15-17 lbs sustained boost under WOT a little low w/ a k04?
07-29-2006, 02:29 PM
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15-17 lbs sustained boost under WOT a little low w/ a k04?
I just installed my boost gauge and when I get on the throttle it gets up to about 17psi tops? Is that normal? Its about 85-90 here in NJ. I was just wondering maybe I have a boost leak or something?
What should the gauge read when I turn my car on? Mine reads about 19 HG. That sound right?
What should the gauge read when I turn my car on? Mine reads about 19 HG. That sound right?
07-29-2006, 02:33 PM
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depending on the software file, it doesn't sound that bad
what year is your car? Can you log requested boost? Your vac sounds too low. I think most of us see 22 with no AC on.
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07-29-2006, 04:45 PM
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I used to see about 17-18 psi max in 3rd or 4th gear in the summer. Sounds fairly normal to me. I
know some see more, but there are many who see the same range as you are. I think it has more to do with the waste gate setting from the factory than anything. You could contact AWE and ask, but I'll bet you anything they'll tell you that's good.
You may have a small leak as well. I did. Mine used to whistle above 8-10 psi. Your vacuum is a little low. Mine was around 18-19 in/hg with my small leak. When I swapped to the T-28 I was at 21-23 in/hg.
You may have a small leak as well. I did. Mine used to whistle above 8-10 psi. Your vacuum is a little low. Mine was around 18-19 in/hg with my small leak. When I swapped to the T-28 I was at 21-23 in/hg.