20lbs of boost in my poor RS
12-25-2003, 11:36 PM
#1
Big Baller
Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Washington
Posts: 1,821
Car Info: 93 BG5, 00&01 GM6, 06LGT, 07STi
20lbs of boost in my poor RS
That's right.
I hit 20lbs today, in third gear. Felt like a 400HP V8.
Pinned me to my seat. Literally.
It was quite an amazing experience.
It was however totally on accident. I wasn't looking at the boost gauge and hadn't noticed that I blew the fuse that powers some accessories (including the boost controller) when I shorted out my power supply. I glanced up as I was stuck to the seat just to catch high numbers on the boost gauge.
WOW
never do that again.
Lots of pinging.
I hit 20lbs today, in third gear. Felt like a 400HP V8.
Pinned me to my seat. Literally.
It was quite an amazing experience.
It was however totally on accident. I wasn't looking at the boost gauge and hadn't noticed that I blew the fuse that powers some accessories (including the boost controller) when I shorted out my power supply. I glanced up as I was stuck to the seat just to catch high numbers on the boost gauge.
WOW
never do that again.
Lots of pinging.
12-25-2003, 11:42 PM
#2
Registered User
iTrader: (7)
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Flying on the H1 w/ 75 psi of compression on all 4 cyl
Posts: 2,859
Car Info: PnP VF30 w/ STi injectors Perrin intake walbro fuel pump w/ a TXS TBE
Man when you posted this i was scared
i thought you blew your motor man. 
But you didn't which is good
i thought you blew your motor man. But you didn't which is good
12-26-2003, 01:20 AM
#5
Big Baller
Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Washington
Posts: 1,821
Car Info: 93 BG5, 00&01 GM6, 06LGT, 07STi
messed with it today... 14.7 all day long...
still kickin my ***.
IF you want it back let me know.
Otherwise I'm still poking around and reading/ researching.
I'm not giving up on it.
still kickin my ***.
IF you want it back let me know.
Otherwise I'm still poking around and reading/ researching.
I'm not giving up on it.
12-26-2003, 01:44 AM
#7
Big Baller
Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Washington
Posts: 1,821
Car Info: 93 BG5, 00&01 GM6, 06LGT, 07STi
when are you installing your new toy that replaces this one?
I am going to the track on saturday. I talked to Dan, he said that sounds good too... are you going to change your day to saturday for little ol me?
I am going to the track on saturday. I talked to Dan, he said that sounds good too... are you going to change your day to saturday for little ol me?
12-26-2003, 02:14 AM
#8
VIP Member
iTrader: (3)
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Lastweek Lane - Watertown, NY
Posts: 10,133
Car Info: 02WRXpseudoSTiWannabeWagon
I think my current situation says that I may very well go Sat...and maybe Fri, too.
I've got a lotttttt of courage to build up, though. If this tranny goes, or even if the rear diff goes, I might just pull into my own little cocoon and start slobbering.
The new toy is in. I just need one little bit of info and some time to go do some pulls. I'll keep y'all updated.
I've got a lotttttt of courage to build up, though. If this tranny goes, or even if the rear diff goes, I might just pull into my own little cocoon and start slobbering.The new toy is in. I just need one little bit of info and some time to go do some pulls. I'll keep y'all updated.
12-26-2003, 12:36 PM
#10
Pr0n King
iTrader: (3)
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: The Land of Rocks
Posts: 26,618
Car Info: Turncoat Turbo
Originally posted by Imprezer
Your boost controller is not connected right. When boost controller is off, you should run wastegate spring pressure, not max boost. Check all your vaccum lines.
Your boost controller is not connected right. When boost controller is off, you should run wastegate spring pressure, not max boost. Check all your vaccum lines.
__________________
Best Car Insurance | Auto Protection Today | FREE Trade-In Quote
12-26-2003, 01:06 PM
#11
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Cali
Posts: 2,980
Car Info: Pilot & Prius.
Originally posted by Imprezer
Your boost controller is not connected right. When boost controller is off, you should run wastegate spring pressure, not max boost. Check all your vaccum lines.
Your boost controller is not connected right. When boost controller is off, you should run wastegate spring pressure, not max boost. Check all your vaccum lines.
12-26-2003, 01:26 PM
#12
Pr0n King
iTrader: (3)
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: The Land of Rocks
Posts: 26,618
Car Info: Turncoat Turbo
It would take a pretty crappily designed EBC in my opinion to not have a failsafe in case the unit wasn't functioning properly.
__________________
Best Car Insurance | Auto Protection Today | FREE Trade-In Quote
__________________
Best Car Insurance | Auto Protection Today | FREE Trade-In Quote
12-26-2003, 01:55 PM
#13
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Cali
Posts: 2,980
Car Info: Pilot & Prius.
Originally posted by IS2Scooby
It would take a pretty crappily designed EBC in my opinion to not have a failsafe in case the unit wasn't functioning properly.
It would take a pretty crappily designed EBC in my opinion to not have a failsafe in case the unit wasn't functioning properly.
12-26-2003, 02:01 PM
#15
Where is my beer?
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: San Diego
Posts: 4,677
Car Info: NSX, G35
... and so should Dom.
Dom, you are Very fortunate that nothing bad happened when you hit 20lbs!! I have seen and heard of things 'blowing' with much less boost, even in a 'stronger' stock motor!
I hope you guys get things worked out!
Dom, you are Very fortunate that nothing bad happened when you hit 20lbs!!
I have seen and heard of things 'blowing' with much less boost, even in a 'stronger' stock motor!I hope you guys get things worked out!