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Old 03 November 2011, 03:12 AM
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Default What boost should my97 saloon turbo be running?

Hi, just wondering what boost my 97 uk turbo awd 4 dr saloon should be running.
I get just under 10 psi under full load is this about right, i think it may be a bit low?
Old 03 November 2011, 10:39 AM
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I think it should be 0.9 bar which is 12 PSI. So yes a bit low. Check all your pipes for splits and make sure everything is tight.

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standard boost on your car is 0.7 bar, about 10 psi.
Old 03 November 2011, 11:06 AM
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Originally Posted by 10bats
standard boost on your car is 0.7 bar, about 10 psi.
Are you sure about that?
Old 03 November 2011, 11:34 AM
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whats the code on the ecu they both could be right
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My old 97 STI V3 used read 0.9 bar 12psi
Old 03 November 2011, 03:01 PM
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97 sti runs 0.9 bar standard
97 wrx or uk runs 0.7 bar standard
from my understanding but i could be wrong.
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My lights on my gauges dont work at night. I just went and checked again in daylight its actualy 6psi lol definatley something leaking lol
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