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turbo not spooling up

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Old 09-10-2011, 12:30 PM
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i just bought an 02 24v 5spd and the turbo isnt spooling up when its supposed to it spools at like 2500rpms what could the issue be?
 
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Old 09-10-2011, 12:40 PM
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is it the stock turbo?
 
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Old 09-10-2011, 12:46 PM
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Yes it is
 
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Old 09-10-2011, 03:10 PM
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To be honest I think that's what it's supposed to be spooling up at. Not sure but I think mine does the same
 
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What Kind of boost numbers are you seeing? May have a boost leak check this thread out and build a boost tester.

https://www.dieselbombers.com/dodge-...tructions.html
 
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Or maybe exhaust manifold leak?
 
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Old 09-11-2011, 12:44 AM
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Originally Posted by aguilar_15
Or maybe exhaust manifold leak?
Anything is possible my friend.
 
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