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mini-me wont build boost

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Old Aug 22, 2011 | 08:45 AM
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so i just got done installing all my gauges and greddy turbo kit on my 95 d15b7/d16z6 and it pulls 20psi vacuum no prob but give it throttle and no boost just slowly comes up to 0, checked couplers for leaks, nothing, possibly a faulty gauge?
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Old Aug 22, 2011 | 08:49 AM
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Doubtful. Sounds like you've got a leak somewhere. Is this chipped and tuned? More info on the setup would help.
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Old Aug 22, 2011 | 08:50 AM
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You might get more help in the forced induction section
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Old Aug 22, 2011 | 08:54 AM
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are you doing this in neutral?
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Old Aug 22, 2011 | 08:57 AM
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are you doing this in neutral?
That would do it. The engine has to be under load to build boost.
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Old Aug 22, 2011 | 09:38 AM
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nope took it down the road, setup is greddy tdoh4, chipped yes full tune not yet
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Old Aug 22, 2011 | 09:41 AM
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Well you should be able to TELL if you're in boost and not rely on a gauge to tell you. Right now I'm still leaning toward a coupler or even the intercooler having an issue.
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