Ford Powerstroke 99-03 7.3L Discussion of 99-03 7.3 Liter Ford Powerstroke Turbo Diesels

7.3 low boost numbers

Old Oct 31, 2010 | 07:05 PM
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Default 7.3 low boost numbers

a buddy of mine has a 02 f-350 crew cab he just installed DI headers and up pipe kit still only gets 10-13 psi of boost he runs a superchips programmer he should be 20-23 psi of boost if anyone can help with this please feel free to post thanks.
 
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Old Nov 1, 2010 | 12:08 AM
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Sounds like maybe a hole in a boot, loose clamp. Where is the sensor installed at in the system?
 
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Old Nov 1, 2010 | 12:14 AM
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headers and or up pipes are leaking


is it getting hot also ?
 
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Old Nov 1, 2010 | 12:35 AM
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how much throttle is he givin it. headers hold more air volume meaning it'd be harder to build the pressure
 
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Old Nov 1, 2010 | 07:04 PM
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psi was at WOT not sure on temps but found that it has a blowen IC boot after plugging wastegate
 
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Old Nov 2, 2010 | 01:35 AM
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Your welcome!
 
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Old Nov 2, 2010 | 09:51 PM
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yeah thanks guys for the input greatly appriciated got him back up and going this site rocks
 
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Old Nov 11, 2010 | 07:59 PM
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thats good!
 
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