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Old Jun 1, 2016 | 07:35 PM
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99 24 valve smarty all the way up afe wastegate still can't get more than 22 lbs any ideas ?
 
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Old Jun 6, 2016 | 01:16 PM
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have you done a boost leak test im having the same problem. have talked with another guy a few hrs from me with the same problem. he had edge staked with smarty. i was going to try the smarty to see if it would fix my problem.
 
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Old Jun 6, 2016 | 03:44 PM
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it was a boost leak built a tester apparently when the previous owner did the fass he didn't put the bolts back in the intake where the filter housing was put bolts in gained 7lbs but still leaking gonna to new gasket tonight
 
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Old Jun 6, 2016 | 06:06 PM
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thats some good news
 
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Old Jun 8, 2016 | 04:28 AM
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You can get a gasket kit from the parts store for about $14-20. It includes the grid heater and plenum gaskets.
 
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