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Old Feb 12, 2004 | 05:52 AM
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ported blower question

did anyones Vacume go up with a ported blower? while in Drive my vac used to be at 20 now its at 15!?!? any help is greatly appreciated.
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Old Feb 12, 2004 | 06:18 AM
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Old Feb 12, 2004 | 09:26 AM
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Could be the boost bypass actuator is set differently now.
 
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Old Feb 12, 2004 | 12:46 PM
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Simple answer. The restriction has decreased, so the vacuum goes down. The engine is now allowed to breathe easier at idle, and more air is going through the blower with each revolution so the motor doesn't have to suck as hard to get the air it needs/wants.
 
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Old Feb 12, 2004 | 01:06 PM
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So..Porting is a partial fix for the oil ingestion problem......
 
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Old Feb 12, 2004 | 01:37 PM
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Thumbs down OIL DIEGESTION PROBLEM

blower porting probley suck the oil right out of the engine now for sure????
 
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Old Feb 12, 2004 | 03:02 PM
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how do i set the boost bypass actuator? i know where it is. but its a bitck to set
 
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Old Feb 12, 2004 | 03:18 PM
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The boost actuator is located on the driver's side of the intake close to the firewall. There are (2) 10mm bolts that hold it in place. One you can see in the pic and the other is on the backside of the actuator closest to the firewall. Pay attention to the slots location in reference to the bolts so you will know where you started. Loosen bolts and raise the actuator up until you see the LEVER raise up off of the STOP. Lower it back down until the LEVER just touches the STOP then tighten bolts. Now, this is the way it was explained to me but I found that set this close the boost gauge would rise to almost "0" while cruising at 80. I went back and readjusted so I could cruise at 80 with no needle movement unless I barely moved the throttle (and I mean barely). This setting was probably halfway between the stock setting and the just touching setting. The first thing I noticed was the needle jumped immediately to 10lbs and climbed from there. Stock it jumped to 9.5lbs and climbed. The total boost also increased by a 1/2lb to 1/4lb more. I also ran a tick quicker with my fastest mph at the track. The temps were warmer and there was less traction (it rained until the track opened). I think this adjustment is worth a small amount of speed. Besides, it's free.
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