2stockrocketz

hey everyone, as some may know ive been working on my turbo(install), but i have a prob with boost in 1st gear. when at idle my vac is around 20(vac) and when im in first the gauge go's to about zero(boost/vac) but as soon as i shift to 2nd i have boost. this is what i have(if it helps) dohc zc t-25 turbo a chipped ecu(te) dsm blue tops and a 2nd gen bov. the bad part is im still using a 4spd tranny and as of know i dont have an intercooler. so why cant i boost in 1st?? thanks for any help

B16CRXT

What kind of boost controller are you using?

2stockrocketz

as far as boost control i have my ecu chipped by xenocron(set @8psi) do i need another sort of boost control?

hillbillyboostin

just being curious are you useing a fpr or and fmu by any chance?

2stockrocketz

yeah i have a b&m fpr and the b&m gauge reads 35-40(wot) psi if that matters/helps

djfob

I don't boost much in 1st either and I just assumed that there isn't enough load to build boost

B16CRXT

Most likely has to do with your tuning. What ECU program did you use for engine management? I would ask the person who burnt your chip what they did to the settings for first gear. Its a good thing that you dont boost much in 1st anyways to avoid blowing your motor in that short gear span. First only gets you to like 35mph anyways.

2stockrocketz

i have a chip from xencron and its in my pr4 ecu. and i need to boost in 1st because right now im rockin a 4speed

crxrocks

For at least ODB0 ECUs, the ECU has no idea nor does it care what gear you are in.

Chris

evosol

does that mean you can boost in reverse?? :P