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Feb 14, 2007 | 01:21 PM

rbmchief

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boost psi?

got my boost guage installed last night and just had a few questions. my max boost is 18 psi. is this normal for my setup, and if it is what are some mods i can do to up my boost pressure. 18 seems kind of low but i just don't know. thanks for any help

Feb 14, 2007 | 04:12 PM

MrSlug

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RE: boost psi?

Not sure about a 2002 model. My 06 with the 325/610 motor can get up past 30psi.

Feb 14, 2007 | 06:45 PM

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RE: boost psi?

He has a mechanical wastegate actuator. Check out Banks, BD, etc. They have upgraded wastegate actuators that allow you to build the boost higher before releasing.

Feb 14, 2007 | 07:13 PM

steve05ram360

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RE: boost psi?

it sounds like your boost is being capped... I can hit 40~45 no problem with my mods. 40 is pushing it on a stock turbo... needless to say it doesnt see 40 much.

Feb 15, 2007 | 01:05 AM

jakebrake

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RE: boost psi?

mine would build to about 25psi when loaded, about 21 when unloaded. with the wastegate mod it'll do about 37 psi.

Feb 15, 2007 | 02:59 AM

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ORIGINAL: rbmchief

got my boost guage installed last night and just had a few questions. my max boost is 18 psi. is this normal for my setup, and if it is what are some mods i can do to up my boost pressure. 18 seems kind of low but i just don't know. thanks for any help

From what I understand, 22-24 peak is normal for '02
Mike
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