Forced Induction New Engine And Turbo - First Start Questions

[wiseguyk]

This happened during Raceoholic's build. I think he even describes the circumstances.

I'm checking out his build thread now, it's 150 pages!

 

[FoxMustangLvr]

I'm checking out his build thread now, it's 150 pages!

It's worth reading every page, hope you have a full day to commit to it. Spoiler alert! He's a guy that washed his cylinders and had to rebuild due to improper setup of a tune file that dumped too much fuel. IIRC it had something to do with CLT (coolant temp).

 

[wiseguyk]

Just ordered the PiMPxs plus a few other goodies. Woohooo!

 

[FastDriver]

Damn, guys! I'm really impressed with this system. It looks like an awesome affordable setup. Honestly, I think you guys can do some things I can't, or can't figure out, with my Big Stuff. For example, I see no way to adjust fuel trims or timing based on IATs.

It would be really cool to have a tuning buddy near by. Would love to see/work with this or a similar system. Anyone here near Monterey, CA?

 

[from6to8]

Double check all your work before starting up. Prime the oil system, fresh battery, no forgotten tools in the engine bay, fresh 91 (or 93) octane, etc. Turn key to the ON position and listen for the fuel pump to prime, get out and check for leaks. At this point the car should be OK to be fired up and let idle. I'd stay out of boost. A lot of people will drive their cars to the tuner. At least this way if you have any small issues (self inflicted) you can get them sorted out at home instead of paying someone else to do it for you. At any moment you feel like something is wrong then turn it off.

I have a stock 5.0 and I supercharged it a year ago over last winter. I was nervous AF on my first start up! With lots of new fuel parts, PiMP ECU, and the blower I was afraid something would go wrong (like being too lean or rich). What do you know, car started up and idled very well the first time! Tuning it was a lot of fun too.

One more thing. If you have free towing coverage then you could use it to get your Mustang towed to the performance shop. I've done this before but I don't tell the insurance company that I've modified the car and getting it towed in order to get it tuned.

I know an old post but looks like you were on in May of this year. So what would you tell the Ins co in order for them to honor that? I'd think in most cases the car would need to have been in an accident and need to get towed somewhere but being at your home?