NemesisGT-2
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Hi everyone, i just got the JDM 3S-GTE back into my 92 GT after a very drawn out rebuild. It has new pistons and rings, and all new gaskets. I got it started today and started to drive it to break it in when i noticed that it has about 4 hp and the turbo won't spool at all. I know the turbo spun freely 3 days ago, so i don't think thats the problem. I have also noticed that the engine is pulling good vacuum, but whenever push the gas pedal, the vacuum only goes down (closer to 0 psi) slightly, then goes back up no matter how far i push it. I know the throttle cable is opening the butterfly too. The engine sounds great, it just seems like there isn't any power. It can't be a boost leak because I would at least notice a spooling sound and a leaking sound. It also will not go over 3k rpms. Could it just be the fact that the rings aren't seated yet, or what??? I have never even heard of anything like this before, the car is stuck at the bottom of my driveway because it doesn't have enough power to climb the hill. Can anyone at least point me in some direction as to what could be wrong??