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Subject: Enging Tuner || New Question
Sender's Name: paul
Question: hi alan i have a 1988 escort rs turbo when the boost comes on it gets to 12 psi and backfires very loud,it has a turbo systems chip piper cam radtec full front intercooler,any help would be great,thank,s paul
Answer: That sounds like a boost cut. Ideally I'd take a look at it myself. It may possibly have a fault with the map sensor, not uncommon.
 
Subject: Enging Tuner || New Question
Sender's Name: james
Question: hi alan i have a 1995 impreza that u recently changed all the engine seals for me we have now put the engine back in and its got a real bad miss fire expecaily between 2000 and 3000rpm we did change the spark plugs whilst the engine was out have you any ideas what may be causing this many thanks james
Answer: Hi James - Check the plug gaps, .75mm should do it for stock boost, also check the coil packs. Try peeling back the rubber boots to see if any are split. It sounds like a HT fault! Failing that, book it in ..
 
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Sender's Name: matty
Question: hi thanks for the reply about the capri pistons ,was the price per piston or for the 6 also if i had them machined flat how long would you need them for and how much would be taken off , and do you sell the breather diverter valve and how much would that cost? thanks for the help
Answer: That's for the set of six! I believe the valves are available from TT, but the cost was up around £35 the last time I asked..
 
Subject: Enging Tuner || New Question
Sender's Name: simon
Question: hello there. I pick up my 56 reg mazda 6 MPS next week. from the research i have done i have selected and purchased a series of bolt on modifications for it already : an intake, FMIC, 3\" turbo back exhaust, and uprated fuel high pressure fuel pump. the most awkward part is the remap, not many guys in the uk seem to tune these engines at the moment. I know sanspeed are now tuning these with ecutek software, so i was wandering if you would be able to do the same. Id rather have it done local to me as a pose to a drive upto kent. if this is possible please could you let me know, how much, and how long you would require the car for etc. thanks Simon
Answer: Hi Simon - We haven't got into these yet either! the issue is the cost of set up with the software, it just isn't viable for us at the moment.
 
Subject: Enging Tuner || New Question
Sender's Name: Jake M
Question: Hi As a rough guide, how much would it cost for some forged pistons to be made up? They are for a Smart Roadster 698cc 3 cylinder engine. Also can you produce forged conrods as well or if not, do you know the best place to get them from? Thanks Jake
Answer: Hi Jake - We can have any piston made to pattern, usually within four weeks or so, cost £120 per piston as a one off. I've no idea where you would get rods for a Smart!
 
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