help! Losing power @ 20psi
#1
help! Losing power @ 20psi
Hi Guys,
I just recently installed a boost gauge on the car and followed instructions to splice the tubing to the FPR for the vacuum feed. Now when I push my car and it hits 20psi it starts to studder and I lose boost.
I checked all the hoses and zip tied them...I also checked the hose running to the gauge with a vacuum pump no leaks... When I ran the car without the hose to the gauge the symptoms are not there...what the heck is going on here?!
Any help would be great, THX!
-Randy
I just recently installed a boost gauge on the car and followed instructions to splice the tubing to the FPR for the vacuum feed. Now when I push my car and it hits 20psi it starts to studder and I lose boost.
I checked all the hoses and zip tied them...I also checked the hose running to the gauge with a vacuum pump no leaks... When I ran the car without the hose to the gauge the symptoms are not there...what the heck is going on here?!
Any help would be great, THX!
-Randy
#2
Did the tee included with the boost gauge have a restrictor in it? Some do, to stop the gauge from buzzing. Possible that you installed it in a way thats reducing vacuum to the FPR rather than the gauge.
Even if its not restricted, I'd focus my attention around the line to the FPR, sounds like its not getting the vac signal it should be.
Even if its not restricted, I'd focus my attention around the line to the FPR, sounds like its not getting the vac signal it should be.
#5
I put silicon on the shaft of the FPR valve and double zip tied it, I also swaped the 3bar with a 4bar FPR. Same symptoms occur at 20psi....I remmber I cleaned my K&N air filter with the K&N cleaning kit the same day I installed the boost gauge...maybe the MAF sensor is dirty from excess oil from the airfilter??
I have attached a picture of splice, its just a T adapter with silicon hosing. There were no restrictors, is that something I should get maybe?
I have attached a picture of splice, its just a T adapter with silicon hosing. There were no restrictors, is that something I should get maybe?
Last edited by azncandyman; 12-22-2008 at 12:51 PM.
#7
I have chip, ttda, and exhaust. Does that make the 4bar useless still?
I will try to tap the DV later tonight...would getting one of these help? http://www.boostcontroller.com/index.php?item=161
I will try to tap the DV later tonight...would getting one of these help? http://www.boostcontroller.com/index.php?item=161
#8
Yes, you have more than enough fuel with the stock fpr, upping it will only make you run rich losing performance and killing mpg.
The T is for if your gauge buzzes when your psi is maxed out. The T that came with your gauge should have a restrictor on it already
The T is for if your gauge buzzes when your psi is maxed out. The T that came with your gauge should have a restrictor on it already