I just went through some of his posts....It appears he may of parted some of it out. Do you have the gauges???

No. He did not install all the gauges. I have the Boost gauge, AFR, and HKS evc 6. He sold all the other gauges as far as I can tell.

Liney, I hope that everything turns out alright for you. Sounds like u did some research so I can't fault u there. Make sure to get that oil cooler asap. Worst case scenario, motor is shot and you can build the motor and go for some serious boost!

Sounds like others have all chimed in with some good info.. Have you tried contacting Sam yet to see if he knows anything about the car?Hopefully he can help! Good luck :tup:

Might want to take it to Intec/Lawrence down in Kent, he tunes a lot of VQ's in the PNW. He might also know who the original owner is/was or his guys might.

He tuned my GTM 1.5 SC VQHR and helped me understand a lot of things when I was just starting out.

Good luck.

If you are unsure of the condition of the motor, do a compression test. Check or even replace the spark plugs.

If possible, check the fuel injectors.

Is the engine knocking or do you hear signs of rod knocking?

Yes, you definitely need an oil cooler since the day the turbo kit was installed.

With an oil pan spacer, expect to have at least 5 qts of oil added. Check the dip stick. Oil level should be between the H and L mark when engine is cold.

the spacer adds 5 quarts?!?!?! No way.. DID YOU MEAN 0.5 QUARTS?

On my G I had the 19 row oil cooler with oil pan spacer. I only had to fill 6 and 1/4 qt. just remember that not all the oil drains out during your fluid change unless you remove the cooler each time.

I am thinking he meant 5 qts total.. however I think weiboy is right at about 6 and 1/4

My JWT oil pan spacer said it increases the capacity by 1 litre (quart).

Sorry, brain fart. 5 quarts in my mind was with the big oil cooler. I don't even have a spacer.

My car is in the shop now. So far there is a dead Oxygen sensor and the throttle bodies were not in sink. Maybe a few other now serious issues. I'll probably find out tomorrow. Since everyone has said to get at oil cooler, I will be looking into that. I tried to find some pictures on this forum where you install the oil cooler when the car already has the intercooler in the front, but have not been able to. Where do you put it ? I don't race the car, so wonder what size & brand folks are installing. Also, since I just bought the car, & have not change the oil yet, what oil are people using. I Was at Costco today and saw they had 3 blends of Mobil 1. 5/30, 10/30 and I can't remember the other. Thoughts ?

Generally they put em in the front sides of the intercooler. Make sure you get one if u decide to continue with this project.
The brand of oil is up to you to decide. You'll hear all kinda of opinion and people swearing by this and that. Ask ur tuner for his advice and preference since he'll be the one taking car of ur car.
I personally use Castrol full synthetic 5w-30

It sits behind the FMIC in front of the radiator, opposite side of the power steering cooler.

Yea, before you do much more work on the car get stuff checked and fixed.

Good to hear it's a simple fix. When I had my turbo I always used Royal Purple ( 5w-30 ). I costs about $60 for 5 quarts but I felt it was worth it. Yet again it's what YOU fell will work the best for you.