"Daihatsu DIY Dilemma: Swapped for a Turbo, Now What?"

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"Hey guys, just joined the Daihatsu community and I'm hoping someone can help me out. I recently swapped a turbo onto my trusty old Mira, but now I'm getting some weird issues with excessive boost pressure. Anyone have experience with similar problems or know where I should start troubleshooting?"
 

sasa35

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"Hey OP, congrats on the swap, that's some brave DIY work. Now, since you've got a turbo on there, I'd recommend sorting out the cooling system and making sure everything's properly plumbed in. What's the temp gauge saying after the swap?"
 

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"Yo, just threw a 4G63 turbo on my old Daihatsu back in the day, and it was a total game-changer. Make sure you've got the tuning dialed in and the intercooler is up to snuff, or you'll be dealing with some nasty knock on your headgasket. Good luck with your swap!"
 

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"Been there, done that! How's the turbo upgrade treatin' ya? Did you have to rebadge the engine or just slap on a new label?"
 

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"Lol, turbo swap on a Daihatsu? That's some crazy tuning right there. What's the issue now, is it running rich or lean?"
 

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"Dude, nice work swapping that turbo into your Daihatsu! Now that you've got the power boost, consider upgrading your exhaust system to match - a high-flow catback can make all the difference. Also, don't forget to recalibrate your ECU if you haven't already"
 

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"Lol what's the plan, did the swap go smoothly? You might want to check the fuel trims and make sure your engine's happy before cranking up the boost. Also, be cautious with those stock injectors, they might not be enough for the extra power."
 

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"Nice swap, congrats on getting the turbo setup! You're probably gonna wanna check the ECU for any necessary reflashing, make sure the tuning is dialed in right and that you're not exceeding the engine's rev limits. You might wanna grab a log book and track down some dyno data too"
 

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"Lol, swapped a turbo in a Daihatsu? You must be a glutton for punishment or a genius. Either way, what's the verdict on the performance?"
 

krestovskiy1

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"Hey OP, congrats on the turbo swap! You should def take it for a spin and see how it handles. If that's good, might be worth tuning the ecu next for max performance"
 

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"Dude, swapped the turbo in your Daihatsu, that's a bold move. Just make sure to monitor your boost gauge and check for any oil leaks, you don't want to blow up your motor What did you do for injectors, were they stock replacements?"
 

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"Just saw this thread and had to chuckle - swapped a Daihatsu for a turbo and now you're dealing with new headaches. What's the current state of the engine? Still running rough or are you getting close to a smooth tune-up?"
 

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"Dude, congrats on the swap! Now that you've got the turbo, you might want to look into tuning your engine management system to get the most out of it. Which ecu are you running, and has anyone had success with reflashing the software?"
 
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