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Old Jul 28, 2010, 07:58 AM
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Still being battled by the boost monsters

I had a post about this before but it has changed a little..... In 1st-5th it holds at 15psi but in 6th it holds at 19psi. I just got a mbc but wanted to see if i could figure this out first so i dont mess anything up. Thanks in advance
Old Jul 28, 2010, 11:01 AM
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6th gear=higher load on the engine, which in turn, means higher boost.
Old Jul 28, 2010, 11:18 AM
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i understand that but what i don not understand is why if stock boost is about 19lbs why im getting 4lbs less....
Old Jul 28, 2010, 11:21 AM
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Did you do a boostleak test? Like Testudio said higher gear = higher load more boost. Did you install your MBC already or are you running just off wastegate?
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yes i did a leak test, im still running off the stock boost control solenoid. I have not installed the mbc yet
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If you stilll have your stock DV on hand then reinstall it as the Greddy BOV may be affecting the scene. Oh yeah, and get a retune while you are at it.

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i bought it like that so i do not have the stock dv. Im going to go over everything once more i guess then put my mbc on and go from their




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