USNENFTS
U.S. Navy Engineman
So, about a year ago I installed my hypermax turbo kit and was rather upset with the performance.... I had my fuel pump up 2 and 1/2 flats and had the timing advanced.... I felt like it took FOREVER to build up boost and get it goin.... I knew this couldn't be right.... So I back down the pump 1/2 a flat and retarded the timing little bit, this helped but it was still clouding out the road and the boost just wasn't there. I borrowed a timing meter and set it to 8 degrees advanced, this made a difference but still just didn't seem right. That was the last I messed with anything, worked okay, but was mad at the performance of the kit and felt I should not have bought it. Well today I decided to play with the pump a little.... With the advice of a friend, retarding the pump about a 1/16th on an inch from the factory setting made one hell of difference. I have about 75% less smoke and my boost comes up 80% faster AND I get a couple more PSI higher along with lower EGT's.... So if you have the hypermax turbo kit, I suggest you move your pump a 1/16th towards the driver side from the factory marks. With this being said, every pump and engine is different, but its a GREAT start! I can't wait to see how she pulls now!