Low Boost?
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From: Rock Springs, WY, USA
Low Boost?
I have been watching my boost guage quite a bit and my 2001 L is bone stock at the moment, but I did order a psp filter and lower pulley earlier today.
My boost when I jump on the throttle hits 6 right away and them climbs a bit to between 7 and 8. I have seen it hit 8 once. Now I only have about 550 miles on her and have not buried the tack yet so maybe I am premature in worrying.
Do you think this is too low or is it fine?
Would altitude affect boost?
I live at about 6400 feet.
Also would having the air on affect the boost?
Thanks for any info and if you have suggestions please let me know.
Paul
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2001 Silver Lightning
Stock.....for now....
My Wish List:
Air intake kit
Lower Pulley
Chip
Electric fan kit
Power Power Power....more to follow
My boost when I jump on the throttle hits 6 right away and them climbs a bit to between 7 and 8. I have seen it hit 8 once. Now I only have about 550 miles on her and have not buried the tack yet so maybe I am premature in worrying.
Do you think this is too low or is it fine?
Would altitude affect boost?
I live at about 6400 feet.
Also would having the air on affect the boost?
Thanks for any info and if you have suggestions please let me know.
Paul
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2001 Silver Lightning
Stock.....for now....
My Wish List:
Air intake kit
Lower Pulley
Chip
Electric fan kit
Power Power Power....more to follow
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From: Waltham Ma.
pgio
The boost guage, and all the guages for that matter are not very accurate. Also the engine will loosen up in a few thousand miles. I think you are just fine, my guage shows about the same as yours, but Jim Datalogged my truck and I am making allmost 10 lbs.
Don't know much about altitude I live at sea level
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The boost guage, and all the guages for that matter are not very accurate. Also the engine will loosen up in a few thousand miles. I think you are just fine, my guage shows about the same as yours, but Jim Datalogged my truck and I am making allmost 10 lbs.
Don't know much about altitude I live at sea level
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Air density will affect boost a considerable amount.
I live in So Cal at about 400' above sea level. I can pull just over 10 lbs. boost on my stock gauge.
I have raced at LA County Raceway which is up in the high desert. The altitude there is 2,700' above sea level. The boost will drop to 8.5 pounds there on a 60 degree day. Factor in a 95 degree day, and it will drop another .5 lbs.
That's another reason why I should add a larger lower pulley. I need to gain some of the lost performance racing at the high altitude.
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I live in So Cal at about 400' above sea level. I can pull just over 10 lbs. boost on my stock gauge.
I have raced at LA County Raceway which is up in the high desert. The altitude there is 2,700' above sea level. The boost will drop to 8.5 pounds there on a 60 degree day. Factor in a 95 degree day, and it will drop another .5 lbs.
That's another reason why I should add a larger lower pulley. I need to gain some of the lost performance racing at the high altitude.
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Red 00"
Pro-M mass air
Swanson chip
Aluminum driveshaft
Jay Lincoln homemade
traction bars
*******'s bed cover
Wet Okoles
Lightning floor mats
Email: jaylincolncobra@aol.com
"UNLESS YOU'RE THE LEAD DOG, THE VIEW NEVER CHANGES"
http://www.zing.com/album/?id=4292716723