Ok,i finally got a chance to install my boost gauge..I read in a few other threds that the evo 9 push around 20 psi from the factory..We have 93 octane here in Georgia..The highest i have gotten the gauge to read was 15 psi..I am thinking i have a boost leak somewhere..The car had a manual boost controller on it when i bought the car..Could it be causing such a low boost reading??I also noticed a flutter in the gauge in fourth gear...Any suggestions greatly appreciated..Justin

 

I was wondering when i bought the car,why it just didnt feel that fast to me..I came from a mildly modified wrx..And this car only felt a little bit faster than the rex..Tomorrow,im gonna go through the car..Checking for leaks..If its not a leak,any idea what it could be??Justin

 

leak or the connections to the solenoid which control stock boost are all messed up

 

Where is the silinoid located??any pics??Justin

 

Yes, there are pics...all over the freakin site. Please search and use the newbie forum.

 

Guess I'll do it...
The solenoid is here under the factory airbox: (pictures stolen from vishnu)

 

Yea. Check for leaks. Also have you tried turning the MBC up? You can run 21psi fairly safely on 93 octane, but its best to be tuned. If you need a good tuner check out Dyno4mance. Great guys!

 

Is the MBC still on there? If so, have you tried turning it up?

 

The MBC was where the first leak i found was at..And its still only boosting 16lbs..So i have another leak,that i need ti find i guess..I'll keep looking tomorrow..I hope i find it..Thanks for all the positive comments..And help..Justin