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Old Dec 27, 2013 | 07:22 PM
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Sometimes get full 1.25 other times i dont oyher times take a while longer to get thete seems odd. Boost leek?
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Old Dec 27, 2013 | 07:47 PM
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Could be, check all your hoses for splits and clean them if in doubt. Also clean the Boost Controller as well and making sure the restrictor pill is clean.
Everything else okay on the car?
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Old Dec 27, 2013 | 08:43 PM
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Yes engine was taken out to do clutch 4 weeks ago and fit new rad then other day blew a coolent pipe. Obv wasnt tightend up correctly put back on rebled system and since then been same but noticed issue mentiond above maybe allways been like this. But im going to check all pipes sunday want to make sure its spot on as adding a few mods over next few weeks and another map.
Boosing at 1.25
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Old Dec 27, 2013 | 08:44 PM
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Where would restrictor pill be? Ive a feeling its been removed
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Old Dec 27, 2013 | 09:22 PM
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Will be in the small vac hose near the turbo on the other side of the t-piece.
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Old Dec 27, 2013 | 09:31 PM
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Engine out to fit clutch? Eh where on earth did you take it?
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Old Dec 27, 2013 | 09:54 PM
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Did it my self. Got a hoist so easier than messing around on the floor. Lol does thr restrictor have to be there?
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Old Dec 27, 2013 | 11:32 PM
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Originally Posted by vc_1985
Did it my self. Got a hoist so easier than messing around on the floor. Lol does thr restrictor have to be there?
Yes, it does, and the right one
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Old Dec 28, 2013 | 12:37 AM
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Should help with the size fella, copy and pasted from else where on the forum:

MY93-96 ... 3 port solenoid 2.0mm restrictor fitted into the vent pipe between solenoid lower port and intake

MY97 (Euro) ... 2 port solenoid 1.2mm restrictor fitted between the turbo and the tee piece

MY97 (JDM) ... 2 port solenoid 0.9mm restrictor fitted between the turbo and the tee piece

MY98 (Euro) ... 2 port solenoid 1.2mm restrictor fitted between the turbo and the tee piece

MY98 WRX (JDM) ... 2 port solenoid 0.9mm restrictor fitted between the turbo and the tee piece

MY98 Sti 4 ... 3 port solenoid 1.5mm restrictor fitted between the turbo and the solenoid adjacent to the solenoid top port

MY99 (Euro) ... 2 port solenoid 1.2mm restrictor fitted between the turbo and the tee piece

MY99 (JDM) ... 2 port solenoid 0.9mm restrictor fitted between the turbo and the tee piece

MY00 (Euro) ... 2 port solenoid 1.2mm restrictor fitted between the turbo and the tee piece

MY00 (JDM) ... 2 port solenoid 0.9mm restrictor fitted between the turbo and the tee piece

MY01-05 (Euro) ... 2 port solenoid 1.2mm restrictor fitted between the turbo and the tee piece

MY01-05 STi ... 2 port solenoid 0.9mm restrictor fitted between the turbo and the tee piece

MY06/MY07 both WRX and Sti 2 port solenoid 0.9mm restrictor between turbo and tee piece

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Ive got a 3 port on
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Old Dec 28, 2013 | 11:34 AM
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Don't need a pill then as long as you're mapped for the 3 port..
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