Thinking I Have a Boost Leak

[voypa]

So I installed my GT71R kit this week and I got my ecu flashed with the Revo GTRS 550cc file. However, I've been doing some pulls and the peak boost I've hit is 14psi, and that was at 5000rpm. I've played around with my SPS3 to try and find a setting to fix this, but haven't been able to. Suggestions or ideas?

[audipotential]

So I installed my GT71R kit this week and I got my ecu flashed with the Revo GTRS 550cc file. However, I've been doing some pulls and the peak boost I've hit is 14psi, and that was at 5000rpm. I've played around with my SPS3 to try and find a setting to fix this, but haven't been able to. Suggestions or ideas?

Well shouldnt you check if you have a boost leak man? If you do problem solved. Youre a big turbo guy though so im sure you know how to check

[1.8quattro]

Do you have VAG-COM? You could check requested vs. actual boost.

[9744RR]

What kind of tip are you running stock or neuspeed?
Where did you get hte 550 file from?

[voypa]

Im running the Neuspeed extreme. I got the 550 file from eurocode, its a revo file.

[F16HTON]

If you are only hitting 14PSi most likely it is an issue with the N75 since that is what the wastegate spring is set at.

If you have a boost gauge, try disconnecting the signal line from the wastegate and carefully do a pull, the turbo should make 25-30psi easily.

***try to be in boost only long enough to see if it spikes***.

[DeanUW]

^ Like Greg said, sounds like the N75, go buy an EBC. Even if its not the fix, at least you'll have an EBC :-)

[F16HTON]

The N75 issue can easily be ironed out, the new 550 file has very smooth throttle actuated boost too.

[voypa]

so you think I should just go pick up an ebc?

[AudiA4_20T]

so you think I should just go pick up an ebc?

No, seriously Colin you dont need one, I could tell you to go out and buy some HREs for your car because it will look nice with them, theres no need

[DeanUW]

so you think I should just go pick up an ebc?

I'm not familiar w/ the 550 program so if it is that much smoother than the typical 440 program then its not a huge deal, I just like the flexibility and if you're like me, I'm constantly adjusting mine. But if you dont NEED it, go buy HRE's like ^ he said

[voypa]

its not that I want an ebc, I just want my car to be boosting where it should be, so like 20-25 psi. and its not, so I'm trying to find a solution.

[F16HTON]

Did you disconnect the boost signal (small vacuum line) from the wastegate yet?

[voypa]

No I didnt, where is it located? Do you have aim or something so I can talk to you without posting every five seconds, lol.

[F16HTON]

AIM = gsfowler

[koolade9]

make sure you've got the hard parts sorted before you start any sw correction...

home-depot boost leak tester ftw!