whiteknight

my bro has a 97' 5spd 4x4 with a #11 plate just installed today @ 7000' altitude.getting high temps /smoke :'( what to do? it dont smoke hardly at all till you stand on go peddle then it smokes a fair amout constanly till you back off (because he cant see my 24v in front any more hheeeehehe ;D ;D just kidding ) egt temps ramp up fast you can get it 1300 derees pretty fast and beyond if you wanted to is this normal for the 12v puppy with #11 plate, he needs help so he can run with little bro.s 24v big dog ;D ;D . does he need to put impact wrench on star wheel or what? <br> <br> Thanks any for any info!

drawson

Is the plate in the stock position? I ran a #11 for quite some time and until I slid it all the way forward it was a great plate. Towing I did have to watch the EGTs and it smoked but nothing like I do now. How much boost is it making at full throttle??? Also does it still have the cat??? I all the sudden noticed my EGTs where up 150 deg and when I took the Cat off it was all but clogged except about 1 1/2&quot; in the center.<br><br>A Scotty Air 2 will make the EGTs stay in check better even at 7000 feet.

whiteknight

thanks scott, it does 28 boost, and does have cat, and in stock position,keep info comming thanks

MSchoenheider

I have a 96 with a #11, 3kGSK and gutted cat. My temps get up there pretty quick and max boost is about the same as yours. I usually drive between 5000 and 7500 feet. At these elevations, atmospheric pressure is lower than at sea level, and your turbo has to work harder (higher pressure ratio) to ge the same amount of air into the engine. One consequence of the extra work is extra heat in the intake charge. A new air intake, like the AFE or Scotty II would help lower EGTs by getting rid of most of the restriction in the air filter, and therefore making your turbo not work as hard.<br>Mark<br>

whiteknight

that makes sense heider thanks

Rebel

Along with the other airflow mods listed above you might also consider a full lenght 4&quot; exhaust and a 16cm turbine housing to help keep the temps down.

drawson

Get rid of the cat. ANd your boost seem to low. I recall having 32-34 PSI with the #11 in the stock position. Now I'm not at 7000 feet but between 5500 - 6000. It your boost elbow adjustable? If so turn the allen screw in a 1/4 turn at a time until your max boost is at least 30PSI.<br><br>BTW I'm Dee not Scott.....

whiteknight

ok drawson,let me get bro. out of lucky charms and see what is going on with waste gate. thanks