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Old 07-05-03, 03:13 PM
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I'm only getting about 6 or 7 lbs of boost. I'm not sure whats causing this. What can I do to fix this?
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Old 07-05-03, 03:43 PM
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what type of RX-7? 2nd gen TII(87-92) or 3rd gen twin turbo(93-95)?
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Old 07-05-03, 03:47 PM
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Sorry its a 3rd gen
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have you checked for vacuum leaks in the turbo systems?
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Probably a vacuum leak. Our cars are so old w/ all that under hood heat that it's expected. The lines become brittle and crack. Best advice would be to make a project out of it, remove the rats nest and go non-sequential.
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