Could an Exhaust Leak cause...
Oct 6, 2015, 09:24 AM
#1
Could an Exhaust Leak cause...
So backstory:
Did a bunch of installs at the sametime ( ETS Test Pipe/ ETS Extreme/ETS Intake/ Cobb EBCS). Prior to installing I was tuned to 25 PSI. Double checking my logs which were taken a couple of weeks prior to the install I saw that it was indeed reaching 25ish PSI.
I took a look at my logs post install, and I can't break 12 PSI. Okay so this morning I started looking up stuff for a boost leak test and how to make the tester, but then I just wanted to know if these two things are related:
The other issue I had was an exhaust leak. The leak is between the stock downpipe and the test pipe (completely my fault, I only put the adapter in between thinking that's all I needed. I found the OEM gasket, but ordered a vibrant gasket so that should be situated tomorrow.
but yeah.. comparing the two logs (the pre and the post install logs) the Load to PSI is about the same. It's just post install the Load goes nowhere near as high. Just trying to figure out if the exhaust leak could be installing everything, or if I do in fact have both an exhaust leak and a boost leak.
When I get to 0+ PSI I do start to hear air but I assumed it was the intake sucking air. It sounds retarded loud, but since it only happens at 0+ PSI i see how it could be a leak.
Did a bunch of installs at the sametime ( ETS Test Pipe/ ETS Extreme/ETS Intake/ Cobb EBCS). Prior to installing I was tuned to 25 PSI. Double checking my logs which were taken a couple of weeks prior to the install I saw that it was indeed reaching 25ish PSI.
I took a look at my logs post install, and I can't break 12 PSI. Okay so this morning I started looking up stuff for a boost leak test and how to make the tester, but then I just wanted to know if these two things are related:
The other issue I had was an exhaust leak. The leak is between the stock downpipe and the test pipe (completely my fault, I only put the adapter in between thinking that's all I needed. I found the OEM gasket, but ordered a vibrant gasket so that should be situated tomorrow.
but yeah.. comparing the two logs (the pre and the post install logs) the Load to PSI is about the same. It's just post install the Load goes nowhere near as high. Just trying to figure out if the exhaust leak could be installing everything, or if I do in fact have both an exhaust leak and a boost leak.
When I get to 0+ PSI I do start to hear air but I assumed it was the intake sucking air. It sounds retarded loud, but since it only happens at 0+ PSI i see how it could be a leak.
Oct 6, 2015, 01:08 PM
#2
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I don't think your car knows what to do with all that extra air and is protecting itself until it makes you get a tune.
I don't think it's a good idea to run an EBCS / CAI without a tune, the test pipe should be 'ok' but not ideal.
Others with more knowledge can chime in, but to me, when you change that much on a turbo car, drive it like a wussy until you tune it then go from there.
I don't think it's a good idea to run an EBCS / CAI without a tune, the test pipe should be 'ok' but not ideal.
Others with more knowledge can chime in, but to me, when you change that much on a turbo car, drive it like a wussy until you tune it then go from there.
Oct 6, 2015, 01:35 PM
#3
I don't think your car knows what to do with all that extra air and is protecting itself until it makes you get a tune.
I don't think it's a good idea to run an EBCS / CAI without a tune, the test pipe should be 'ok' but not ideal.
Others with more knowledge can chime in, but to me, when you change that much on a turbo car, drive it like a wussy until you tune it then go from there.
I don't think it's a good idea to run an EBCS / CAI without a tune, the test pipe should be 'ok' but not ideal.
Others with more knowledge can chime in, but to me, when you change that much on a turbo car, drive it like a wussy until you tune it then go from there.
I already went ahead and ordered the missing gasket I need an put next day delivery so it should be here tomorrow. Hopefully I'll patch up the exhaust leak with that. As for the boost leak, honestly I gave up. Called "The Shop CT" and have an appointment on Monday. I thought about just making a tester myself but called to find out how much it would cost to get done and it's pretty cheap.
Oct 6, 2015, 02:28 PM
#4
I would be very surprised if an exhaust leak would result in reduced boost. You have a leak somewhere else, or, to the other comment, the other mods are such that the car is protecting itself by racheting down the boost. Just go to a shop, have them check your installs and then tune the car.
Oct 6, 2015, 04:27 PM
#5
I would be very surprised if an exhaust leak would result in reduced boost. You have a leak somewhere else, or, to the other comment, the other mods are such that the car is protecting itself by racheting down the boost. Just go to a shop, have them check your installs and then tune the car.
I appreciate both your replies though, thanks.
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Oct 6, 2015, 05:45 PM
#11
Definitely read this late, but I went out to test it and took it to 25 PSI before backing off. Feels like a whole new car.
Just for clarification like I mentioned in a previous post I did get a new etune. I got a new basemap for my current configuration and I'm running off that. I'm not using the same tune from before I installed everything. That'd be crazy >_< lol. Though I don't blame you for assuming that after hearing how retarded I was with the EBCS -.-
Just for clarification like I mentioned in a previous post I did get a new etune. I got a new basemap for my current configuration and I'm running off that. I'm not using the same tune from before I installed everything. That'd be crazy >_< lol. Though I don't blame you for assuming that after hearing how retarded I was with the EBCS -.-
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