fivebob wrote:Maybe time for new Leads, Cap, Rotor, & Spark Plugs.
definately do this first.
also look for leaks around turbo intake elbow, especially cracks in the corrugations. also on the off chance , check the turbochargers wastegate actuator arm isnt sticking, and that all the factory VSV hose are connected correctly, or bypassed properly.
ST185's have no factory bypass/BOV so i'm not too sure what you're referring to there. the compressed air goes directly from the turbo, about 1.5 inches into the factory top mount, then about 1 inch into the intake.
If an ST185 hits the fuel cut, it won't allow you to boost at all and will repeatedly cut above a couple of psi until you restart the engine. I know this because my old one would occasionally hit it on cold nights, and i quickly mastered turning the car off and crash starting it (until i got a FCD)
