boost not holding for 1st and 2nd gear

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Nov 8, 2007 | 01:45 PM

destro92179

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boost not holding for 1st and 2nd gear

I have a mbc and I set it for 18.5 psi.....however only 3rd through 5th gear will hit and hold at 1.3 bars...1st and 2nd hold at 15 psi.

Is there something wrong??? Appreciate the help

Nov 8, 2007 | 01:46 PM

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i think theres something to do with the load or something, but i could be wrong

Nov 8, 2007 | 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by nikkadanny

i think theres something to do with the load or something, but i could be wrong

Correct. You will not build enough load to get full boost in first and second gear.

Nov 8, 2007 | 02:12 PM

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^+1 thats why i set my boost while doing a 3rd gear pull.

Nov 8, 2007 | 02:15 PM

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thx guys

Nov 9, 2007 | 07:28 PM

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It's OK to set your peak boost in 3rd, however I always double check by doing a WOT run in top gear as well. Just to make sure it ain't creeping..especially when the weather cools off. Besides, WOT runs in top gear are ever so much more fun to do.

Last edited by sparky; Nov 10, 2007 at 05:43 AM.