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Topic subjectCan't get more than 5 lbs of boost
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18119, Can't get more than 5 lbs of boost
Posted by mitsudsr, Mar-20-02 09:13 AM
Not sure what is wrong but I can't get more than 5 lbs. of boost. I have a HRC stage II and have the waste gate actuator pretty damn tight. Could it be a leak from were the TB connects to the upper piping. It does not fit snug metal to metal but the fittings are tight. I called HRC and they said to tighten up the waste gate actuator to get more boost, did that no change in feeling or boost guage. I need help fast some guy with a civic gsr motor swap is talking mad sh!t. I Need to teach him a lesson, respect DSM.
Thanks,
Patrick
18120, RE: Can't get more than 5 lbs of boost
Posted by pn0ymahal, Mar-20-02 10:08 AM
well my car is always up for a race =)
check the part # on the actulator and compare with hrc... they could have sent you only the 5psi actulator... that is what i got and just use a boost controller... hehe

Michael 99gs
Boost It!
Mods:
no time to put in yet: s-fmu,injectors, and crane ignition.
Hrc Stage 2
Greddy Type S Bov
VC-2
Road Race Catch Can
Greddy Profec B & Switch
Apexi WS Catback
Super Afc
Autometer Boost,
Egt
Air/Fuel Light & Digital
Tokico Adjust Struts
Eibach Pro Kit Springs
Front & Rear Upper Bar
CarCraft Interior
Sound System= Bring it On
18121, RE: Can't get more than 5 lbs of boost
Posted by eclipsekaiser, Mar-20-02 11:43 AM
I think they accidently sent you the wrong wastegate.
18122, RE: Can't get more than 5 lbs of boost
Posted by mitsudsr, Mar-20-02 12:16 PM
the actautor looks different. the fitting where the hose goes on is on a diffrent angle than the stageI actuator. I just came back from a drive and i noticed the boost spiked up to 7lbs. then instantly fell down to 5lbs. so I think the waste gate is correct.
Thanks,
Patrick
18123, RE: Can't get more than 5 lbs of boost
Posted by pn0ymahal, Mar-20-02 01:06 PM
check your vacuum lines make sure they are not bad or loose... just make sure the actulator is correct if you still got probs...it dont hurt

Michael 99gs
Boost It!
Mods:
no time to put in yet: s-fmu,injectors, and crane ignition.
Hrc Stage 2
Greddy Type S Bov
VC-2
Road Race Catch Can
Greddy Profec B & Switch
Apexi WS Catback
Super Afc
Autometer Boost,
Egt
Air/Fuel Light & Digital
Tokico Adjust Struts
Eibach Pro Kit Springs
Front & Rear Upper Bar
CarCraft Interior
Sound System= Bring it On
18124, RE: Can't get more than 5 lbs of boost
Posted by mitsudsr, Mar-20-02 11:55 PM
thanks guys I will loo at the part number today and call Hahn. I will also check those vacume lines.