EvolutionM - Mitsubishi Lancer and Lancer Evolution Community

Notices
Evo General Discuss any generalized technical Evo related topics that may not fit into the other forums. Please do not post tech and rumor threads here.
Sponsored by: RavSpec - JDM Wheels Central

Boost Issue need Ideas

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Feb 2, 2010, 05:28 PM
  #1  
Newbie
Thread Starter
iTrader: (3)
 
paposse71's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: York, PA
Posts: 29
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Boost Issue need Ideas
Just installed a ProSport boost gauge for my first mod from what I've been seeing the IX should be seeing 19lbs but Im only seeing 15-16lbs. Im going to do some trouble shooting with another boost gauge. I tapped in right from the FPR. You guys have any ideas? Thanks from a NUB!
paposse71 is offline  
Reply Like
Old Feb 2, 2010, 10:35 PM
  #2  
Evolving Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Andrewkbmx's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Greenfield, Wisconsin
Posts: 131
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
do a boost leak check, and im sure those pro sport gauges are off by a few arent those the autozone brand ones?
Andrewkbmx is offline  
Reply Like
Old Feb 2, 2010, 10:38 PM
  #3  
Evolving Member
iTrader: (1)
 
GEOFF[4G63]'s Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: henderson,NV
Posts: 147
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally Posted by Andrewkbmx
do a boost leak check, and im sure those pro sport gauges are off by a few arent those the autozone brand ones?
not autozone but they are relatively cheap. when mine is off it stays a hair under 0.
GEOFF[4G63] is offline  
Reply Like
Old Feb 2, 2010, 10:38 PM
  #4  
Evolving Member
iTrader: (2)
 
MR_Lance's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 324
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
^ +1. Crappy quality of the gauges, or you may have a leak.
MR_Lance is offline  
Reply Like
Old Feb 2, 2010, 10:47 PM
  #5  
Newbie
iTrader: (1)
 
Matt D.'s Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Shoreview, MN
Posts: 76
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
On my VIII at stock boost it would spike to 18-19 then would always settle around 15-16. Doing a boost leak test never hurt anyone.
Matt D. is offline  
Reply Like
Old Feb 3, 2010, 08:55 AM
  #6  
Newbie
Thread Starter
iTrader: (3)
 
paposse71's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: York, PA
Posts: 29
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I didn't think the gauges were supposed to be that bad seems like a lot of guys are using them. I guess another gauge will tell me what to do next. Thanks!!
paposse71 is offline  
Reply Like
Old Feb 3, 2010, 12:11 PM
  #7  
EvoM Staff Alumni
iTrader: (149)
 
chaotichoax's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 6,108
Likes: 0
Received 17 Likes on 5 Posts
boost leak test before you get another gauge
chaotichoax is offline  
Reply Like

Trending Topics

Old Feb 3, 2010, 01:31 PM
  #8  
Evolved Member
iTrader: (6)
 
andrewzaragoza's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: DFW, TX
Posts: 1,019
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
yeah check for boost leaks first. also it seems like your car isn't tuned yet. give cbrd a call they should be able to help you sort out your issues.
andrewzaragoza is offline  
Reply Like
Old Feb 3, 2010, 01:59 PM
  #9  
Evolved Member
iTrader: (65)
 
boosted91t's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: New Oxford, Pa
Posts: 723
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
At what point are you seeing the 15-16 psi? Like the other guy said, The boost is gonna taper off
boosted91t is offline  
Reply Like
Old Feb 3, 2010, 02:45 PM
  #10  
Evolved Member
 
oneofakindtrini's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: New York
Posts: 658
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally Posted by chaotichoax
boost leak test before you get another gauge
+1. YOu don't want to go drop $200 on a Defi gauge, when that isn't the problem, if it is tho, Defi Gauges with the Defi Link are the way to go!
oneofakindtrini is offline  
Reply Like
Old Feb 3, 2010, 04:22 PM
  #11  
Evolved Member
iTrader: (25)
 
Svendiesel's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Teh internets.
Posts: 1,730
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
Ive got prosports mine are all problem free. You can get 3 Prosports for the price of 1 stupid Defi. 3 defi's = might as well go buy cams instead for that kind of money, dont be stupid.

I do a boost leak test every 2 weeks just to be sure theres no leaks anywhere. I carry the tester in my trunk lol
Svendiesel is offline  
Reply Like
Old Feb 3, 2010, 05:41 PM
  #12  
Evolving Member
iTrader: (5)
 
geardog75's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: delaware,dover
Posts: 135
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
a ton of people use prosport gauges because they are pretty accurate for the price. it could be possible you need to turn your boost up?
geardog75 is offline  
Reply Like
Old Feb 3, 2010, 06:42 PM
  #13  
Newbie
Thread Starter
iTrader: (3)
 
paposse71's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: York, PA
Posts: 29
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Thanks guys....def. not going to buy a new gauge I'm just going to borrow a friends for a quick test. I will try leak test after I try the other gauge, I just wanted make sure I wasn't missing something!! To answer when I'm seeing the 15-16lbs it hits and holds there not seeing any spikes.
paposse71 is offline  
Reply Like
Old Feb 3, 2010, 07:40 PM
  #14  
kpr
Evolving Member
iTrader: (6)
 
kpr's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: memphis
Posts: 271
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Probably the gauge. Is it Electric or Mech.
kpr is offline  
Reply Like
Old Feb 4, 2010, 04:44 AM
  #15  
Newbie
Thread Starter
iTrader: (3)
 
paposse71's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: York, PA
Posts: 29
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Mech
paposse71 is offline  
Reply Like



Advanced Search

All times are GMT -7. The time now is 05:28 PM.