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Aug 13, 2009, 09:22 AM
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why has nobody even mentioned to him the possibility of a boost leak? Do a boost leak test. Unless the stock wastegate was modified, the car shouldn't boost less than stock unless there is a boost leak. You could also just have a crappy gauge, I missed if you said it or not but is it mechanical or electronic? My IX is still stock and I have a zeitronix wb with boost sensor installed. I usually peak 19.x sometimes 20.x and once or twice I have seen it show 21.x
Make a boost leak tester (for <$10) and check for leaks, fix any you find, recheck your boost. If it is still saying 14psi see if you can borrow another gauge from someone and test boost again to see if it's the gauge, then go from there
Make a boost leak tester (for <$10) and check for leaks, fix any you find, recheck your boost. If it is still saying 14psi see if you can borrow another gauge from someone and test boost again to see if it's the gauge, then go from there
Aug 13, 2009, 10:03 AM
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why has nobody even mentioned to him the possibility of a boost leak? Do a boost leak test. Unless the stock wastegate was modified, the car shouldn't boost less than stock unless there is a boost leak. You could also just have a crappy gauge, I missed if you said it or not but is it mechanical or electronic? My IX is still stock and I have a zeitronix wb with boost sensor installed. I usually peak 19.x sometimes 20.x and once or twice I have seen it show 21.x
Make a boost leak tester (for <$10) and check for leaks, fix any you find, recheck your boost. If it is still saying 14psi see if you can borrow another gauge from someone and test boost again to see if it's the gauge, then go from there
Make a boost leak tester (for <$10) and check for leaks, fix any you find, recheck your boost. If it is still saying 14psi see if you can borrow another gauge from someone and test boost again to see if it's the gauge, then go from there
That could be an issue too, I would check boost leak and boost controller.
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So wait. Back up.
If I'm reading this correctly, you just bought an Evo.
However, it came with some aftermarket parts and your Boost Gauge is telling you that you're running 14 PSI instead of 19 PSI?
Saving gas doesn't matter until you hit boost.
If you stay out of boost, you'll use the same amount of gas, regardless of high boost or not on the controller. (Just don't go above the "0" on your boost gauge.)
So the previous owner was a uninformed Evo owner.
I highly suggest that you get your Evo retuned. Don't know what the previous owner had done to it.
If I'm reading this correctly, you just bought an Evo.
However, it came with some aftermarket parts and your Boost Gauge is telling you that you're running 14 PSI instead of 19 PSI?
Saving gas doesn't matter until you hit boost.
If you stay out of boost, you'll use the same amount of gas, regardless of high boost or not on the controller. (Just don't go above the "0" on your boost gauge.)
So the previous owner was a uninformed Evo owner.
I highly suggest that you get your Evo retuned. Don't know what the previous owner had done to it.
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