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Old Dec 7, 2007 | 07:36 AM
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I have huge leak right after turbo (downpipe), when I hit gas, you can see fumes in my engine bay. No power loss.

Maybe it is your problem, but I wouold check the leaks before the turbo (flange and other crap).
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Old Dec 7, 2007 | 12:06 PM
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Might be a good idea to bring a full set of turbo gaskets just in case you spot the "leak" while on the dyno...then you can do a quick fix on-site.
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Old Dec 7, 2007 | 02:46 PM
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Anything after the turbo is not really hurting you anyway!!!
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Old Dec 7, 2007 | 04:44 PM
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^any leaks.
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Old Dec 7, 2007 | 04:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Mirage2.0
I have huge leak right after turbo (downpipe), when I hit gas, you can see fumes in my engine bay. No power loss.

Maybe it is your problem, but I wouold check the leaks before the turbo (flange and other crap).
a huge leak?and your not losing power that does not make any sense?
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Old Dec 7, 2007 | 05:47 PM
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^any leaks.
we were talking about boost leaks, not exhaust leaks. enless you were stating that at someone else. my bad
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Old Dec 8, 2007 | 04:57 AM
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Well, it's dyno day and it's literally hours away. I found no leaks last night. But I did, however, tightened up some clamps, replaced some couplers that have worn out. I hope it helps somewhat. I'm off to meet up with some DC Evo club members right now...wish me luck! peace.
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Old Dec 8, 2007 | 01:28 PM
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Good luck man!
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Old Dec 8, 2007 | 05:35 PM
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How'd it go?
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Old Dec 8, 2007 | 05:57 PM
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Good luck. cant wait to see some numbers. Good or bad lol.
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Old Dec 8, 2007 | 06:21 PM
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Bump on this I really would like to see the numbers as well.
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Old Dec 8, 2007 | 07:44 PM
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what are the ###'s aries? haha
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Old Dec 8, 2007 | 09:26 PM
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Well I just got home from MD and I'm pretty bummed about the results. The numbers are ok I guess. I didn't get my hopes up, which was good. It's still a night and day difference from stock but considering the money and work put into the car, kinda makes me mad. And now I have clutch slippage on 2nd, which means more money to be spent...I dunno guys, I dunno if it's worth modding anymore. I'm pretty discouraged right now. I need a drink haha


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Old Dec 8, 2007 | 10:03 PM
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Numbers seem fine to me, it's gotta be a blast from a roll.
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Old Dec 8, 2007 | 10:20 PM
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I guess I have a few questions. Did you or do you have leaks but could not find them. Yeah I guess thats the best way to phrase it.
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