Question....I seem to be running 16psi STOCK.....

Bugzy · Nov 8, 2002

I recently installed an auto meter boost gauge....I believe I installed everything correctly and it reads up to 16psi.....I have no mods except for a bov. I don't think my car is running 16 psi so what do you think could be the problem??

ikickuintheball · Nov 8, 2002

I think you need a boost controller.

Now check where you post things like this..

alanseijas · Nov 8, 2002

16 psi is acceptable for a stock T-25 turbo. Anything higher than that means your just blowing hot air, anyway.

General DSM Tech?

95tsiawdgst · Nov 8, 2002

Bugzy said:
I recently installed an auto meter boost gauge....I believe I installed everything correctly and it reads up to 16psi.....I have no mods except for a bov. I don't think my car is running 16 psi so what do you think could be the problem??

To install a bov you should have needed a UICP to for mounting.

My car runs close to 15 psi from just a bov and a couple things.

Does the gauge sit a zero and what vacuum does the car pull if the gauge also has that.

Blackboost · Nov 8, 2002

Bugzy said:
I recently installed an auto meter boost gauge....I believe I installed everything correctly and it reads up to 16psi.....I have no mods except for a bov. I don't think my car is running 16 psi so what do you think could be the problem??

If you upgraded the BOV, that would explain why you're seeing 16 psi. But to upgade the BOV you would have needed to upgrade the UICP first. Either way, 16 psi will not get you into any trouble with a T-25. Rewire the fuel pump just to be safe...

Moved to General Tech...

emagdnim · Nov 8, 2002

He could have just gotten a mounting kit, they do make 'em so he could keep his stock UICP.

95tsiawdgst · Nov 8, 2002

emagdnim said:
He could have just gotten a mounting kit, they do make 'em so he could keep his stock UICP.

To install a bov you should have needed a UICP to for mounting.

Thats why I said should...

I recently installed an auto meter boost gauge....I believe I installed everything correctly and it reads up to 16psi.....I have no mods except for a bov.

Where did you tap in at, before the ic could be that high?

tokyo_tad · Nov 9, 2002

I believe what you are seeing is boost spiking. There's is no way you could see consistent 16psi on a stock system. I have occasional boost spikes to 16+psi (2G UIP). Just get a MBC

V8SpankR · Nov 9, 2002

Does a re-wire of the fuel pump apply to 2nd gens also? I thought it was just a 1st gen thing.

GSXtsy · Nov 9, 2002

No, you have to upgrade the fuel system (that usally means re-wiring the pump), in 1g, 2g, and everyother car for that matter!

Bugzy · Nov 9, 2002

Well I didn’t upgrade the UICP yet....and I tapped the line that runs from the intake manifold to the soleniod that controls the FPR. So.....without the UICP makes the gauge read 16psi?? I’m thinking its probably what that dude said about the boost spikes...

GSXtsy · Nov 9, 2002

Well, its pretty easy to find out. Does your gauge HOLD at 16psi, or just spike up there VERY breifly after you shift or something?

Blackboost · Nov 9, 2002

V8SpankR said:
Does a re-wire of the fuel pump apply to 2nd gens also? I thought it was just a 1st gen thing.

1G's and 2G's can do it.

SidozeGST · Nov 9, 2002

rewire!!

fuel pump rewire accross the board, regardless of make or model is generally a good idea when hoping up a car. it helped aleviate fuel cut on my buddy's hatch civic...haha prelude motor + stock DX pump = problems.

great activity for a rainy day, well atleast for us GS-T folks...stupid AWDers out there can go play in the wet wonderland

evoir · Nov 9, 2002

you have a BOV (mod) and you get 16psi - I think thats normal
also maybe the 1st owner removed the BCS restrictor

OR
your getting a spike (you say your guage is new so maybe your not sure how to read it)

Question....I seem to be running 16psi STOCK.....

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