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Dec 20, 2013 | 04:41 AM

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boost gauge readings

So at idle my vac is at -18, which I find normal. But when driving and I let off the pedal it drops to -22 inHG. This is only sometimes. Is this normal because I thought it should be at -20. Vacuum leak maybe?

Dec 20, 2013 | 04:49 AM

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If you had a vacuum leak you wouldnt have more vacuum. Unless you were trying to say it the other way around

Dec 20, 2013 | 04:52 AM

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When I'm sitting at idle be it parked or at a light mine always reads -20....

Then again I am using the stock gauge no rpd yet

Dec 20, 2013 | 07:25 AM

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-18 at idle is good.

it will always drop lower when in the higher RPMS and you close the throttle.

Since vaccum is read in the negative, if you had a leak it would be a higher value (aka closer to 0)

Dec 20, 2013 | 08:15 AM

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Ya when u let off the gas it would fall to -20 somewhere, ur engine goes from being in a close to boost state to going into a more vacuum state when u release the gas. It's normal.

Dec 20, 2013 | 08:17 AM

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Ok thanks guys. Btw I just got a p013e code. Wtf

Dec 20, 2013 | 08:28 AM

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Forget that code.
Tune it off.

Dec 20, 2013 | 08:40 AM

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Forget that code.
Tune it off.

Im about to buy hp tuners. Which one do I buy? Suite or pro? I am tuned already but done by the previous owner. Its not trifecta because I already contacted Vince. Just ready to mod more and get a fresh tune.

Dec 20, 2013 | 08:42 AM

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LNF have a wideband built in so you would only need the standard. You can get it from ZZP for 499 shipped. That is like the going price everywhere so mays well buy from a cobalt supporter.

Dec 20, 2013 | 08:45 AM

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LNF have a wideband built in so you would only need the standard. You can get it from ZZP for 499 shipped. That is like the going price everywhere so mays well buy from a cobalt supporter.

Ok and I'm in NJ but I want a remote tune. Anybody you recommend in my area?

Dec 20, 2013 | 09:04 AM

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Read this:

Tips on Reading Gauges: Vacuum Gauges

Dec 20, 2013 | 09:16 AM

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for an LSJ this is normal, not sure about an LNF

Dec 20, 2013 | 09:20 AM

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Ok and I'm in NJ but I want a remote tune. Anybody you recommend in my area?

If you want a remote tune why does it matter if they are in your area?

Dec 20, 2013 | 09:23 AM

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If you want a remote tune why does it matter if they are in your area?

he is a newb, im not too sure he really understands the entire process.

but since your in NJ Tuned08, wait til spring when the weather is warmer.

Dec 20, 2013 | 09:25 AM

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he is a newb, im not too sure he really understands the entire process.

but since your in NJ Tuned08, wait til spring when the weather is warmer.

I understand the process but at the same time would still like it to be kind of local

Dec 20, 2013 | 09:29 AM

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there is a guy up in CT that I know of.

Dec 20, 2013 | 11:04 AM

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there is a guy up in CT that I know of.

09cobaltss1?

Dec 20, 2013 | 11:05 AM

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09cobaltss1?

thats who i usually suggest... im in LI and have HPT if you need to use it .... its closer than driving up to CT

Dec 20, 2013 | 11:40 PM

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thats who i usually suggest... im in LI and have HPT if you need to use it .... its closer than driving up to CT

Thanks I will keep that in mind but wouldn't it be better for me to buy my own if I plan on continuous mods and tune updates?

Dec 23, 2013 | 12:55 PM

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why do that if you're only going to consider a local tuner?

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