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Old Jul 3, 2010 | 11:07 PM
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i recently installed a front mount kit with a t76 turbo in a 6.0 at around 40-45mph it feels like its going to die it struggles when i accel. like a vibration through out the engine but then when i let off its fine any ideas?
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Old Jul 3, 2010 | 11:09 PM
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speed or boost related? only at those speeds regardless of throttle position? Do you have a wideband or logging software?
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Old Jul 4, 2010 | 12:24 AM
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speed, i have a wideband but its not currently working i had to order a replacement wiring but i had it tuned already with my sts setup i went from that to a front mount with t76 before i had a 67 any ideas i just barley pedal the throttle and you can feel it
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Old Jul 4, 2010 | 02:07 AM
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anyone...
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Old Jul 4, 2010 | 05:49 AM
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just a thought. i had a similar problem with a turbo vw i had and under load at lower rpm 2k ish itd be a constant sputter, turbo spoolin but loosing speed. ended up being ignition related.
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Old Jul 4, 2010 | 09:51 AM
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okay you mean like a burnt coil or plug wire can you help me out tell me what you did?
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Old Jul 5, 2010 | 10:00 AM
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bump for help........
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Old Jul 5, 2010 | 10:39 PM
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got it fixed turned out to be a burnt plug wire meltd to the turbo log manifold juat replaced it and runs great now ready for tuning.....
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