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Only hitting 9psi after installing boost guage

Old 04-09-2007, 10:40 PM
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Question Only hitting 9psi after installing boost guage

Not sure where I should put this but...

I recently installed the STRI boost gauge on to my car which is tapped at the BPV vacuum line. Before installing it, I checked with my Cobb AP ver 2 and I was hitting about 15-16psi with a stage 2 ACN map. Anyhow I the check vacuum hose and T fitting for leaks but there is none that I can hear or feel. I am only hitting 8-9psi on the STRI boost gauge and the COBB realtime data. I have resetted the ECU and reflashed to stock to no avail. Any suggestions on a fix would be great.

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BTW... I have Cobb stage 2 map, Helix UP, Helix JDM Down, Gram Lights Exhaust and Greddy Sandwich adaptor with oil temp and pressure sensors that are working properly if that matters.

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Sounds like you have a boost leak somewhere
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Yea, I just dont know where it could be. The BPV vacuum line is the only line I touched.
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Duct tape the connections.
No seriously, jk.

What hoses did you use? Nylon or rubber? Fat or skinny hoses? My autometer came with a small clear tube hose and I boost 13.5 stock.

Check your hoses again and again or just buy new hoses, there may be a leak somewhere between your connection and your boost gauge, doesn't have to be at the connection.
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Please close this thread. I replaced the T fitting after noticing one of the ends was clogged. Everything works fine now.

Thank you everyone for your sugegstions. =)
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