R33_Rob Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 Hi guys I just got my S2 GTST the other day but im not sure about the boost its running. On my gauge it says its boosting up to 9.7psi Can a full exhaust system/pod filter make the car boost higher(cause these are the only performance mods)? Cheers Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/182807-why-the-hell-would-it-boost-this-high-s/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
siddr20 Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 Yes full exhaust, will tend to increase the boost a little higher. Remember theres more flow in the system now.. So are you running stock boost? No boost controllers/t-piece? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/182807-why-the-hell-would-it-boost-this-high-s/#findComment-3316091 Share on other sites More sharing options...
abu Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 (edited) Greater flow, so intake an exhaust modifications will give you slight boost increase as siddr20 said. Later downt he track when you put a cooler on, you may see the boost rise to about 10psi. Its only because there is a greater flow of air, and less effort for the turbo to spool and do its thinking, it makes more boost. It's perfectly normal. In a way, it breathes easier, so it can breath more! (boost) Edited August 29, 2007 by abu Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/182807-why-the-hell-would-it-boost-this-high-s/#findComment-3316169 Share on other sites More sharing options...
QWK32 Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 usually after installing a cooler you will notice a small (realitivly insignificant) pressure drop. the turbo outlet pressure may be 10psi but gauges taken from the inlet plenum would be less, 9psi for example. some of the pressure is lost in getting the flow through the cooler and pipes to your engine. fitting an exhaust will help it to spool up quicker, exhaust coming from you engine is under pressure and being released into the dump pipe through the turbine housing. the bigger exhaust creates a low pressure at this point so the exhaust gasses will speed up, hence your turbo spools up quicker and can maintain a slightly higher rpm. more turbine rpm gives more compressor rpm which gives more boost. anyway enough rambling, did you know if its the standard wastegate actuator? one of a 32 can bolt on and will produce 10psi. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/182807-why-the-hell-would-it-boost-this-high-s/#findComment-3316233 Share on other sites More sharing options...
swanny180 Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 Yes, that boost level is normal for a car with a pod and turbo back exhaust. Nothing to worry about Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/182807-why-the-hell-would-it-boost-this-high-s/#findComment-3316328 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmr Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 in my car it's 10psi, and after i installed the fmic she went up to 11 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/182807-why-the-hell-would-it-boost-this-high-s/#findComment-3316336 Share on other sites More sharing options...
abu Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 in my car it's 10psi, and after i installed the fmic she went up to 11 Sounds about right. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/182807-why-the-hell-would-it-boost-this-high-s/#findComment-3316479 Share on other sites More sharing options...
R33_Rob Posted August 29, 2007 Author Share Posted August 29, 2007 i have no idea about the ecu. wen i get home from uni tomorrow ill check it out. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/182807-why-the-hell-would-it-boost-this-high-s/#findComment-3317168 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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