Turbo Isn't Boosting Properly

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07-28-2003, 12:37 AM

rmaiersg

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Okay so I finished the FMIC. While cruising i noticed that the turbo boosted like 10 psi but after a few seconds it dropped to 8. What's up with that? It needs a rebuild soon. But before the FMIC it was making like 10-15 psi.

07-28-2003, 12:55 AM

Leetheslacker

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Gotta leak somewhere?

07-28-2003, 01:24 AM

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lee...gotta means got to....got a means have a

get it right

and yea it sounds like it could be a leak somewhere but thats weird to go up and then down

btw ---- you have any news on that short shifter i asked about a whileeee ago

07-28-2003, 01:58 AM

1Revvin7

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Up and Down indicates a boost leak.

07-28-2003, 02:26 PM

rmaiersg

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Okay, I shall inspect the tubing this evening.

Thanks

07-28-2003, 02:28 PM

vosko

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you will notice pressure drop from your FMIC in other words. turbo puts out 10 psi but when it gets to the manifold you are down to 6-8 psi..... it doesn't matter on large turbos but the top mount was there for a reason no pressure drop