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VLT not boosting right???

Started by kims88VLT · 29 Aug 2012 · 3 replies

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kims88VLTArchived member
Hey guys, I've just gotten my vlt registered and it just doesnt feel like I think it should if that makes sense. To give you a run down on everything that's going on under the hood... Standard vlt runners and plenum Standard vlt manifold T4 turbonetics turbo (not sure what model) Turbonetics external gate ( not sure what psi spring) Standard vlt injectors, Standard dump into hi flow cat and 3 inch exhaust Basically a standard vlt setup. Now problem is, boost gauge says I'm running 9 pound, but it just doesn't feel like it hits hard, if that makes sense to anyone. Car goes quick and smooth but just doesn't seem to have that turbo throw you back into your set thing going on at all. Is this fairly normal or am I missing something? Oh forgot to mention its a manual, running standard 3tm ecu. Yet to upgrade fuel pump to 044. Any help would be great, even someone to come take a cruise with me and see what they think. I'm stumped. Cheers guys. ---------- Post added 29-08-12 at 21:27 ---------- Forgot to mention, plenum still has stabdard over boot valve in it. Will this affect anything other than not being able to boost over 10psi ish?
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Stu165Archived member
Is it running the knock sensor? Timing?
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kims88VLTArchived member
Timing has been retarted, think about 15 degrees. Knock sensor I'm not sure. May sound stupid but how would I know either way?
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rb25vlt8Archived member
Pretty sure the stock Ova boost valve is set to 5psi try blanking it off thats what most ppl Do
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