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Old 06-08-2006, 06:28 AM
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I'm building only 2-3lbs in first gear then 5-6lbs in 2nd and 8-9 in 3rd and 4th/5th gears. What could be the problem. Set up is d16z6 with internally gated gt28r with turbosmart MBC. thanks......
Old 06-08-2006, 08:45 AM
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No problems, it's totally normal.

EDIT: After thinking about it some more, the others are right. There may be a leak somewhere. Little boost in 1st is normal, but 2nd and above you should be getting more boost than that.


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Old 06-08-2006, 08:53 AM
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that seems a bit weird. possibly a leak somewhere?? or mbc is messed up. take off the mbc and see what happens
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Default Re: low boost in first gear (boostedej1)

i think its normal not enough load on the engine for 1st gear at least, as for second i get 15psi in my z6 from a t3/t04e 57 trim so iam pretty sure a gt28rs should get full spool in second lol
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1st gear is real short anyway and there's no time for it to build up a lot boost.

And you don't really want full boost in 1st anyway since all you'll do is spin (unless you have DR's).
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Found the problem . THe wastegate was stuck open a bit causing me to only make boost when the engine was under heavy load. Tightened the actuator arm and now I hit 9 lbs in second gear.
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