Help with new turbo install...boost fooling

[ENafziger]

I just installed a II Super Phat Shaft 66 turbo in my truck saturday. The installation went pretty smooth; however, when I started the truck and tried to drive it, it acted like it had no power at all, and was missing. The truck was also puffing white smoke out the tailpipe. There were no instructions on what to do with the 2-wire electrical connection that I unplugged from the stock turbo. I presume the truck is not fueling due to not seeing boost from this sensor? Can I simply short these two leads together? Thanks for any help!



BTW, for those installing an SPS turbo on a truck with a Jacobs Exhaust Brake, there is not enough clearance for the brake's vacuum pod when you position the exhaust to connect to the turbo. I cut out the insulation on the firewall, and enlarged one of the holes on the vacuum pod's mounting bracket, but the pod is still touching the firewall. I'll figure out something tonight...

 

[JVolpe]

Industrial Injections has a Boost Wastegate Solenoid jumper that plugs into the OE connector and will keep the ECM happy with the circuit. The TST will do the boost fooling. Do you have an over boost code?

 

[ENafziger]

Thanks for the info. The check engine light is on, but I don't have any way of checking the codes right now... the 3 key cycle doesn't work on my '06.

 

[WUnderwood]

Volpe is correct, my Industrial Injection silver bullet came with the boost fooler, and my check engine light hasnt come on. I cant help you on your jake brake, sorry.

 

[BradyWilliams]

If you did not get the boost fooler with your turbo, we will send you one out right away. Could it be in the bag or box? Any turbo we send out for a 3rd Gen. (04,5-06) needs a boost fooler. That is your problem. Let us know if you have not yet.

 

[jwilliams3]

You can unscrew the electronic solenoid from the turbo and plug it in (zip tie to secure) and you will be fine also.

 

[ENafziger]

Thanks guys... I got one of Industrial Injection's plugs, and everything's fine. Well, except that now it's clutch time!