boost pressure drops

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Flip_x
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boost pressure drops

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Hey all when i get going my boost goes to 1 bar then it drops to about .7 am i loosing boost? or is my guage wack. i think its losing boost but when im in 5th gear and just stay constent it doesnt drop. so its kinda weird any help will be great. thanks
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Stock boost control?
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Post by J-MoNeY »

Boost taper. The higher you get on the RPMs on your stock turbo, the more it will drop. Most turbo cars have this issue. To correct it, either get a bigger turbo, a EBC (not really going to help), get a 3in exhaust. That will help a little bit. Just get used to it for now though.
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Post by Flip_x »

but its never done it before. kinda weird tho. the exhaust is 2.5 in.

so whats a good range to keep my boost at?

oh its a mbc..
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