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boost pressure drops

Posted: Fri Mar 11, 2005 5:32 am
by Flip_x
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

Posted: Fri Mar 11, 2005 6:28 am
by 91White-T
Stock boost control?

Posted: Fri Mar 11, 2005 7:07 am
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.

Posted: Fri Mar 11, 2005 9:37 am
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..