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hondalowlow 07-07-2004 11:14 PM

Boost controller not working
 
i have a IHI RHB5 turbo. with internal wastegate.. i have my boost controller set for 8psi ( we tested it on my buddies eclipse it was set at 8 psi) and we stuck it on my civic and the waste gate still openes up at 5-6psi
whats the deal???????? fill me in

MikeJ-2009 07-07-2004 11:26 PM

Re:Boost controller not working
 
You and your friends wastegate/setups are different. Your gonna have to set it up for your car.

Carnesd 07-07-2004 11:27 PM

Re:Boost controller not working
 

Originally Posted by hondalowlow
i have a IHI RHB5 turbo. with internal wastegate.. i have my boost controller set for 8psi ( we tested it on my buddies eclipse it was set at 8 psi) and we stuck it on my civic and the waste gate still openes up at 5-6psi
whats the deal???????? fill me in

doesn't the eclipse come stock at 12psi?

turbo z24 guy 07-08-2004 12:06 AM

Re:Boost controller not working
 
shorten the wastegate acuator rod a little more.... ::) or tighten the boost controller in more

hondalowlow 07-10-2004 12:48 AM

Re:Boost controller not working
 
what if i ---- the waste accuator up?

turbo z24 guy 07-10-2004 04:14 AM

Re:Boost controller not working
 
how you gunna ---- it up? isnt it adjustable?


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