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Old Jul 29, 2010 | 10:52 AM
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can you be loosing boost through a bad bypass valve, only able to get 7llbs out of my g-trim with a 2.75 pulley.
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Old Jul 29, 2010 | 11:23 AM
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Originally Posted by mmorellicamaross
can you be loosing boost through a bad bypass valve, only able to get 7llbs out of my g-trim with a 2.75 pulley.
Yes, a bypass that is not functioning correctly can bleed off boost.
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is there anyway to test the bpv or do you just try and replace it?
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Originally Posted by mmorellicamaross
is there anyway to test the bpv or do you just try and replace it?
Put pressure to vacuum nipple and make sure it closes all the way
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thats about all I was getting with the 2.75,I put the 2.50 on and got 9. I also thought it was low. Heads,cam,headers,intake will make a difference too.
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