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Old Apr 22, 2011 | 11:35 PM
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so my boost seems low even on my extreme tune on my edge evo and the most ive seen is 17psi on the evo screen i know it reads off the maf sensor but it should be close right? and i do have the gr38.
 
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Old Apr 23, 2011 | 09:59 AM
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17 psi is very low... I would check your up pipes, check the wastegate to make sure its not loose. Check for boost leaks...

You have a 38R on there now? You should be seeing about 22-27psi on your stock or tow settings.
 
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Old Apr 23, 2011 | 10:34 AM
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Ya it's on there now and this is a dumb question but wheres my waste gate? Lol
The rest I know and is there a way to pressure up the system to check the boots?
 
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Old Apr 23, 2011 | 10:42 AM
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Yes, You can pressurize the system. Compressed air and something like this...http://www.dieselsite.com/index.asp?...ROD&ProdID=607

Wastegate is shown in the picture...
 
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Old Apr 23, 2011 | 10:24 PM
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It's there another way to test for boost leaks maybe a getto at home way?
 
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Old Apr 23, 2011 | 10:43 PM
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You can build that pressure tester for cheaper...
 
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Old Apr 23, 2011 | 10:57 PM
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how? i work at home depot so im guessing i can get most while im at work tm
 
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Old Apr 23, 2011 | 11:05 PM
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Some PVC, PVC cap, a valve stem and some PVC glue... That would attach to the intake or straight onto the turbo and pressurize the system... If you don't hear the leaks, spray some soapy water on to it and you will see them.
 
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Old Apr 23, 2011 | 11:22 PM
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what size pvc? 4in?
 
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Old Apr 23, 2011 | 11:24 PM
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Is your intake 4"?
 
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