linkman440
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Ok so on my 94 factory Turbo Is only making about 5psi. Is there any thing I should be looking at to see why so little? Any thoughts or ideas are much appreciated.
Not enough boost
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justinray
Contributor
Ford forced ATS to make their factory turbo inoperable, because they didn't want it to outperform their gas pot 460, start by changing the downpipe and exhaust and see how much that helps, if still not enough, change the actual turbo.
FordGuy100
Registered User
Stock ti should be a psi or two higher than what he is seeing though.
I would inspect the turbo and see how it looks. Perhaps change the air filter.
I would inspect the turbo and see how it looks. Perhaps change the air filter.
GenLightening
Yeah, it's a CHEVY!
Check for exhaust and intake leaks first.
linkman440
Full Access Member
I already have the upgraded down pipe and had the turbo rebuilt by majestic turbo in waco when i put it in. No exhaust leaks but an intake leak is possible. is there anyway to turn it up? Like set the waste gate or something?
flareside_thun
Reviving The General Tao
Well, you could either adjust the wastegate rod or completely disconnect the boost line from it. The latter will allow the turbo to build as much boost as it wants/is capable of. 5 psi does sound a little low. Check for boost leaks on the intake side first, if you suspect a boost hose leaking, a little hairspray on the inside can do wonders you've just got to be quick about it. Out of curiousity, do you know what your IP timing is set at? Have you turned the fuel up at all? Both of those factors can affect boost as well.
6.9poweredscout
Bleeds IH red...
I turned my pump up and blocked the wastegate hose. Under load it'll hit 14 psi. To check for intake leaks spray starting fluid around the intake gaskets, snail shell and turbo cold side at idle, it'll race if theres a leak. Soot is a good indicator of a hot side leak.
linkman440
Full Access Member
Ill try those tricks out today and I haven't adjusted my pump or anything so it should still be at stock. My timing I've set by ear until I can get a meter The entire engine, injectors and pump only have about 2200 on them its all a fresh rebuild. No idea on egt's yet. I ordered a auber Pyro and am just waiting on it to come in.
6.9poweredscout
Bleeds IH red...
Ahh... Get the timing set and pyro before anything else.
