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Old 03-29-2006, 01:22 PM
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Default Why is boost falling off?

See my signature for my setup.

I hit full boost well before 3000 rpm but it falls off around 5000 rpm and by the time I hit redline in second gear it's only at 5psi.

Is this b/c of my NA Stage 2 ZEX cam or do I have a boost leak?

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Old 03-29-2006, 01:33 PM
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Default Re: Why is boost falling off? (DSeriesBKilla)

i would lean towards boost leak.
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Default Re: Why is boost falling off? (boostedcivicsir)

It doesn't keep falling off when it reaches 5psi though?

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Default Re: Why is boost falling off? (DSeriesBKilla)

yeah but a mild leak may only bleed off 2 psi. if the turbo is constantly spooling 7, a small leak may not bleed off everything. a supra we built would only hold 18, we were trying for 25. it was a tear a big tear in one of the boost couplings. go over everything.


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Default Re: Why is boost falling off? (boostedcivicsir)

Thanks buddy...

Anyone else?!!?!?!?
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Default Re: Why is boost falling off? (DSeriesBKilla)

Do you have an adjustable cam gear? What are the specs on the cam?
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Yes I have an adjustable cam gear and it's ZEX's street/strip cam.
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