Problem after mods

Discussion in 'Modifications & DIY how-to' started by cguzz, Mar 13, 2006.

  1. cguzz

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    Just did my up pipe and TBE, totally catless. Accidently destroyed front O2 sensor but just replaced, not CELS now.

    But my factory boost gauge only reads 9 @ full boost. Used to get up near 15 :eek:hnoes:

    I dont' notice any extra hp but the effect of the lost boost, visual at least may be clouding my judgement.

    Any ideas what could be wrong? I reset the ECU by disconnecting neg battery post and holding the brake did it after the mods and again after fixing the O2 sensor.
     
    #1 cguzz, Mar 13, 2006
  2. miloman

    miloman Retired Admin

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    i'd expect boost to rise... hopefully someone who experienced a similar problem will chime in
     
    #2 miloman, Mar 13, 2006
  3. jt money

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    leaking uppipe?????? :dunno
     
    #3 jt money, Mar 13, 2006
  4. Alex

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    Which gauge are you using? Is it in PSI or mPa? If it is stock, then the gauge reads in mPa. You should be reading .09 mPa, roughly 13.7ish lbs.
     
    #4 Alex, Mar 13, 2006
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    limp mode from the broken O2?
     
    #5 yerrow, Mar 13, 2006
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    Possible, but if he replaced it and reset the ECU shouldnt it be gone?
     
    #6 Alex, Mar 13, 2006
  7. cguzz

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    Wow, probably no need for alarm then. My gauge is in mPa and it's hitting .9 or so. I'm almost sure that I saw it was going closer to 1.5???
    Maybe it was choaking on a cat :eek3:

    I don't hear any leaks :sx:

    Thanks
     
    #7 cguzz, Mar 14, 2006
  8. Alex

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    Well, you mean .15? That is a lot of boost for a stock car (21.8psi) :eek3:
     
    #8 Alex, Mar 14, 2006
  9. cguzz

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    I must have been mistaken. It's pushing .9 MPa now and running strong. Turbo seems to kick in strong a bit quicker but best of all it sounds like the beast it is ;)

    I'm lovin' it and feeling good about losing my DIY mod cherry :wiggle:

    What's next....EM?????????
     
    #9 cguzz, Mar 14, 2006
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