Lost Boost After Plugging Exhaust Leak?
 

So I did some work on my car the last few days... When I was done, I lost spool time and 2-3 lbs of boost. Seems like it takes awhile to get up to 5 PSI, it'll sit there foir a split second and then move on to 8.

For starters, I took off my AEM Cam Gear and put the OEM one back on, reset the timing, etc...

My cone filter, which I had to step on and flatten to get it to fit, started falling apart, so I cut a piece of the mesh/fabric and made a clamp on screen style filter. I have a feeling it restricts air flow some, so I made a similar filter with the just the screen (for the track) and seemed to help a little with the lost boost.

I also found a leak at the top of the downpipe. Adjusted my bolting a little to close it up and it feels like spool time is slower... Which is the exact opposite of what I would have expected! Could my exhaust be plugged up or something?

Re: Lost Boost After Plugging Exhaust Leak?
 

less exhaust back pressure gives more boost... higher back pressure from your exhaust seems to be the reason for the drop in boost