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Old Mar 19, 2014 | 12:01 AM
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Default [HELP]turbo wont boost?

hey guys i just installed a turbo kit on my h23a engine but im having an issue with it not boosting when i give it alot of acceleration the boost gauge sits on 0 and the car has no power.what could cause this? leaks?
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Old Mar 19, 2014 | 07:22 AM
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Default Re: [HELP]turbo wont boost?

Turbo not spooling, or massive leak(s).

What is the make and model of the turbo?
Was it a new one?
Where did you get it? 94
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Old Mar 20, 2014 | 02:38 AM
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Default Re: [HELP]turbo wont boost?

i brought a brand new garrett TO4E turbo,does the size of the exhaust make a difference im only running a standard exhaust at the moment.
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Old Mar 20, 2014 | 03:02 AM
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Default Re: [HELP]turbo wont boost?

Possibly? What size downpipe? I mean, if you are trying to spool that turbo out 1.25" exhaust, that could be your issue.
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Old Mar 20, 2014 | 03:16 AM
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Default Re: [HELP]turbo wont boost?

its about 1.5 at the moment but will be getting a 3 inch
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