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Old Aug 31, 2012 | 02:59 PM
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setting boost level question.

Hello,
I recently relocate my oil catch can and in the process accidentally moved the manual boost controller knob not sure wither decrease or increase it , or by how much.
I have the Turbosmart boost tee controller , that does not have a reading scale on it.
Does anyone know a way to set the boost level safely.
I've just got tuned 2 weeks ago and did not want to go back to have it retune because of it.
made 381hp/369ft-lbs on 26.7psi.
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Old Aug 31, 2012 | 03:23 PM
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To do it safely you need a boost gauge.
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Old Aug 31, 2012 | 03:32 PM
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Righty tightly lefty loosy, x2 about a boost gauge
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Old Aug 31, 2012 | 03:42 PM
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Originally Posted by 1hotevo9
To do it safely you need a boost gauge.
I do have a boost gauge, not a digital one though.
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Old Aug 31, 2012 | 05:50 PM
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It doesn't matter if it's analog or digital, as long as you understand what is telling you and you can use it to reach a boost value that is appropriate for your setup
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Old Aug 31, 2012 | 07:10 PM
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What was your peak boost level set at before you went and F**KED things up? Does your boost gauge read in PSI, or BAR?

I think that maybe I can help you. But, if not then it'll be like Alice tumbling down the rabbit hole. That is, there may be no way back out of this mess . You'll have to part out your car and get a Prius instead.

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Old Aug 31, 2012 | 08:11 PM
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Originally Posted by sparky
What was your peak boost level set at before you went and F**KED things up? Does your boost gauge read in PSI, or BAR?


peak boost is 26-27
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Old Sep 1, 2012 | 12:52 AM
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I believe that if you turn it all the way negative, it returns to stock. (just fyi) Start moving it more and more in the plus direction(half turn, then quarter turn at one time) until you read the "correct" boost.

After you get it back remember to MARK IT ON YOUR CONTROLLER!! This way when things happen like you accidentally move it, you always know where it was
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Old Sep 3, 2012 | 08:18 PM
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Originally Posted by hermin0000
I believe that if you turn it all the way negative, it returns to stock. (just fyi) Start moving it more and more in the plus direction(half turn, then quarter turn at one time) until you read the "correct" boost.

After you get it back remember to MARK IT ON YOUR CONTROLLER!! This way when things happen like you accidentally move it, you always know where it was
i'll try that thanks.
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