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Boost Elbow

Old Jan 15, 2011 | 11:39 AM
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Ok, i just installed an adjustable boost elbow this morning, and was expecting to see a lot more boost, but i got nothing It doesn't matter if the adjustment screw is tightened all the way or backed all the way out, im only getting 22-24 lbs of boost... Am i doing something wrong? What should i check, and what kind of boost should i be seeing???
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Old Jan 15, 2011 | 12:03 PM
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what did you have before you installed the elbow? do you have a leak somewhere?
 
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Old Jan 15, 2011 | 12:04 PM
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Is your truck stock?

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Old Jan 15, 2011 | 12:30 PM
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Pinch off the wastegate hose and go for a rip. See if you cant make more boost. If you can't, thats all your truck has.
 
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Old Jan 15, 2011 | 12:45 PM
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I was already boosting 22-24 before i added the elbow

And yes its fairly stock, fass and a power puck thats it...
 
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Old Jan 15, 2011 | 01:08 PM
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If your making the same boost as before there may be a wastegate issue. The linkage to the waste gate may not be adjusted tight enough, and is always open a little. It's a possibility.
 
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Old Jan 15, 2011 | 02:57 PM
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He may not have enough fuel to increase boost.

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Old Jan 15, 2011 | 07:27 PM
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i put the elbow on my pickup and 20 is max for me normal driving towing i can push it up 28 and thats with stock fueling im thinking of plugging my wastegate hose just to see if i get any difference
 
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Old Jan 16, 2011 | 10:52 AM
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So it shud boost more with my SDX 100's once i install them that is
 
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Old Jan 16, 2011 | 11:00 AM
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Correct, boost is directly related to fuel. The difference between stock and my 65's was 7psi more boost.
 
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