MazdaMike

what a head ache. i had a boost elak was getting a 8-5-5 pattern. found a line to a check valve came off fixed it.... 8-5-8. saw oil around ypipe to intercooler piping so i removed and put back the rubber connector from ypipe to the intercooler pipe and the rubber piece from the intercooler pipe to the pipe that goes to the bottom of the intercooler. removed the airpump while everything was off. all it was, was 2 12mm bolts and some finess(i unplugged the electrical plug from the pump and tucked it in neatly)replaced the big *** belt with a 4pk 300cm belt. plugged the pipe comign from behind the motor that had the air pump rubber hose attached. threw the airpump and all goodies associated with ti in a box encase i would be needing it ahymore. ok so after explaining all that crap i can say my problem

i was driving home form gthe shop i did everything it and my pattern was 12-9-15+ i say 15 plus b/c i let off the throttle once the boost was nearing 15. keep in mind im on stock ecu so i am very scared. Vosko says it may be the waste gate controller( which im not xactly sure where that is).

anyone know if removing the air pump is known to increase boost. also my idle is a bit odd i have heard that happens as well. kinda low with a bassy pop noise every now and then like a mini backfire.

my set up is pettit intake (2 open k&N filters, a 3' mandrel bent DP, and the 99spec turbos)

has anyone been in my position b4. im hoping i knocked out a vac hose or something when putting ther bets back on b/c i dont wanna have to go through putting the pump back.

im open to any suggestions.. thank you all

-Mike

duboisr

Check the rubber lines to the tubes that go down to the turbos they are near the air pump where you were working ,that would include the wast gate control tube. you may have knocked one off or cut one

Donovan

Yah! what he said
Also check to see if you didn't kink or somehow block the pressure hose going to the stock BOV causing it not to open. Make SURE you blocked the right hose and that the stock pressure release valves (BOV) are facing in the right direction.
Idle will get a little strange without the air pump, this is normal. HOWEVER!! It looks like you have a stock cat?? If so you need to put the air pump back on so you don't crud it up.The air pump is sending air to the cat to help in the burning process and may clog up without the air supply.
Don't have really the mods to have much boost creap so most likely not that?
Hope that helps a little