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Boost spike with new downpipe?

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Old Jan 29, 2005 | 07:28 PM
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Boost spike with new downpipe?

I just installed at B&B downpipe w/ cat and while road testing it, my boost gauge was reading a little higher than normal. Is that normal? Any ideas would be helpful. Thanks
Old Jan 29, 2005 | 11:54 PM
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If you're running stock engine management, its normal to see minor boost spikes after you modify the exhaust... especially the downpipe.


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Old Jan 30, 2005 | 04:44 AM
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I've had a reflash done before and i will do another one for this too.
Old Jan 30, 2005 | 07:00 AM
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Try just reseting the ECU and see what happens.If not releasing some of the tension on the wategate arm(1/2 turn out) might help.
Old Jan 30, 2005 | 07:43 AM
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Porting the wastegate is the way to go.
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Originally Posted by WRX2ndregime
Search is your freind.

Porting the wastegate is the way to go.
No need to port the wastegate on a stock WRX turbo... boost is plenty controllable with a propper tune.

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Old Jan 30, 2005 | 07:00 PM
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Resetting the ECU seems to have done the trick. Thanks for those who responded with actual suggestions.



PS. please don't post ***** with search ideas. I did look on search and found nothing that fits my exact problem. Thanks

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Old Jan 30, 2005 | 07:08 PM
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Yeah your ecu will figure it out.
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