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Old Jun 15, 2014 | 08:17 PM
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I searched hopefully didn't miss it but how does one turn up boost on procharger? And does it require immediate tune? I'm at 5psi except 5 and 6th gear which only seems to get 3psi.
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One of them days meant to post in FI section!!
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what size pulley do you have on it?... do you have a 4" inlet or a restrictor plate in the inlet?... did you get the tune/fuel issue sorted out?... I wouldn't suggest adding more boost until the car is running right... you will definitely need a retune to account for the added incoming air but you can safely drive around on the current tune until you're able to get the retune done... if you're tuned for 5psi just make sure you don't go over 5psi and you will be ok
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Originally Posted by neutron82
what size pulley do you have on it?... do you have a 4" inlet or a restrictor plate in the inlet?... did you get the tune/fuel issue sorted out?... I wouldn't suggest adding more boost until the car is running right... you will definitely need a retune to account for the added incoming air but you can safely drive around on the current tune until you're able to get the retune done... if you're tuned for 5psi just make sure you don't go over 5psi and you will be ok
Have to check on all that. I think I do have the fuel sorted but will no more Tuesday. Gauge is not working right . Buddy said pressure tested good. Going to call a guy that tunes to make an appointment because it needs a retune anyway!
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Original owner said it was a very conservative tune.
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Originally Posted by joewom
Original owner said it was a very conservative tune.
no offense but hearing all the problems you've had with the car so far I wouldn't put too much stock in what the previous owner told you
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Originally Posted by neutron82
no offense but hearing all the problems you've had with the car so far I wouldn't put too much stock in what the previous owner told you
You have a point. But that's main reason tune is on too my list!
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