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Mar 24, 2014 | 11:17 PM

dro-balt ss

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not boosting at set psi

noticed recently i with trifecta off i can only get to like 12 psi but it holds at 12 and trifecta on should be 23 psi it only gets to 20 anyone know the fix?

Mar 24, 2014 | 11:25 PM

andrewcarr1993

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Boost gauge is definitely working?

Mar 24, 2014 | 11:29 PM

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ya i know what my turbo sounds like when its peaking correctly and deffinately power reduced

Mar 25, 2014 | 05:33 PM

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Mar 27, 2014 | 06:30 PM

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Check for boost leaks first, check sensors, solenoids, any cel? If you are running that bov with out a tune might not help either...

Mar 27, 2014 | 08:19 PM

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Did you install that bov you were referring to in another thread or are you still on the stock bpv?

Mar 27, 2014 | 10:11 PM

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this was before i even purchased the nov, it happens sometimes and then other times itl run fine, no cels. i didn't think it was a boost leak because theres no play in the gauge it stays pinned at 12 or 20

Mar 27, 2014 | 10:18 PM

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If there is a leak it will not achieve maximum boost, you need to boost leak test the car.

Mar 27, 2014 | 10:45 PM

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probably my sri to my turbo inlet i was ****** around with it to get to my motor mount. got my intercooler and charge pipe going in soon so i can live with it if its not the turbo inlet