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Old 11-04-2009, 07:34 PM
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just installed my vdo boost gauge today. the normal boost level is around 7psi right? i just went out for a ride and looks like it spiking betweem 10-11 psi.
 
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Old 11-04-2009, 07:59 PM
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Mine only 9 but 5 when I beat on it
 
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Old 11-04-2009, 09:01 PM
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Are you holding at 7 psi though?

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Old 11-04-2009, 10:04 PM
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holds around 9
 
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Old 11-05-2009, 07:59 AM
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anyone else lose boost then the car hot???
 
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Old 11-05-2009, 09:17 AM
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when the crappy sidemount gets heatsoaked its possible. stock boost on AEB is 8psi, stock boost on 99+ is an extra 2-3 psi. unless the gauge is digital its only accurate +/- 2psi remember.
 
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Old 11-05-2009, 09:56 AM
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Stock boost on a 2001 is .8 bar which is 11.6psi, so you should see it hit 11-12psi and then taper off. This is why the 2001 came with 170hp stock vs the pre 2001 cars which were 150hp stock.
 
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Old 11-05-2009, 02:07 PM
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alright that makes sense then.. didnt know if it should be like that or my car was just running extra good.
 
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Old 11-05-2009, 02:46 PM
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Oh yea 2001s are the best haha jk..
 
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Old 11-06-2009, 12:38 PM
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so in order to hold better boost.... trash the sidemount and go with a front mount?!?
only thing i hate is the sensor for the intercooler!! i have pipes and a core to play with but the sensor in the way!
 
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