hey al,
just wondering how much it would cost if I went to pruven to get a pressure test to find a boost leak, or if there is an easy way I can do this by myself. When i didnt have my mbc in and when i turn it down all the way..i only hit 16 psi and it just sits there..never spikes to 19 and tapers to 16..just goes to 16 and stays there..maybe hits 17 at most..even after putting in my forge without my mbc it still only hit 17 and 16..only when i put my mbc in did it ever hold at 19 after turning it up alot..which i assume would put more strain on my turbo..any suggestions would be great thanks
kyle

 

They usually charge 1/2 hour time or about $45 to hook up the tester and look for leaks

Some leaks are easy to fix - some require addional labor e.g. - leaks that are in the fmic pipes and require removal of the front bumper

 

$45 isn't a bad price to have your system leak tested. Like Al says though, some leaks may require some extra effort to get at. If you've got the time and inclination, it's not a bad idea to learn how to pressure test your system, IMO, inevitably over time your system will develop a leak here or there. Pressure testing is a great way to pin point the issues.

 

search the threads u can pressure test yourself with a few parts from home depo and an air tank.

bryan

 

The main issue is that our stock turbo is rather small and highly boosted - even the slighted leak will effect power

On aftermarket turbos leaks also have an effect - although less of a degree

On any system - you want a air tight set up for max power