Boost and Intercooler?

alundra · #1 26-03-2007, 12:25

What spark plugs do you have?
What timing do you set?

JackieFan · #2 26-03-2007, 12:28

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Originally Posted by alundra

What spark plugs do you have?
What timing do you set?

We haven't changed either.

30psi · #3 26-03-2007, 13:21

Pressure drops are common across intercoolers, due to resistance in the intercooler and pipe work.

JackieFan · #4 26-03-2007, 13:34

I see, that makes sense, Is 2psi a lot to drop or not?

This kinda leads me on to my next question which is where should I be reading my bosst pressure from? I just tapped a new guage into the the pipe that the Factory fitted boost guage ran from, but If I'm lossing pressure through the IC then should I read it from the turbo side to make sure I don't over work that?

30psi · #5 26-03-2007, 13:39

The actuator should be fed off of the compressor housing of the turbo.

Its probably an average drop for the cheaper type of IC's, but remember that its only a T2 trying to push the air through.

JackieFan · #6 26-03-2007, 13:45

The actuator is fed from the compressor housing but is that where I should also read the boost from?

30psi · #7 26-03-2007, 13:51

I see what you mean now...

I think it would make more sense to read it at the inlet manifold. That way you can monitor leaks etc.

Wouldn't turn it past 12psi though...