New intercooler and boost levels

[Tylo60]

You know what idk. My buddy put the couplers in. Crap, I'm gonna pull the bumper now and re do it

I'm
Not sure I understand the use of silicone

 

[airjor13]

With stage 2 the intake and fmic what boost psi should I be at?

Well it depends on the load and torque targets but if everything is fine, it "should" be hitting 20+psi range on full boost.

 

[westcoaST]

Silicone lubricant prevents cuts and allows the aluminum couplers to slide in further than brute strength. I get some stuff called pool lube at a pool supply website (Leslies). I work at a place that manufactures lots of high and low pressure ducting for aircraft, so we are familiar with this type of stuff. This is why I purchased Murray constant tension clamps. The OEM clamps are good, but there is nothing to prevent them from loosening. I have a list of sizes and what they look like in my build thread. I installed my FMIC several weeks ago with no loosening of any clamps. These clamps are $6.00 to $9.00 but are worth it. I got most of them at McKenney.com

 

[Tylo60]

So don't clamp the clamp on top
Of the metal coupler. ?

 

[westcoaST]

Take a look at the OEM clamps. They even have a clip on the end of them to keep the clamp away from the hose edge. Here is a pic showing where all clamps should be located.

 

[Tylo60]

So rearranged the clamps and tightemd everything again. Peaked at 18.82 psi...

 

[westcoaST]

Next step is to pressurize your system with a pressure plug, and make sure your boost hose system can hold 20 - 22 psi. Check out this forum for a boost pressure check plug. You can also make one with a pressure gauge and a tire valve. Before you do that, change to your stage 1 Cobb Tune and check out your boost pressure. Maybe you have a small leak in your intercooler?

 

[Tylo60]

Next step is to pressurize your system with a pressure plug, and make sure your boost hose system can hold 20 - 22 psi. Check out this forum for a boost pressure check plug. You can also make one with a pressure gauge and a tire valve. Before you do that, change to your stage 1 Cobb Tune and check out your boost pressure. Maybe you have a small leak in your intercooler?

Ok I'll switch over to stage 1. I was thinking maybe these stock hoses can't handled it idk. Thank you for all the help

 

[razorlab]

stock hoses can handle at least 24psi.

What gear are you checking your boost levels in?

 

[Tylo60]

stock hoses can handle at least 24psi.

What gear are you checking your boost levels in?

Mostly 1 and 2nd 3rd up too 4-5k Rpms

 

[razorlab]

Like you are going WOT in 1st, shifting to 2nd WOT and then shifting to 3rd WOT?

How about just going WOT in 3rd?

 

[Tylo60]

Like you are going WOT in 1st, shifting to 2nd WOT and then shifting to 3rd WOT?

How about just going WOT in 3rd?

To redline? I'd have to jump on the highway lol

 

[Tylo60]

I just had the stage 2 93 on again. Car feels good, doesn't feel slow. But once again 1-3rd 18.6psi

I'll try stage 1 again tomorrow

 

[lessard.dcj]

Maybe the revs climb too fast in the first 3 gears for the turbo to produce 21+ psi when useing a stage 2 or 3.. possibility?

 

[Tylo60]

Maybe the revs climb too fast in the first 3 gears for the turbo to produce 21+ psi when useing a stage 2 or 3.. possibility?

No clue lol. But I know for sure everything is tight. I thought I read somewhere else, with the efficancy of the new IC that it wouldn't need that much boost to reach the torque curve? Does that make any sense

 

[razorlab]

What I meant was just be in third at like 2500-3000 and go WOT until like 4500 to see peak boost instead of rowing through the gears at WOT.

 

[Sourskittle]

100% stock charge pipes are def good for at least 27psi.

 

[rodmoe]

Yup peak boost should hit well before 5k so really no need to hit redline as the boost will be trailing off well before that..

 

[westcoaST]

I suggest you pull your IC & take it to a radiator shop, have them pressure test it with air, to verify you don't have any leaks. I have a similar setup to you, and I'm getting higher boost readings.

 

[Tylo60]

I peaked today at 19.2 . Idk my injen intake since I got it sounds like dark vader breathing lol nornal?