No, I was trying to run 7psi with the checkball boost controller. Don't forget, I've probably been torturing my engine and turbo with the Pectel. I don't have an EGT gauge, and that's probably a crime. I've probably been throwing some pretty high EGTs at this thing, that might have done some damage.
Also, I was running super super rich for a while. I was leaving sooty stains on my driveway. I wouldn't be surprised if I really clogged the vanes with soot, so they couldn't open all the way. Then when I was on track, and I needed to open them more than I ever asked for before, they couldn't. That's what I find. Boost control is fine normally, but if I really start caning the thing, and it gets really hot, it can't control it anymore.
That what I think really happened. The vanes only worked within maybe 70% of their normal range while I was tuning. The last maybe 30% of the movement is clogged with soot because it never moved there during tuning. Now that I needed it to, it can't.
Anyway, it shot up to 12+ PSI (I was on track, and didn't know I had a problem at first, I wasn't watching until it started making funny noises.)
Also, I was running with the PCV disconected, and so I had a big boost leak. So that would artificially increase the CFM it had to pump. That could have done it too.
A lot of possibilities.
I will be sending the turbo back for repairs, and either selling the kit, and buying the manifold and a T3 from JPStools. Or, I'll reclock the AC and hang it off a JPStools manifold.
I just have to decide if I want to go with a T3, or keep the AC. I'm not sure yet.
It probably depends on what the damage was. If it was too much heat, or something like that, then I will repair it and sell it. If it was just clogged with soot, then I'll probably repair it and keep it. Because my car doesn't smoke like a diesel anymore!
