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I've had my 2002 WRX Wagon for about 7500 miles now. On the stock boost gauge, I never get more than .075 bar of boost, and that's fully loaded, 4 people, skis and stuff going up I-70 in 4th gear at WOT. As far as I know, I should be getting close to .095/1 bar of boost?...
Is this because of the altitude here in Colorado, or should I get my boost gauge checked? I remember reading somewhere that someone had to remove a restrictor plate from the line to the guage, but that doesn't seem right.
Subetek - if you've got any insight, please feel free to share!
Well, from what I understand, WRX's run about 11-12psi stock, which translates into roughly .75bar of boost. 1 bar is roughly 15 pounds of boost, which is above stock levels. But I don't have a WRX, so I could be misinformed.
True, but most digital boost controllers independently read and display boost at any point you set them in your vacuum line. This means it has 2 benefits in your situation.
a. Tests accuracy of your existing boost gauge
b. Allows full adustment of boost to whatever suits your pleasure. (GETS THE PARTY STARTED!!)'
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Also when you are going out I70 the altitude is even higher, so it freaky that thats when you get you highest boost I get my lowest there. In Breck I get about 11 psi max, with max in Longmont being about 14. I have an autometer guage.
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