what a crock of shit most of this thread is about external gates for factory turbos, and free flowing exhausts causing overboost etc.
Oh, and I can stand up and speak because I had this problem.
Want to know how I solved it?
I installed and tuned a Powerfc.
Reason:
The Factory ECU runs that shit rich and retarded that it creates heaps of exhaust gas and creeps boost. With my Turbo set at 5psi, it would ALWAYS creep to 10psi. I couldn't stop it, I tried everything.
As soon as I put the powerfc in it stopped. Then I cranked it up to 12.5psi and ran 210rwkw.
The mechanic telling you that you need an external gate is a wanker - he doesn't know what he's talking about, and is only trying to milk you for money.
ahahahah this thread cracked me up.
Without trying to offend, but someone that can't control anything other than max boost with their foot, is retarded and shouldn't own a turbo car...