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Old May 11, 2012 | 10:53 PM
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I have a G8 GXP with an LS3 TT. The motor is stock besides the turbos. The turbos are precision 6265 billet/BB hung off factory exhaust manifolds. I run 3" downpipes that transition to 2.5" exhausts on both sides into an X muffler then out the back. I'm 38mm MVS wastegates with 5psi springs. The wastegates dump to the atmosphere. I'm at 5 psi now but plan to crank up to 10 soon.

The car is at 554whp/573tq and has run a best of 11.23@125.26 with a 1.8 60

I have 3 questions:

1. Is my exhaust too small?
2. I run NGK TR6...what gap should i run?
3. Why am I falling out of boost when I'm shifting gears at the track? Haven't really noticed this happening on the street.

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Old May 12, 2012 | 12:58 PM
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Anybody?
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Old May 12, 2012 | 06:42 PM
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1. Yes, a couple electric cutouts would be good.
2. .024
3. No clue
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Shift faster!
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your exhaust is fine for 10 psi, 024 sounds good! fairly normal for boost to drop with a shift. sounds like a fun car!!!!!!
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