it was like this.
GLOW, Crank, start, maybe 5seconds, die. didn't matter floored, or feathered.
I pulled the plug. cranked right up. LOUD!!! like a freight train whistle!
ran fine, didn't die.
dropped the down pipe, and cut the inlet pipe off the cat... OMG!!!
SOOOOOOTTTTT!
I think a "evaluation" section of straight pipe is in order...
and I think an "evaluation" EGR block off plate is also needed...
I also pulled the crossover tube off the turbo, and checked it for plugged lines, it looks sooty, but not a thick residue like I've seen on other cars. I'll clean it out of course, but I'm surprised at how little is in the crossover tube.