Boost Problem only 7psi
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Boost Problem only 7psi
Hi. I'm only hitting a 7-5-7 boost pattern. My mod list is as follows. Apexi intakes, rx7 store downpipe, stock cat, hks cat back, replaced all vacuum hoses with silacone. SARD R2D2 BOV. I'm having a difficult time figuring this out. I have searched for a while but i havent found anyone with the same problem. Any ideas? Thanks
--Hank
--Also, what are these "pills" that people put in the vacuum lines? I dont think i had those to begin with? Confused. If anyone could post a pic that would be great. Thanks again.
--Hank
--Also, what are these "pills" that people put in the vacuum lines? I dont think i had those to begin with? Confused. If anyone could post a pic that would be great. Thanks again.
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check this link for more on the pills https://www.rx7club.com/3rd-generation-specific-1993-2002-16/precontrol-boost-pil-120842/
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The "pills" are restrictors in the lines from the turbo exit to the PC & WG actuators. In early cars, they were actually cylindrical inserts in the tubing. In later cars, they are eliminated and replaced by restrictors in the actuator nipples going to these same lines. The stock ECU "controls" boost by balancing solenoid duty cycles against these restrictions using an open loop map, thus regulating the pressure that these actuators see. If the pills are missing, the actuators see the full boost pressure, and boost pressure is thus limited to the 7-psi WG spring setting.
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Originally Posted by dgeesaman
............ I have a feeling you may be missing the pills in the precontrol and wastegate hoses. Or that your precontrol and wastegate solenoid electrical connectors are crossed, which effectively disables them.
It doesn't sound like you have a boost leak.
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I'm along with the changed to silicone vacuum hoses and the pills got tossed when the waste gate and pre control hoses were changed.
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Hey thanks for the help so far guys! This forum is friggin rad. Big Ups to DaveW. That makes sense about the solonoids. So do i need to talk to the dealer about this or should i just go to home dopey and buy some brass valves or something and just screw with them until i get the right boost. Also is it cool to run a 10-8-10 curve on the stock ecu? Thanks again.
--Hank
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restrictor pills
Hey guys. i'm only boosting 7psi. I have been told that it is becasue i dont have the restrictor pills in my lines for the wastegate and precontrol. Should i buy those pills or should i just get a profec b spec 2 and adjust it that way. Or would i still need those pills? Also does anyone have pictures of the pills, or part #'s. Thanks
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I merged your threads, what was the point of making a new one?
Depending on the boost controller you get and how you hook it up, you may still need to get a precontrol pill. Please use the FAQ thread! Either order a new pill from Mazda or get the appropriately sized Holley carb jet. www.fd3s.net has the correct sizes.
Depending on the boost controller you get and how you hook it up, you may still need to get a precontrol pill. Please use the FAQ thread! Either order a new pill from Mazda or get the appropriately sized Holley carb jet. www.fd3s.net has the correct sizes.
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ive been searching for a while now and am trying to make sense of my boost problem. in 1st and 2nd gear my boost pattern is 4-2-4, but in 3rd its 3-2-5 and it will go as high as 7 if i stay on it long enough. it will not go this high in 1st or second.
i checked fd3s.net for the boost troubleshooting page. checked most of it. no splits in y pipe coupling, all the 1" hoses are tight. i have the apex intakes so i can hear the stock bov working fine.
i have not checked the pills or the charge control actuator. any hints on how to check these?
i checked fd3s.net for the boost troubleshooting page. checked most of it. no splits in y pipe coupling, all the 1" hoses are tight. i have the apex intakes so i can hear the stock bov working fine.
i have not checked the pills or the charge control actuator. any hints on how to check these?
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If you are just boosting 7 lbs it is an indication you are running off the wastegate spring.
I had this problem twice.
First time, the wastegate actuator rod had become disconnected.
Second time, my $5 homedepot boost controller broke.
Hope this helps. If it's a boost controller problem you can make your own boost controller for a few bucks like I did, but in my case it only lasted a couple thousand miles.
I had this problem twice.
First time, the wastegate actuator rod had become disconnected.
Second time, my $5 homedepot boost controller broke.
Hope this helps. If it's a boost controller problem you can make your own boost controller for a few bucks like I did, but in my case it only lasted a couple thousand miles.
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Originally Posted by silverTRD
ive been searching for a while now and am trying to make sense of my boost problem. in 1st and 2nd gear my boost pattern is 4-2-4, but in 3rd its 3-2-5 and it will go as high as 7 if i stay on it long enough. it will not go this high in 1st or second.
i checked fd3s.net for the boost troubleshooting page. checked most of it. no splits in y pipe coupling, all the 1" hoses are tight. i have the apex intakes so i can hear the stock bov working fine.
i have not checked the pills or the charge control actuator. any hints on how to check these?
i checked fd3s.net for the boost troubleshooting page. checked most of it. no splits in y pipe coupling, all the 1" hoses are tight. i have the apex intakes so i can hear the stock bov working fine.
i have not checked the pills or the charge control actuator. any hints on how to check these?
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