help only hitting 6.5psi

[adizzle02]

I need some help peeps. Im only hitting 6.5psi at wot in 3rd and 4th gear. Ive already replaced the vacuum lines on the t-fitting and the restrictor pill. I've got a boost solenoid on the way also. Is there anything else that could be causing this? Any advise on what else to check?

[Findus11]

I was getting the same thing
Bad news for me: my turbo's done
it leaks, and could have a crack
Check your turbo?
Time for me to "bolt on" a 38G turbo

[adizzle02]

i hope thats not the case..not ready for a new one yet

[Findus11]

i hope thats not the case..not ready for a new one yet

Yeah
Bring it to your dealer maybe
I ran about 10 psi
and when I was in higher gears my gauge (and butt)
would feel the car jerking
Boost went from "10" to "-10" to "10"

[adizzle02]

The car runs great other than only getting half the boost i should be

[Findus11]

The car runs great other than only getting half the boost i should be

Huh
sounds like it's not the turbo itself
Just check all the lines
You could have a leak in your uppipe?

[GrimmSpeed]

Did you check your wastgate arm? could be that. happend to me i was onlyu hitting like 10 psi. looked around and found ot it was that. replaced it now hitting 17.5 good luck figuring it out.

[adizzle02]

where can you get just a wastegate arm??? Sorry for all the questions but what was wrong with yours that you saw to know to replace it?

[06wrx4me]

Several things.

1. I see you are Cobb stage 1. They have an HWG map for the 02 that may help. You can always call them for tech help too, they are great.

2. Your WG actuator arm may need to be adjusted, fairly common. (yes it has threads and is adjustable)

3. You have a boost leak somewhere. Take your car to a shop and have it smoke tested.

4. Your turbo could be fried, or your catted UP plugged, or your catted UP came apart and destroyed the turbo.

5. Your boost gauge isn't working right.

[adizzle02]

Several things.

1. I see you are Cobb stage 1. They have an HWG map for the 02 that may help. You can always call them for tech help too, they are great.

2. Your WG actuator arm may need to be adjusted, fairly common. (yes it has threads and is adjustable)

3. You have a boost leak somewhere. Take your car to a shop and have it smoke tested.

4. Your turbo could be fried, or your catted UP plugged, or your catted UP came apart and destroyed the turbo.

5. Your boost gauge isn't working right.

talked to cobb and they said that HWG is for bigger than stock turbos.
im getting a catless uppipe next week so that woudl take care of a clogged problem. No boost gauge just using the AP.

for adjusting the wg actuator arm i cant see much of it the heatsheild is in the way. which way would i turn the nut? Should the bcs make a clicking sound when the car is in test mode?

[adizzle02]

the car runs great other than only getting half the boost i shoudl be.
thanks again for the help i appreciate it

[adizzle02]

woot woot problem solved it was the BCS. put a new one in and it works like a champ. Thanks to everyone for all the suggestions

[Not-EWRX]

Glad you got it figured dude. I didn't think it was a clog.

[SonicWagon]

woot woot problem solved it was the BCS. put a new one in and it works like a champ. Thanks to everyone for all the suggestions

WHAT BCS DID YOU USE?

[06hawkman]

he used a stock one