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08-20-2006, 04:32 PM

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"I have a gaping *******"

Wow, I don't think I'd be broadcasting that on an open forum....

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08-20-2006, 05:14 PM

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The stock boost control is so-so at best. MBCs often let air leak a bit, since they are still spring valves. Add in the fact that the stock wastegate is also pretty so-so...

Fair enough. But with a GOOD non-bleed MBC, they stock wastegate will see ZERO boost until your max boost setting is reached at the MBC. One such controller that I have never heard a bad word spoken about is this one. How much do electronic boost controllers cost? This thing is $47.

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08-20-2006, 10:46 PM

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All I can say is my greddy ebc is worth every bit of the $200 I spent for it.

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08-20-2006, 11:36 PM

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Someone should inform us as to when the 26-8 is really supposed to hit full boost, because mine comes around 4k also.

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08-20-2006, 11:39 PM

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3000 rpm.

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08-20-2006, 11:47 PM

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Even with no boost controller? Should I start hunting for vac leaks again?

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08-21-2006, 12:42 AM

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Even with no boost controller? Should I start hunting for vac leaks again?

So, if your problem was a boost leak, and it was delaying full boost by 1000 RPM, that would be a BIG leak. You should be able to hear it from in the cabin, and there should be a bunch of oil where ever the leak is.

I bet your wastegate actuator is tired, and that has more to do with it. Buy the boost controler that I linked to and see if it fixes the problem.

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