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Old Aug 14, 2005 | 04:25 PM
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leaking boost???

hey i just put on a mbc from ams and set it to 21 pounds of boost! but after about 6k rpms it drops down to like 16? am i supposed to unplug the wiring from the stock boost controller or leave it hooked up or what else might be my problem?
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Old Aug 14, 2005 | 05:05 PM
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you probally have a boost leak
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Old Aug 14, 2005 | 07:10 PM
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where would i check? i went through it all once....
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Old Aug 14, 2005 | 07:25 PM
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could it be the stock bov?
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Old Aug 14, 2005 | 09:13 PM
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i know my stock bov leaked like a ****
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Old Aug 14, 2005 | 09:19 PM
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do a boost leak test, thats the best way to find out where its coming from
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Old Aug 15, 2005 | 09:24 PM
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how would i do that test???
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