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Old Jul 31, 2006 | 07:46 PM
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Default Why Less boost in 2nd, 3rd.. gears ?? Help

Ok, Heres my problem. Im pushing 8 lbs on stock internal wastegate on dsm t25. (1g dsm BOV) My ride is 92 Honda Civic d16z6.

The Problem:
If I go from a stop, my first gear builds 8lbs (like it should), but after I shift, sometimes 2nd only builds 6lbs, same with 3rd. But.. If I start in second or third (from a roll) it builds 8lbs fine. Am I shifting too fast, and not letting all the pressure out? or is it cause my rpm's are already higher, and its pushing the wastegate open early? Im confused
Old Jul 31, 2006 | 08:25 PM
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internal wastegates are garbage.

try a new actuator.
Old Jul 31, 2006 | 08:58 PM
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im using a HF mani, so a external will prob out of the question. And I dont kno if another actuator would push the 8lb boost I want.
Old Jul 31, 2006 | 09:31 PM
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Default Re: Why Less boost in 2nd, 3rd.. gears ?? Help

Originally Posted by StinkyFeet
im using a HF mani, so a external will prob out of the question. And I dont kno if another actuator would push the 8lb boost I want.
bullshit, external with hf mani is totally doable.

Originally Posted by ghettoturbo
im gonna guess the actuator is on its way out, try to find another one with a similar opening psi
told ya.
Old Jul 31, 2006 | 11:50 PM
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disconext the vac line to the waste gate and see if its any better.
also check for any boost leaks
Old Aug 1, 2006 | 11:41 AM
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Originally Posted by ****
bullshit, external with hf mani is totally doable.

told ya.
thats right!

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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 12:23 PM
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Originally Posted by jagojon3
Ditch the wastegate actuator and run a spring! It's a simple yet effective solution.
yea right the spring solution cant hold boost steady at all, it varys boost from gear to gear.

I'd try shimming the actuator or putting a helper spring on the arm. But it alot of cases this can be a result from a cracked exhaust housing. The best way to fix this would be a external gate.

Old Aug 1, 2006 | 11:26 PM
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thanks guys, Ill try some suggestions.



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