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I ran 5psi on stock returnless fuel system and ECU and the car ran ok for over 20k miles. I did have to short shift because the EGTs would hit 1500F by 5500rpms. You don't want to run hotter than 1500F on stock internals. You'll also want to get an EGT guage as soon as possible.
I'm not crazy about the turbo being only oil cooled. You realy want water cooling for turbo longevity.
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all right, I have been looking into an egt gauge. It will come soon I hope. Like I said yesterday, I just purshased a new fuel pumpand my next step will probably be an egt gauge and 2nd degree colder spark plugs.I believe I will be getting denso itv22's because they are two heat ranges colder plus they are pretty good plugs. I also hope to install the fuel pump today.
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Originally posted by Seawulf:
I'm not crazy about the turbo being only oil cooled. You realy want water cooling for turbo longevity.
There are plenty of oil cooled turbos that have lived a long time...The early SVO mustangs and GT-turbos came with oil cooled turbos and I personally have driven 3 that still have the original turbo after 20 years and 150k-200k miles. Regular oil changes and cooldowns after driving will keep any turbo alive a long time; oil cooled or water cooled.
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Originally posted by turbo_zetec:
I believe I will be getting denso itv22's because they are two heat ranges colder plus they are pretty good plugs.
Go with copper plugs, copper is a much better conductor of electricity and the tip stays cooler than plat or iridium. It is generally accepted that coppers are the way to go on any FI setup. They may wear out quicker, but hell, they're only $1.50 a plug. You could buy a lifetime supply for the cost of one set of over-hyped iridiums   .
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Originally posted by 18psi2300:
It is generally accepted that coppers are the way to go on any FI setup. They may wear out quicker, but hell, they're only $1.50 a plug. You could buy a lifetime supply for the cost of one set of over-hyped iridiums .
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Their is not direct plug in copper plug that's two steps colder. The only spark plug that will fit and is colder is Motorcraft AZFS22C, what I use. They are copper and one step colder. That's assuming your stock plugs are AZFS32E or F, can't remember exactly the last letter. The 22Cs are also kind of hard to find, I could only get them special ordered through the Ford dealer, they cost around $12 a set.
If you look to get another kind of plug that some book says will work make sure you look at the new plug and the origional. If they are not the EXACT same size and lenght and thread lenght, you CAN'T use them. I don't know of any other plugs aside from the 22Cs that are the EXACT same lenght and size as the stock plugs. If they are too short they won't seat properly in the head and could possibly damnage the engine.
That's also for a 2000 year model. I don't know if earlier year models had different spark plugs. If they are the same, only one person makes custom spark plugs up to 5 steps colder and that's TurboTom at focus-power.com, but he charges $50 for a set.
Last edited by Seawulf; 03/03/04 11:36 PM.
2000 Rio Red I4 Cougar
200whp & 210wtq at 9psi
254whp & 276wtq with NX 35shot
WRX TD04 Turbo, Cut Short Shifter, Strut Tower Bar, 17" ZN Wheels, Roush Springs, Starion Intercooler, NX 35 shot, HKS SS BOV, Full 3" exhaust,StreetFlight Chip
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Originally posted by OscarTheGrouch:
Originally posted by turbo_zetec:
THANX MAN, I APPRECIATE IT. I REALLY NEED SOME HELP. MY NEXT MOVE IS A NEW FUEL PUMP BUT I AM NOT SURE WHICH FUEL PUMP TO GET. MY CHOICES ARE A WALBRO 255 OR 190 LPH. I BELIEVE THE 190 WOULD BE SUFFICIENT BUT WHAT DO YOU GUYS THINK.
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You been to the track yet? Put in the new fuel pump and let us know what you're runnin. 
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