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R50/53 Boost gauge reads only 2psi

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Old 12-03-2021, 08:26 AM
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Boost gauge reads only 2psi

I just noticed my boost gauge is only showing 2lbs of boost . The vacuum reading is accurate so I'm wondering what's going on . It still feels like I have full boost which is usually 15psi . I have a 17%sc pully and 2% crank . Is it possible to lose 13lbs of boost and selling feel like it's ok .
 
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Old 12-03-2021, 09:15 AM
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Is that 2lbs under WOT? If that's the case, your gauge is not accurate or your gauge setup is faulty.
 
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Old 12-03-2021, 09:30 AM
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What type of tubing are you using? It could be possible the tubing is "blowing off" during full boost...
 
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Old 12-03-2021, 10:40 AM
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I just check using car scanner app and it shows 14lbs but it says calculated boost so I used torque and it shows the same so if they're accurate its either my gauge or the vac line to the gauge .
 
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Old 12-10-2021, 06:21 AM
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I found the issue . There's a small filter in the vacuum line to the electronic part that was partially plugged .
 
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