my03evo7887

alright i picked up a 03 evo about a year ago the 1st owner put an ams front mount, b.o.v., new clutch.... anywho lately (its kinda hard to discribe) from a dead stop it doesnt seem to give any boost unless my foot is too the floor... like getting close to 7,000 rpm to get it to barely move... and i try to watch my boost guage and it barely gets to 0 psi... and while im moving if i "gun it" itll get up to about 7,000 rpm then drop again and finally get boost.... any ideas????

EVO8STI

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massive boost leak, done a boost leak test?
or the turbo is done for

my03evo7887

im still new to the whole boost thing, how would u do a leak test? and i can still get boost how would i know if the turbo is shot??

shaggy4267

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Check this out. http://www.vfaq.com/mods/ICtester.html

EVO8STI

iTrader: (2)

i have one and i think it should come with the car when you buy it, lol, cheapest most valuable tool ever

my03evo7887

thank you! but how would i know if the turbo is bad???

turboback1243

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im with evo8sti massive boob leak for sure get them checked for lumps

my03evo7887

... well could i possibly be doing any damage to anything else... and how would someone know if a turbo is going bad? just for future knowledge..

turboback1243

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my arms hurt

TommiM

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You said it has an aftermarket BOV? That may be an issue. Also things like boost leaks and/or not being tuned can contribute. Start off with simple things. Put an oem IX DV valve, make sure its mounted correctly then do a boost leak test. Report back with your findings.

shaggy4267

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Is the car blowing smoke? Does it have a SES = Check engine light?

my03evo7887

im gonna limp her over to my buddies house tomorrow after work and have him look at it....but i def. will report back u guys really know ur stuff and im new and appreciate all the help and knowledge...

my03evo7887

shaggy no smoke or lights....

shaggy4267

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Doubt its the turbo, gotta be a leak.. Do as TommiM says and you'll probably find your problem.

my03evo7887

again thank all of u guys.... i was thinking the worst... atleast my mind is calmed...