What is normal boost pressure?
#1
What is normal boost pressure?
Hello, I have a 2002 F350 7.3L power stroke with an automatic trans.
I have an Edge Evolution tuner that shows boost pressure etc....
It seems like the boost pressure is a little high.
Driving at 60 MPH the boost pressure is reading 2PSI, wen I come to an up hill incline (Not steep) the pressure climbs to 5 sometimes 6 PSI.
Wen I take off from a stop the tach runs up to around 2200, 2300 RPM
and pressure climbs to 8 or 9 PSI.
The transmission seem like it shifts normally, I am running p305 Goodrich AT Tires, And I am pretty sure I have 3.73 gears.
Just wandering if this seems normal or if there is something I need to check.
The truck seems to run fine, I can here the turbo air release at shift points,
I even thought the tuner may be giving false pressure readings.
Any advise would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
I have an Edge Evolution tuner that shows boost pressure etc....
It seems like the boost pressure is a little high.
Driving at 60 MPH the boost pressure is reading 2PSI, wen I come to an up hill incline (Not steep) the pressure climbs to 5 sometimes 6 PSI.
Wen I take off from a stop the tach runs up to around 2200, 2300 RPM
and pressure climbs to 8 or 9 PSI.
The transmission seem like it shifts normally, I am running p305 Goodrich AT Tires, And I am pretty sure I have 3.73 gears.
Just wandering if this seems normal or if there is something I need to check.
The truck seems to run fine, I can here the turbo air release at shift points,
I even thought the tuner may be giving false pressure readings.
Any advise would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
#4
This is what led you to question the boost? Those numbers are normal for a light foot. The truck is capable of about 17 PSI at WOT with no modifications... and 22 PSI with a ten-second modification of the red tube.
Let's talk about that noise... I'm assuming it's a stock intake. If you had a 6637 intake, the noise is normal. If it's a stock intake, you may have a leak in your intake box (bad seal at the filter) and it would need to be addressed before you cause harm to your turbo.
Let's talk about that noise... I'm assuming it's a stock intake. If you had a 6637 intake, the noise is normal. If it's a stock intake, you may have a leak in your intake box (bad seal at the filter) and it would need to be addressed before you cause harm to your turbo.
#5
This is what led you to question the boost? Those numbers are normal for a light foot. The truck is capable of about 17 PSI at WOT with no modifications... and 22 PSI with a ten-second modification of the red tube.
Let's talk about that noise... I'm assuming it's a stock intake. If you had a 6637 intake, the noise is normal. If it's a stock intake, you may have a leak in your intake box (bad seal at the filter) and it would need to be addressed before you cause harm to your turbo.
Let's talk about that noise... I'm assuming it's a stock intake. If you had a 6637 intake, the noise is normal. If it's a stock intake, you may have a leak in your intake box (bad seal at the filter) and it would need to be addressed before you cause harm to your turbo.
I hered K&N is very bad for diesel.
thank you for the help
#7
The drop-in K&N has a bad reputation on these trucks in the stock air box application due to sealing improperly with the air box lid. Many run a K&N CAI system with a conical filter with no issues.
Member Y2KW57 posted an extremely insightful post on the downfalls of the stock box a couple weeks back. I'll search for the post, but in the meantime hopefully he sees this thread and posts it up.
That being said, your boost numbers do sound on the low side of normal. Coupled with the noise you describe, I'm inclined to agree with Tugly that you have a leak pre-turbo.
Edit: Found it. Starting with post #19.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...uestion-2.html
Member Y2KW57 posted an extremely insightful post on the downfalls of the stock box a couple weeks back. I'll search for the post, but in the meantime hopefully he sees this thread and posts it up.
That being said, your boost numbers do sound on the low side of normal. Coupled with the noise you describe, I'm inclined to agree with Tugly that you have a leak pre-turbo.
Edit: Found it. Starting with post #19.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...uestion-2.html
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#9
My cents, Just based off of what you stated, 2psi at 60 mph seems accurate based off my Stock Setting truck. Slight incline seems the same also at 5 to 6psi. 2200 rpm from a take off and around 9psi boost is accurate to what i get on my truck also. NO LOAD, NO 5th wheel or car trailer. A PFFFFTT Is also similar to what i get in my truck while shifting, Sometimes.
I have 6637. Now flip the program to a 80E, or have "a load" is a different story.
I have 6637. Now flip the program to a 80E, or have "a load" is a different story.
#12
File this in the column labeled FWIW: Ford made two intakes for this truck - the stock one you have, and the AIS. The AIS is my favorite, breathes much better than stock, and is extremely quiet... plus it's the same filter media all Powerstrokes went to after the 7.3L.
Motorcraft AIS Extended Life Filter Kit - Riffraff Diesel Performance
Motorcraft AIS Extended Life Filter Kit - Riffraff Diesel Performance
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#15
I don't see numbers that imply any leak, but all I've seen are light throttle numbers. Only a WOT run under load (like a zero to freeway speeds or a hard run up a hill) will give the true story. If you suspect an exhaust leak, you have to look everywhere - the manifolds, ups, collector, turbo, and downpipe. I had leaks on all of the above and it took a sizeable Buck$Zooka blast to replace everything.