turbo question

[banshe350]

I have an early 99 powerstroke 6 speed dually truck with an edge evo chip. on the highest setting im only seeing around 19psi. For mods I have opened up exhaust and cold air intake. Im thinking I must have a boost leak? 19psi seems low. what do you guys think?

[dhanna6powerstroke]

Originally Posted by banshe350

I have an early 99 powerstroke 6 speed dually truck with an edge evo chip. on the highest setting im only seeing around 19psi. For mods I have opened up exhaust and cold air intake. Im thinking I must have a boost leak? 19psi seems low. what do you guys think?

That's about right. Stock is only around 16 psi.

[Raul@Stealth Automotive]

i think you have a boost leak....

[banshe350]

how do you test for boost leaks

[Raul@Stealth Automotive]

Originally Posted by banshe350

how do you test for boost leaks

BOB at dieselsite makes this : http://www.dieselsite.com/index.asp?...ROD&ProdID=669

you can use that to check for boost leaks

-Raul

[banshe350]

the pipe that comes up from my manifold to my turbo I noticed has some black soot where it connects to the up pipe. would this cause me to loose boost?

[mbahr22250]

If you have an exhaust leak before the turbo that could present a problem. It wouldn't be a boost leak but it would keep the turbo from spooling.

[mbahr22250]

Wow I just posted an hour in the future.

[banshe350]

hmm thanks for the info, if it wasnt so bitter cold here in north east pa id be out there workin on it.