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Ok so my r33 gtst is boosting at 11.6 psi... .8 bar and i dont have an aftermarket ecu, and i cant make the boost go any lower!! Mods: pod, cold air box, r34smic, 3" dump 3.5" cat back, and a turbosmart dual stage boost controller.

So am i right in thinking the problem lies with the boost controller? I heard they werent that great anyway... and theres no point in me having a dual stage when at the lowest setting its already over what i can run with no aftermarket ecu!

Anyone know where i can get a good cheap manual boost controller? and are they defectable?

Edited by Alex_r33s2gts25t

Have you installed it correctly? You're meant to be able to set exactly the boost you want. Double check you've got it facing the right direction and all the lines are right, oh, and that you've set the knobs correctly.

Turbotech (ebay) make a great & cheap manual controller.

from what i know a less restrictive exhaust can be causing your spike in boost. my mate with a 33gtst had great boost control while stock - after he put on his hks superdrager.. boost control turned to shit.

if ur not planning on going for big power just get a ebc and get the stock computer retuned - something safe 13psi'ish?? will take care of ur problem and will make it safe to run that higher boost for not that much of a cost.

hope this helps.

stef

Hey yeah all the lines are facing the right way and its installed correctly... the knobs are turned as far back as they can go for their lowest setting.... before i did the exhaust (had r34smic, and pod and cover installed) it was boosting at 10psi... i couldnt change it any lower... then with the exhaust now its 11.6psi wtf..

Then again, when the aftermarket boost gauge was telling me 10psi, the factory one was saying about 7-8psi...

i need to get it tuned... then they can test it and tell me wtf its boosting at :)

Hey yeah all the lines are facing the right way and its installed correctly... the knobs are turned as far back as they can go for their lowest setting.... before i did the exhaust (had r34smic, and pod and cover installed) it was boosting at 10psi... i couldnt change it any lower... then with the exhaust now its 11.6psi wtf..

Then again, when the aftermarket boost gauge was telling me 10psi, the factory one was saying about 7-8psi...

i need to get it tuned... then they can test it and tell me wtf its boosting at :D

If you're after correct problem diagnosis, shell out a few bucks, get an ECU remap and dynotune at the same time. The following guy is realistically priced and knows his stuff:

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/Re...no-t210097.html

If you do require a good manual boost controller, a Turbotech is the way to go. Make sure you have an accurate boost gauge before you start modifying boost levels. Don't rely on the factory one!

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Turbotech-manual-tu...1QQcmdZViewItem

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