn the valve very slightly everytime until you get to the desired boost level.

What A/A System you going with on the truck.

Ralph
ViciousV6

Yes, I will be installing the manual boost controller. I thought that's what that was for.....I just couldn't think of it's name. Will I just leave the harness unpluged and not throw a code?