So I Pressure tested....

[quadtro]

Any heres's what a I found. There's a leak at the y-pipe on both sides. I've got a few questions...

1. what size are those hoses? Getting t-bolt clamps...
2. I pressure tested at approx. 18lbs is that O.K?
3. The leak wasn't noticeable untill the pressure was bout 18lbs in the system, is this still a problem?
4. I've had CEL light on, with misfires/lean codes, think this will solve the issue?

Thanks.

[chris.mcneal]

The Y pipe is never under boost, only vac..... so thats not a boost leak for you.... I'm not really suprise that it started to leak under 18psi cause its not meant to hold that.

[RolledMySTi]

How did you pressure test? Did you use soapy water?

[quadtro]

Tested using the AWE "tool".. Yes, I sprayed soapy water in the area since I was hearing air leaking. I agree it's a vacuum side, so my question is. Will it matter if the leak is there? Is it getting to much air that the MAF is not accounting for?

Don't know if I should take the stock clamps on and put t-bolt one on or not..

Thanks.

[awd2ks4]

You shouldnt need tbolt clamps if your leak is not under pressure, Its sucking so its getting unmetered air.

[MacDaddy]

how bad is it leaking? if air is getting in through there it can cause sluggish performance, the accordion hose going from the maf to the y-pipe was leaking on my car and caused pretty crappy acceleration

[quadtro]

Doesn't seem it's a bad leak, however noticeable at 18psi of pressure I tested at.. The car does bog on acceleration. All this came about after a month of the darin intake mod.