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Old 05-21-2012, 07:26 AM
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Question Boost elbow and now low boost.?

I recently purchased and installed an adjustable boost elbow, and I honestly dont feel any kind of difference in boost, and if there is, I beleive its lower than it was with the stock fitting. Im not sure if it has anything to do with the fact that I had to snake the hose around to get onto the elbow, because the stock fitting on the AFC sticks straight out, and the aftermarket elbow makes a 90* turn, and it may be leaking or something. I tightened all my clamps down best I could, because the stock hose was just a "little" big for the elbow. Ive never messed with boost and all that goodness, so I wasnt sure if the elbow was supposed to make that big of a difference or not, but from what I understan it should and mine didnt, , so if someone with a little more experience could chime in and help me out, that would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
 
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Old 05-22-2012, 03:11 PM
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Were did you buy your boost elbow i have been trying to find one
 
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Old 05-24-2012, 01:09 PM
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Ebay man. But dont buy from Waterman's diesel
 
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Old 05-26-2012, 09:21 PM
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how much smaller is the new elbow from the old.
 
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Old 05-26-2012, 09:42 PM
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The hole for the boost is MUCH smaller so you can build more boost. Not sure on exact measurements, but it's quite a bit smaller
 
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try revving it up under the hood and see if you can feel air coming out where the pipe attaches on elbow. then find a coupler that will fit both sides
 




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