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Intentionally? Posted by Ari [Email] ![]() ![]() In Reply to: got BOOST!!, saaaby1, Tue, 8 Apr 2003 17:26:04 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
As K-Saab says, it's red on the gauge for a reason. As stock, the boost should run only to the beginning of the red. Running deep into the red is an overboost condition.
Now, if you've modified the car to run higher boost, that is indeed your decision. Along with that should come the knowledge that you're stressing the engine and drivetrain, and that the life of those parts will be shortened. If that's what you want, then by all means, go for it.
However, if the car is suddenly just running a lot faster, then part of the turbo control loop was screwed up, most probably during the recent work. This extra boost isn't for free. If you intend on keeping your car for a while, especially your new tranny, you need to find out why you're overboosting.
Chances are the hose to the wastegate actuator was knocked off, or the wastegate actuator is stuck.
I don't want to sound like a mother hen. If you want to boost to glory, that's fine by me. But know that's incompatible with engine and drivetrain longevity.
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