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Old Jan 28th, 2022, 17:59   #73
Jod T5
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Originally Posted by Pupbelly View Post
What level of boost should be displayed on the stock boost gauge under full boost?

The needle on my car goes about 1/4 into the white section, and there doesn't feel to be the surge of power I would expect.

I would be prepared to put a heavy wager you have a vacuum leak from the elbow (left hand side) of your inlet manifold.


FWIW my '96 T5 with a MBC and RICA 304 went off the white scale with no issues. It was similar with a Don Norchi (Kalmar Union) map too.



Does your car judder on WOT?



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