why boost loss?

GimpsGTP · 05-28-2005

Ever since my install i have been running less boost then before, i thought i was supposed to gain boost?
before after
3.2 11PSI 9PSI
3.0 13PSI 11.5PSI
why could i be losing boost, is there possibly a leak with the spacer?would that cause the leak, what else could it be?
Nick

devilsownonline · 05-28-2005

Have you checked for belt slippage?

mapex · 05-28-2005

not positive but i believe weather changes can also effect boost,

devilsownonline · 05-28-2005

That is also correct. Barometric pressure changes will effect your boost levels as well as altitude changes.

kshef · 05-28-2005

its the cold air...like with an intercooler

GimpsGTP · 05-28-2005

even if it is cause of the cold air i still thought that because of the alcohol we should get more boost due to the sealing effects on the rotors.

My belt was fine with no slippage and constant boost before, i dont see why alcohol would make it slip now.
Nick

GimpsGTP · 05-28-2005

i know weather plays a role but right after the alcohol was installed the pounds dropped. so it wasnt a gradual thing.

05-28-2005	#1 (permalink)
GimpsGTP Water Injection Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 23	why boost loss? Ever since my install i have been running less boost then before, i thought i was supposed to gain boost? before after 3.2 11PSI 9PSI 3.0 13PSI 11.5PSI why could i be losing boost, is there possibly a leak with the spacer?would that cause the leak, what else could it be? Nick

05-28-2005	#2 (permalink)
devilsownonline Water Injection Newb Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 8	Re: why boost loss? Have you checked for belt slippage?

05-28-2005	#4 (permalink)
devilsownonline Water Injection Newb Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 8	Re: why boost loss? That is also correct. Barometric pressure changes will effect your boost levels as well as altitude changes.

05-28-2005	#6 (permalink)
GimpsGTP Water Injection Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 23	Re: why boost loss? even if it is cause of the cold air i still thought that because of the alcohol we should get more boost due to the sealing effects on the rotors. My belt was fine with no slippage and constant boost before, i dont see why alcohol would make it slip now. Nick

05-28-2005	#7 (permalink)
GimpsGTP Water Injection Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 23	Re: why boost loss? i know weather plays a role but right after the alcohol was installed the pounds dropped. so it wasnt a gradual thing.

05-28-2005	#3 (permalink)
mapex Alcohol Water Injection Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 65	not positive but i believe weather changes can also effect boost,

05-28-2005	#5 (permalink)
kshef Water Injection Newb Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 1	its the cold air...like with an intercooler