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ok...i went out on another test drive to try to solve my boost problems. same story.
i boost to about 8 psi at 5500rpm then it slowly starts to drop to about 5psi by 7000rpm. i was testing in 2nd and 3rd gear. i tried 4th and it got to 8psi but was dropping a bit as i got to 6500rpm. i then shifted to 5th but when i started to creep up to 120mph i backed off since my wipers started moving from the wind resistance. the odd thing is it was a slower creep to 120mph than i expected. anyway, the main issue here is what i think is low boost.
i wont list all my mods but the ones pertaining to power are: rebuilt S5 turbo and manifold(i've only put about 300 miles on it since the rebuild), FCD, 3" DP that reaches to the stock cat back, 3" custom TID into K&N cone filter, Halman MBC(lowest setting). also my airpump and ACV are removed. my boost gauge is autometer is that makes a difference. going by the other stock gauges my oil pressure seems pretty stable only going to about 90 under hard pulls, my coolant temps have been a rock solid 1/4 since i flushed and filled.
i checked for any vaccuum leaks and can't seem to find any. i'm thinking it might be the wastegate but i see no reason why it would not be working properly considering everything had been rebuilt. help is appreciated. thanks!
-jet-
i boost to about 8 psi at 5500rpm then it slowly starts to drop to about 5psi by 7000rpm. i was testing in 2nd and 3rd gear. i tried 4th and it got to 8psi but was dropping a bit as i got to 6500rpm. i then shifted to 5th but when i started to creep up to 120mph i backed off since my wipers started moving from the wind resistance. the odd thing is it was a slower creep to 120mph than i expected. anyway, the main issue here is what i think is low boost.
i wont list all my mods but the ones pertaining to power are: rebuilt S5 turbo and manifold(i've only put about 300 miles on it since the rebuild), FCD, 3" DP that reaches to the stock cat back, 3" custom TID into K&N cone filter, Halman MBC(lowest setting). also my airpump and ACV are removed. my boost gauge is autometer is that makes a difference. going by the other stock gauges my oil pressure seems pretty stable only going to about 90 under hard pulls, my coolant temps have been a rock solid 1/4 since i flushed and filled.
i checked for any vaccuum leaks and can't seem to find any. i'm thinking it might be the wastegate but i see no reason why it would not be working properly considering everything had been rebuilt. help is appreciated. thanks!
-jet-
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You might try pressurizing your intake system (i.e. from the turbo inlet back). Take it to a bar (15 PSI), and see what happens. I found a bunch of problems with my intake system only after simulating boost and noticing where air was leaking.
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hmmm...thanks. i'll check that out. i'm prolly gonna try putting the stock TID back on and removing the MBC and see what happens. i am starting to think i have some sort of obstacle in the stock Y-pipe and/or mufflers since they are 14yrs old and rusty. as far as the boost drop, i still have to check the wastegate and leaks again...
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