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boosting problems

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micromarc
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203
05-07-2017, 09:26 AM
#1
fitted a boost gauge the other day, its showing that the car aint making any positive boostConfusedhock:

just changed the belt for a slightly smaller one in case that was slipping,no change
checked round all all the silicone hoses no obvious leaks.

the chargers definatley creating plenty pressure but dont know where its goin!!!!!!?
micromarc
05-07-2017, 09:26 AM #1

fitted a boost gauge the other day, its showing that the car aint making any positive boostConfusedhock:

just changed the belt for a slightly smaller one in case that was slipping,no change
checked round all all the silicone hoses no obvious leaks.

the chargers definatley creating plenty pressure but dont know where its goin!!!!!!?

Dark Samurai
Posting Freak
4,957
05-07-2017, 09:31 AM
#2
Where did you tee into the silicone pipes to fit boost sensor mate?
Most people put it on the intake side, when fitting supercharger.

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Dark Samurai
05-07-2017, 09:31 AM #2

Where did you tee into the silicone pipes to fit boost sensor mate?
Most people put it on the intake side, when fitting supercharger.


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FirebirdPhil
Posting Freak
7,101
05-07-2017, 09:38 AM
#3
Rabsters next to me and said it should be taken from the vac hose on the throttle body. There is a picture in his gallery

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FirebirdPhil
05-07-2017, 09:38 AM #3

Rabsters next to me and said it should be taken from the vac hose on the throttle body. There is a picture in his gallery


"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"

micromarc
Member
203
05-07-2017, 10:31 AM
#4
i t'd in to the vac line for the dump valve, which i t'd from the vac hose at the throttle body the one closest to the left
micromarc
05-07-2017, 10:31 AM #4

i t'd in to the vac line for the dump valve, which i t'd from the vac hose at the throttle body the one closest to the left

Bandit
Posting Freak
6,464
05-07-2017, 10:31 AM
#5
Here's where mine T's into mate..

[Image: boostgaugefittinglex2.jpg]

[Image: boostgaugefittinglex1.jpg]

Sounds like you've done the same as me mate, so not sure??

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Bandit
05-07-2017, 10:31 AM #5

Here's where mine T's into mate..

[Image: boostgaugefittinglex2.jpg]

[Image: boostgaugefittinglex1.jpg]

Sounds like you've done the same as me mate, so not sure??


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micromarc
Member
203
05-07-2017, 10:49 AM
#6
yeah just been out and checked cant see anything differentSad i m hoping its in the gauge thats not working properly
micromarc
05-07-2017, 10:49 AM #6

yeah just been out and checked cant see anything differentSad i m hoping its in the gauge thats not working properly

Sparkystav
Administrator
14,683
05-07-2017, 10:58 AM
#7
Can you get us any pics of yours mate?

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Sparkystav
05-07-2017, 10:58 AM #7

Can you get us any pics of yours mate?


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micromarc
Member
203
05-07-2017, 11:02 AM
#8
of where i ve t'd in or the whole set up?
micromarc
05-07-2017, 11:02 AM #8

of where i ve t'd in or the whole set up?

FirebirdPhil
Posting Freak
7,101
05-07-2017, 11:31 AM
#9
Silly question but dies the gauge read low enough?

"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"
FirebirdPhil
05-07-2017, 11:31 AM #9

Silly question but dies the gauge read low enough?


"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"

micromarc
Member
203
05-07-2017, 11:38 AM
#10
yeah the gauge is in psi and goes in incriments of 2 so i should be expecting to see it at the second ie 4psi
micromarc
05-07-2017, 11:38 AM #10

yeah the gauge is in psi and goes in incriments of 2 so i should be expecting to see it at the second ie 4psi

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