Boost lower than usual
Originally Posted by bboyferal
Hmmm... So if I run a 7 lb. spring by itself, I would max the boost at seven lbs.
But if I add a boost controller, it will allow the boost to peak higher? I guess I have it backwards??? How have I tightened it and reduced my boost?
But if I add a boost controller, it will allow the boost to peak higher? I guess I have it backwards??? How have I tightened it and reduced my boost?
Here's a little bit about how they work
http://www.boostcontroller.com/display_page.php?i=22
Hope this helps.
later,
Dave
Originally Posted by bboyferal
So I can lower AND raise the boost? I've never tried raising it... TOO SCARED!!! 
I thought I couldn't anyway... Not that I would, but, can I?
I thought I couldn't anyway... Not that I would, but, can I? Mine is the Turbosmart BC with the **** on top. I've tightened it all the way, experimenting one day, and I saw almost no boost to about 1#. Then I put it back to where it was, and it's now back to normal...
Originally Posted by bboyferal
Mine is the Turbosmart BC with the **** on top. I've tightened it all the way, experimenting one day, and I saw almost no boost to about 1#. Then I put it back to where it was, and it's now back to normal...
But I would be very careful becasue most of the time, if you turn a **** on a BC clockwise, the boost will go up. And unless you are paying close attention to the gauge, it could easily result in a damaged motor.
I'd be too afraid!!! My tune is set-up perfectly for 7-8 psi and that's it...
But yeah, strange, huh? I know it for a fact because it took me forever, driving/looking at the gauge, moving it a tiny bit, etc. to get it back to 7, 8 psi... After having closed it, though, it did entirely shut of all boost... I mean, WOT and it would get MAYBE 1 psi...
Thanks for the low-down.
But yeah, strange, huh? I know it for a fact because it took me forever, driving/looking at the gauge, moving it a tiny bit, etc. to get it back to 7, 8 psi... After having closed it, though, it did entirely shut of all boost... I mean, WOT and it would get MAYBE 1 psi...
Thanks for the low-down.
Originally Posted by 67Firebird455
I got all of the components needed to pressure test the system at Home Depot. I did not detect any leaks in the system. A buddy of mine came over and we played around with it, and got no where. We went for a ride, and it only makes 1-3psi in 1st-4th and finally got to 4.5-5 in 5th. I know I have an exhaust leak on the passenger side collector, but would this cause this kind of problem? I am so irritated with this system, I could use all the help I can get!
So you DID pressure test the intercooler?
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Yeah, but with the exhaust leak, I don't think putting a cap on the downpipe would do me any good. Had the cap on the coupler where the MAF hooks up and one on the charge pipe inlet (form the turbo) so it would test all the way from back to front through the IC. I don't have an air compressor here, only an electric bike tire pump. I'll test again with a real compressor, and let you guys know the outcome. The weather here sucks right now, getting massive hail all over the place, and the MT ET Street radials are horrible on wet surfaces!
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BTW, I have this boost controller (they didn't send me the freakin turbosmart to match everything else. http://turboxs.com/shop_prod.php?what_category=1 and part # BC-SBC If I would've known it was such a piece of ish, I would've gotten something else.
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Went to the muffler shop and had my Y pipe welded (had another crack) and had both collector gaskets replaced, made no difference. Went back to a friend's house and wondered wtf was going on. I just happened to decide to get under there and turn the boost controller the opposite direction. Sure enough, it's backwards. I immediately shot up to 10psi, so I adjusted down to 8 and called it done. MUCH faster now!!! Thanks for all of your help friends! Now my throwout bearing is SHOT!
HOLY SH**!!!WTF?!?
Good ****, but... wow, sucks you went through so much!
But that still leaves the question... If that was never messed with, how did you lose boost to begin with?
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Exactly. Stupid people at the body shop probably dicked around with it, you never know. They see something shiny, they want to touch it. While they were under the car painting, I'm sure they saw it, hell, even got paint on it, and decided to clean/touch it and turned it. All I can say is the car has never run this good, even better than before, can't wait to get to the track and show some tail lights! Thanks again guys...
