Background: With the Shuenk IS48 turbocharger installed, I flashed the ECU with a tune I had previously used with the Lader LM440 IS20 turbocharger. The turbochargers are similar enough that the lower boost tune should suffice for verifying that the turbo installation went correctly. I did find a part that was not installed fully, the […]
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Introduction: Choosing a reliable ECU tune is an essential consideration if avoiding unexpected repair costs is a concern. As the above examples illustrate, this topic has practical consequences, such as potential repair costs or engine longevity, and real owners are facing these consequences. However, as I’ve written about previously in Turbocharger Reliability, the subject of reliability
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Background: With the Shuenk IS48 super core delivered and after confirming I had all the new O-rings needed for installing the turbo, I began making the swap. Summary: Work began by removing the Lader LM440 IS20. Before installing the IS48, the wastegate actuator was calibrated. I then installed the turbocharger to verify that the oil
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