it went in to limp mode 3 times over the space of 4 months! basically the frankinstein map that was put on by the previous owner was one of them maps that adjusts continuesly, i was given the cd that had the program(s) written on it, some programs from revo, some from jbs, and some from custom code! basically wee pieces of maps put together to make a full map! so i was able to get rid of the old map and put on the current map from torque tronixs, that of which im very satisfied!
as for the leak depending on the size of the hole, i dont think it would smoke, its a inch big gap then of course it would, but a tiny slit i think it would be ok! the noise would be loud from the whistling though
i honestly think the limp mode program hasnt been erased from the ECU, i am by no means knowledgeable when it comes to programing an ECU but ive seen codes being written in front of me to know what one thing should do and what another thing will do! i member seeing the egr program being removed from my software and replaced with a program that keeps the valve closed constant! to an extent where ive actually unblocked the vacuum pipe connected to the egr! knowing that its just to make it look factory! yet its not functiuonal!
my advice would be have p torque put on a fresh map, just a basic map (lets say to about 200 bhp and not the full craig david), made in front of you there and then asking what you want, when you want it on the rpm range! note that any great power will only be obtainable at and above 2500 rpm
if thats works perfectly then increase it to what you want !
if it continues not to work! id talk to TD about a possible warrenty issue with it, then again it may be an issue with something else!
my own opinion this is! so no bodies to be dissing what ive said! experience comes with experiencing it
you'll regain the love for you car man soon, once this issue is sorted!
believe me ive hated my car at times, between turbo's blowning and wee let downs!
its just a bad time and it will get you down! ive figured to myself screw it and fix it, make this work and make it all mine! and ive not looked back, my cars a wee rocket now, as for the RX7 a few days ago, completely smoked it haha
that will make it worth it, once you have your first run, smiling more than the joker ha