LS1TECH - Camaro and Firebird Forum Discussion

Forced Induction Superchargers | Turbochargers | Intercoolers

boost leak

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old May 24, 2010 | 05:37 PM
Share
  #1  
mtg6486's Avatar
mtg6486
Thread Starter
Teching In
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 32
Likes: 0
Default boost leak
i have an sts turbo kit on a 98 trans am. ive got a boost leak coming from around my fast 90mm intake manifold. i replaced the gaskets and even went out and bought an in lbs torque wrench to properly torque down the intake but its still getting a leak from under that intake. anyone have a similar issue or suggest any other areas to check on it?
Reply
0
Old May 24, 2010 | 05:45 PM
Share
  #2  
ss.slp.ls1's Avatar
ss.slp.ls1
TECH Senior Member
15 Year Member
iTrader: (36)
 
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 8,184
Likes: 28
From: Orange County, CA
Default
Is it possible that you torqued down your FAST intake manifold without using the valley cover bolts supplied by FAST and managed to crack the bottom of intake?
Reply
0
Old May 24, 2010 | 06:50 PM
Share
  #3  
mtg6486's Avatar
mtg6486
Thread Starter
Teching In
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 32
Likes: 0
Default
nope i switched them over
Reply
0
Old May 24, 2010 | 06:53 PM
Share
  #4  
SSPerformance's Avatar
SSPerformance
8 Second Club
20 Year Member
iTrader: (76)
 
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 2,902
Likes: 0
From: Goshen NY
Default
have another intake to try
Reply
0
Old May 24, 2010 | 07:48 PM
Share
  #5  
mtg6486's Avatar
mtg6486
Thread Starter
Teching In
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 32
Likes: 0
Default
could throw the stock one back on
Reply
0
Old May 25, 2010 | 05:50 AM
Share
  #6  
OUTLAWZ RACING's Avatar
OUTLAWZ RACING
TECH Addict
iTrader: (9)
 
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 2,726
Likes: 1
From: COLUMBUS GA.
Default
Does the map sensor have that rubber gromet on it? When i had a fast 90/ i seald it with blue rtv and the gasket. I let it sit for a day also.
Reply
0
Old May 25, 2010 | 07:45 AM
Share
  #7  
mtg6486's Avatar
mtg6486
Thread Starter
Teching In
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 32
Likes: 0
Default
That's not a bad idea it could solve one of my leaks
Reply
0

Trending Topics

Old May 25, 2010 | 12:10 PM
Share
  #8  
OUTLAWZ RACING's Avatar
OUTLAWZ RACING
TECH Addict
iTrader: (9)
 
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 2,726
Likes: 1
From: COLUMBUS GA.
Default
Just make sure u do all ya porting befor it.
Reply
0
LS1 Tech Stories

The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time

story-0

6 Gifts Neither Your Dad Nor Grad Will Shove Into the 'Trinket Drawer'

 Brett Foote
story-1

Topdon ONE vs. Artidiag 800 BT2: Which is the Diagnostic Tablet For You?

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-2

Gas Monkey Built a 6-Wheel Ferrari Testarossa With a Corvette LT4 Engine

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-6

Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-8

Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

 
story-9

Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

 Verdad Gallardo
Tags
Back to Subforum
Forced Induction
View Next Unread
what fuel regulator ya'll runnin as well as set-up




Advanced Search

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:15 PM.

story-0
6 Gifts Neither Your Dad Nor Grad Will Shove Into the 'Trinket Drawer'

Don't get dad new socks or a grill brush this year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-09 14:55:56


VIEW MORE
story-1
Topdon ONE vs. Artidiag 800 BT2: Which is the Diagnostic Tablet For You?

Slideshow: We take a close look at the ONE and Artidiag 800BT2 diagnostic tools from Topdon and the reasons to buy one over the other.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 11:05:11


VIEW MORE
story-2
Gas Monkey Built a 6-Wheel Ferrari Testarossa With a Corvette LT4 Engine

Slideshow: The controversial Ferrari F6 swaps its original flat-12 for a Corvette Z06-derived LT4 V8 and sends power to four rear wheels through a custom-built drivetrain.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-26 18:23:54


VIEW MORE
story-3
7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

Slideshow:These GM engines didn't just make huge power, they survived abuse, boost, track days, and six-digit mileage with a reputation for refusing to quit.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-21 16:45:27


VIEW MORE
story-4
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-5
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-6
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-8
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-9
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE