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R33_Rob

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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)?

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abu

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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)

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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.

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