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Old 09-26-2006, 04:11 AM
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i install the boost gauge, and i hooked it up to the waste gate hose. but when i am boosting my car it say that im only boosting 5psi is that right. i got the greddy turbo kit, and i thought that it was suppose to push 8.5 psi.
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Old 09-26-2006, 08:46 AM
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You're not supposed to tap into the wastegate line for boost readings. You need to either drill and tap your throttle body, or T into the vacuum line running out of your throttle body. It'll be accurate once you do that.
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Even so... if his WG is set with a 8.5 PSI spring... he should still hit 8.5 (Or near) on the line running too the WG before it opens...
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http://shopping.lightningmotorsports...?productid=138
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Originally Posted by zer0
http://shopping.lightningmotorsports.com/customer/product.php?productid=138
Yeah the VAC manifolds are my favorite, easy install option for turbo apps. They are your one stop, easy source for vac source.
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