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Old 09-15-2008, 02:45 PM
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overboosting, especially in between shifts. I am running a MBC only.

Lately, my car has seemed sluggish in the mid rpms and once I hit about 5k it takes on like normal. Just pressure tested, no boost leaks.

I saw a spike of 26psi recently and back down to normal in between a 2nd to 3rd shift.

Also, the other day under WOT, I was only able to build 8-10 psi, but when I shifted, back up to 22psi.

I can see and feel the boost fluttering between 6-10psi, back and forth, at 1/4 to 1/2 throttle.

Any one have ideas? From searching I think it might be torn wastegate lines. Thanks.
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what diverter valves are you running
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710N's, just replaced. That was my first thought too.
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pressure test. Post logs.
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torn wastegate lines would cause overboost
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Did a pressure test already. What blocks?
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did you pressure text the WG lines themselves? or just from the Y-Pipe?
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Havent got to test the WG lines yet.
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my guess is you'll find your problem when you do.
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MBC only will boost flutter when operating properly


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