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Old Jan 11, 2005 | 07:49 PM
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Default HELP:is somthing wrong with my turbo?

i got a 14b turbo and it suppose to run 8psi. most of the times im running only 7psi and den sometimes 8psi. some1 told me its my turbo, any1 thinks its the turbo? if not what would the probly be?

how hard is to rebuilt a turbo? and any1 know how much would a shop charge to rebuilt it?
Old Jan 11, 2005 | 07:54 PM
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Default Re:HELP:is somthing wrong with my turbo?

it is normal for the internal gate to fluctuate such a small amount like that
Old Jan 11, 2005 | 08:43 PM
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Default Re:HELP:is somthing wrong with my turbo?

Originally Posted by djfob
it is normal for the internal gate to fluctuate such a small amount like that
Reasons like Climate can dictate the level of boost occasionaly. I have seen when a 10psi actuator can peak to nearly 14-15lbs if its really cold. It depends...I wouldnt really worry about 1lb of boost.
Old Jan 11, 2005 | 09:14 PM
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Default Re:HELP:is somthing wrong with my turbo?

glad to see you came over from the cb7 forum!!!

definitely the internal wastegate, get an external, way more reliable.

also your guage could be off a little too
Old Jan 11, 2005 | 09:16 PM
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Or get an EBC.
Old Jan 11, 2005 | 09:24 PM
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Default Re:HELP:is somthing wrong with my turbo?

Originally Posted by CSaddict
Or get an EBC.
yeah, i meant to say that too.

great idea there
Old Jan 12, 2005 | 12:36 AM
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Default Re:HELP:is somthing wrong with my turbo?

the only thing that is wrong with your turbo is that it's on an accord .






j/p
yeah thats normal
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