S14a Emerald green fsh 80k

[JC1989]

Hi,
Just bought a s14a with 80k on the clock
Has a dump valve fitted and stainless steel cat back system

its doesn't feel as fast as I thought though
have owned an e30 325 with 175 bhp
a 306 gti6 with 167bhp and expected it to be an awful lot faster

Seem to have a lot of turbo lag aswell , no where near as responsive as either of those two cars it doesn't seem to get lively till above 4500-5000,

don't know whether this is just me or is this normal


have been reading a lot on the forum and I understand the wmic could be on its last legs as its never been touched

Thanks

[Kieran_E1]

sounds like something isn't right , check the wing mount for cracks and holes in pipework

[JC1989]

Oh k Thanks
Is there anyway I can tell for cracks, or will it be pretty obvious?
,also I understand the turbo gaskets go around 70 k or so? could this make it down on power?

I don't know whether it is me, as when flawed it seems to go well, just doesn't seem to be responsive on lower revs
thanks

[Kieran_E1]

turbo gaskets can go at any time if the nuts aren't tight.

you should try and get a local member who knows the car to get a look around it

[ryry92]

Jc where in Southampton are you? I haven't seen you about what colour?

I recently changed my tubby so I can have a look for ya if you want.

Lemme know

Sent from my GS-4 💥💫

[JC1989]

In hedge end area, you ? If you could have a look that would be great. Ill chuck u some beer money, where u based , I'll drive up the weekend or something
Thanks

[misterjake]

just a thought - I bought exactly the same car as you, green s14a, 80k, fsh, stupid dump valve haha
the guy hadnt installed the dump valve properly - the pipework was blocked off with junk and an absolute mess.


try get hold of the original pipework - or study some pictures and pipe it all back up to the standard recirc valve.
mine was hesitating and not revving past 4500-5000 rpm, not boosting properly, horrible boost leaks, and just setting it back to standard turned it back into a proper quick car.

[JC1989]

Oh k thanks, may be worth me checking out that dump valve, how ca. I check for boost leaks or would it just be a case of
Checking all pipework is correct
Thanks

[ryry92]

In hedge end area, you ? If you could have a look that would be great. Ill chuck u some beer money, where u based , I'll drive up the weekend or something
Thanks

Doh! Ignore my question about colour haha. I think I still have some boost piping left over from my red dress kit, pop over Saturday morning if you can and it's not p1ssing it down. I've pmd ya my address

Ry

[jizzle]

Wish there were more people like that near me! ^^^^^ Top man!

[JC1989]

cheers ryry92, your just up the road from me!
have tried sending you a private message but apparently your inbox is full,
ill pop over Saturday morning, whatever time is best for you
thanks again

[ryry92]

Inbox has space now I'll probs be up and fiddling about by 10. I will have a look best I can, But I won't remove anything unless it's looking ok. Hot side of the sr20 has a tendency to snap / break if it's not been lubed up or off recently

[JC1989]

Oh k thanks, will be with you 1030 Saturday morning,
By any chance was that you earlier driving through hedge end behind me , if so what a coincidence!

[ryry92]

Just a thought. . If it's raining I won't take anything apart but I'll have a look mate

[JC1989]

That's fine m8, will appreciate anything
See you Saturday at 1030

Thanks