My '95 T5R has the 15psi speedtuning chip, and the boost was a good 15psi with 17psi spikes. So I have a Turbo XS boost controller lying around and I decide to install it.
I disconnect the factory electric one and plug the blow off hose pre TB. And I hook up the MBC, but I am an idiot I unplugged the electrical connection on the factory boost control device triggering a check engine light.
On top of that I forgot how the boost controller went so I put it on backwards, but I figured that out after about two passes trying to tune it. So I get the MBC on correct and I can't get consistent boost in all gears, 1st would be 10, 2nd 15, 3rd 18, and it just didn't feel strong enough.
So I wanted to go back to the way it was so I plug the factory device back in, and it only boosted to 10psi. I also checked the port for a code and I got a 5-3-5 I think, which was a TC control valve, so I assume that was when I unplugged the device. So I reset the Light, and it still only boosts 10psi.
Then I crank the wastegate a couple of turns tighter, and now it will boost 11-12 in 1st, 14-15 in 2nd, and 15-16 in 3rd.
Any Idea what went wrong and how I can get back to that steady 15 in all gears?
Thanks,
Jeremy
Boost Problems
Started by jeremy, Feb 22 2005 06:13 AM
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jeremy
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Posted 22 February 2005 - 06:13 AM
1995 Black Volvo T5R
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1984 244 turbo FS.
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1984 244 turbo FS.
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Posted 22 February 2005 - 11:43 PM
Can I incorporate the factory boost control device with my MBC?
1995 Black Volvo T5R
Heavily Modified
1984 244 turbo FS.
Heavily Modified
1984 244 turbo FS.
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Posted 23 February 2005 - 12:58 AM
Put your wastegate back to where it was and recheck your hose routing and connections.
"SMOKE TROUT NOT CRACK"
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Posted 27 February 2005 - 12:43 AM
QUOTE(MrWinkey @ Feb 22 2005, 07:58 PM)
Put your wastegate back to where it was and recheck your hose routing and connections.
Hey, Dave, that was my T-5R. Now lives south of St. Augustine, Flo, so no more snow on it, ever, I bet.
Hangin' on in Baltimore
- V70 so stock
- Taurus NA
- und Das Silber Benz
Some people are like Slinkies. They're good for absolutely
nothing but a lot of fun to push down the stairs.
Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in their shoes.
That way, you're a mile away and you have their shoes.
Timing has an awful lot to do with the outcome of a raindance.
- V70 so stock
- Taurus NA
- und Das Silber Benz
Some people are like Slinkies. They're good for absolutely
nothing but a lot of fun to push down the stairs.
Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in their shoes.
That way, you're a mile away and you have their shoes.
Timing has an awful lot to do with the outcome of a raindance.
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Posted 27 February 2005 - 01:12 AM
QUOTE(donstruke @ Feb 26 2005, 07:43 PM)
QUOTE(MrWinkey @ Feb 22 2005, 07:58 PM)
Put your wastegate back to where it was and recheck your hose routing and connections.
Hey, Dave, that was my T-5R. Now lives south of St. Augustine, Flo, so no more snow on it, ever, I bet.
I should have bought that car! I did consider it....I need another car like a hole in the skull though!
"SMOKE TROUT NOT CRACK"
