boosted b16 help

[vtech4life]

i have a boosted b16 around 6800rpm my boost drops a 1psi is that from the wastgate or boost controler. the wastgate is tial 38.. plz help

 

[charlie brown]

your boost drops to 1psi, or you have a 1pound loss total at 6800 rpms?

 

[civhatch92]

Wastegate may not be hooked up properly... you need to have pressure applied to keep the valve closed.

 

[Shiznit]

it could be a number of things, we need a list of the parts that your turbo kit consists of.

 

[umair]

start with the simplest thing first. pressure test the system and go from their.

 

[vtech4life]

ebay intercooler, ebay manifold, tial wastegate turbonetics turbo, ebay boost controler

 

[civhatch92]

Too much ebay.

 

[civic92si]

you might want to check the vaccum hose and also make sure everything is bolt up right.

 

[civicmand16y7]

could he have boost lick some where????? im not sure i was just throwing that out there as a posiblety

 

[umair]

could he have boost lick some where????? im not sure i was just throwing that out there as a posiblety

yea he might have a boost lick,lol.

 

[Shiznit]

definitely start with a boost leak since its the simplest problem to fix. also might want to check out your boost controller. the other ebay parts you mentioned wouldnt cause that kind of a problem

 

[2NRSTV]

Wait, you never clarified if it drops to 1psi or it drops 1psi in pressure. What is your boost controller set to and what is the psi your gauge is reading? What size is your turbo? Is it a new setup or have you had this on for a while?

Check the springs in your boost controller and wastegate. Also check for ballooning on your couplers.
Also, it could just be boost taper.

 

[ThatSIguy]

Check for boost leaks and vaccum leaks. If you dont have a boost leak tester you can use soap/ water. also check the spark, make sure your plugs/ wires arent causing a misfire.

 

[Autoworks]

Too much ebay.

lol

Wait, you never clarified if it drops to 1psi or it drops 1psi in pressure. .

^ same q I was wondering.

 

[vtech4life]

im running 11psi then it drops to 9.5.. my boost controler is on 4 clicks

 

[got traction]

im running 11psi then it drops to 9.5.. my boost controler is on 4 clicks

You need to post your set up. You also need to keep in mind that manual boost controllers settings change with atmospheric conditions.