FAQ


Turbo Charging an Engine is a comprehensive project, many factors and parts need to be taken into consideration carefully. Placing Wrong part or incorrect tuning can result unexpected results. We strongly recommend our customers to plan the project thoroughly and consulate professionals.


At CXRacing, we try our best to provide information of some common questions, to help avoiding some mistakes.


- My Turbo is leaking Oil.

Leaking oil on turbo hot-side sometimes happens. Primary it is caused by too much cooling oil pressure (our T3/T4 turbo works best with about 7 psi of oil pressure) blows up the oil sealing ring. To resolve this issue, make sure you check your oil feeding pressure before connect the oil feeding line... ...


- There is no boost.

It most likely is caused by leaking somewhere. Check the piping, hoses and clamps.


- Intercooler Boost Drop.

Intercooler pressure drop is normal, depends on the application. A good designed system should have very small pressure drop (within 0.1 to 0.5 PSI) for low boost application (less than ~20 PSI). 1 to 2 psi drop should be normal as well for high boost application. Sometimes too big of an intercooler... ...


- How to Install a Manual Boost Controller

Prior to installing any manual boost controller, it is important to have already added a high flowing exhaust and an aftermarket air intake/ air filter. This will ensure the car is able to breath, and will allow the turbo to spool easier. 


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  • All Parts and services offered by CXRACING are for competition vehicles only. Use on State and Federal Highways may be a violation of the EPA Clean Air Act. The Clean Air Act can be found at http://www.epa.gov/air/caa/. This document contains in detail what are considered to be violations of the CAA and corresponding penalties for failure to obey and should be read in full before purchasing or installing this competition use only product. Ensuring that all emissions, noise/sound, and speed/use related laws are followed is the responsibility of the Buyer(s). Installation and use of this product indicates that this disclaimer has been read, acknowledged, and understood fully by both the Buyer(s) and Installer(s). The Buyer(s) assumes all associated risk of the purchase.

  • Federal and several state laws prohibit the removal, modification or rendering inoperative of any part that affects emissions or safety on motor vehicles used on public streets or highways. CXRacing assumes no liability for any violations arising out of any federal, state or provincial emissions or safety requirements on motor vehicles arising out of the customer’s modifications and/or use of CXRacing products. It is the responsibility of the customer to determine if their modified vehicle complies with applicable laws.

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