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Old May 25, 2015 | 11:14 PM
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Boost problem

I have a 2006 cobalt ss sc and I'm having a boost issue. I replaced fuel filter and plugs . I'm only pushing 9-10 lbs wot. The car feels sluggish wot until I reach around 4k rpm. Can you guys help figure it out . Thank
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Old May 26, 2015 | 12:33 AM
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any codes and what mileage?
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Old May 26, 2015 | 09:34 PM
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any codes and what mileage?
Nope no codes and 120000 miles thanks for the replay
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Old May 26, 2015 | 10:00 PM
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you replaced the plugs and fuel filter after you realized the boost was a little lower than normal or it started happening after you did plugs and filter?
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Old May 26, 2015 | 10:38 PM
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Before , thats why I thougth it needed to be replaced. Any ideas ?
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Old May 26, 2015 | 10:39 PM
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Not trying to sound like a dick, but you used the correct heat range plug and gapped them correctly?
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Old May 26, 2015 | 10:49 PM
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Not trying to sound like a dick, but you used the correct heat range plug and gapped them correctly?
It's all good man but yes and I gapped them at .35
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Old May 26, 2015 | 10:57 PM
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Make sure you don't have a plugged air filter or a leak at the IM gasket or the blower to IM
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Old May 26, 2015 | 11:05 PM
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Good stuff Thanks , I just replaced cai .is there any sort of leak test I can perform
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Old May 27, 2015 | 05:11 AM
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Make sure you don't have a plugged air filter or a leak at the IM gasket or the blower to IM
this^^^. Make sure the air filter is in the correct way also.
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Old May 27, 2015 | 06:41 AM
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What CAI did you install?
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