How do I read the Boost guage???
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How do I read the Boost guage???
I just got a 04 WRX Wagon with the performance package and am new to the Turbo world. Is there a like of something that can help me understand what the guage is actually reading? Yea it reads boost but can I get some liturature that elaborates.
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I don't know if this is what you're asking, but:
lbs of boost = mPa * 145.0376
For example, .10 mPa * 145.0376 = ~14.5 lbs of boost.
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lbs of boost = mPa * 145.0376
For example, .10 mPa * 145.0376 = ~14.5 lbs of boost.
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"…axles of evil…" - george w. bush
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Boost seems a bit high. Is it a TurboXS unichip that's in your car? How many miles on the car and how long has it been running that boost?
Factory electronics limit boost to 17psi, so the only way you could get more than 17psi is if the Unichip is altering the signals. It may be OK if the unichip is tuned to work at that boost level. I think the stock turbo would not be running too efficiently.
Another important thing is to see if the ehxaust is stock or modded. Having a large catless downpipe would help reduce some of the thermal loading by reducing post-turbo back pressure.
Anyway, the short answer is: I dont know if it is safe to run 17.4 psi boost on you car. It all depends on the tuning and other mods.
Anyone else?
Factory electronics limit boost to 17psi, so the only way you could get more than 17psi is if the Unichip is altering the signals. It may be OK if the unichip is tuned to work at that boost level. I think the stock turbo would not be running too efficiently.
Another important thing is to see if the ehxaust is stock or modded. Having a large catless downpipe would help reduce some of the thermal loading by reducing post-turbo back pressure.
Anyway, the short answer is: I dont know if it is safe to run 17.4 psi boost on you car. It all depends on the tuning and other mods.
Anyone else?
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well it does have the unichip turboxs and the exhaust looks shock but i dont no if the cats have been gutted. I got the car three weeks ago from a dealer it has 45000 on it so i think it has been like that for a while . It also looks like it had a bigger intercooler and a bigger turbo the one that is on it now looks new. but iam going to turn the boost down a little just to be safe .
thank alot.
thank alot.
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If it looks like it had a bigger turbo and IC, then the Unichip is likely tuned for those. My advice to you is to turn the boost down to stock level (14.5-15psi) and get some more info about the TXS parts that are still on it.