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Old Jun 2, 2016 | 09:27 AM
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Yes for sure. My dash boss was dicking me around last night but I'll get some numbers tonight. You want key on engine off and running? Thank you.
Key on, engine off.
Since you have a Dashboss, here's my numbers for comparison.
Keep in mind that the Dashboss measures Ebp's in psi, not hg's of mercury. The conversion is about 33.5 hg's. They should all 3 be relatively close with koeo.


 
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Old Jun 2, 2016 | 12:55 PM
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Return the truck to stock tune before doing all of this
 
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Old Jun 2, 2016 | 01:24 PM
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Ok sounds good. First thing I will do is return to stock then post my numbers. Thanks. Will my SCT tuner show these sensor values? Should right and I will have it plugged in anyways.
 
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Old Jun 2, 2016 | 04:39 PM
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Stock tune
KOEO
VGT 0%
EBPS 17psi
BARO 27.5 inhg
MAP 27.8 inHg
MAF 0.00 lb/min

Running cold idle
VGT 15%
EBPS 17.2
BARO 27.5
MAP 27.2
MAF 4.44 lb/min
 
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Old Jun 2, 2016 | 04:42 PM
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After it idled for a bit the VGT came up to 82% and EBPS around 21 psi.
 
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Old Jun 2, 2016 | 05:01 PM
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So now with the stock tunes it won't break 28psi? Is the overboosting all in my tunes? Can I get a tune just for the EGR delete and tranny shift points? The engine light hasn't come back on yet for the EGR but I'm sure it will.
 
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Old Jun 2, 2016 | 05:34 PM
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See if it straightens out. Go drive the snot out if it.
 
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Old Jun 2, 2016 | 05:38 PM
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So it turns out I can run just the trans tune and egr delete but now the boost is back up a little. Like 30-32psi. I'm not sure why it would be. Is this just they way they are? Either have to much boost or your CEL coming on because of the EGR delete. Grrrr.
 
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Old Jun 2, 2016 | 06:14 PM
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Is this normal for a trans only tune to increase my boost. I can still break 30psi if I try unloaded. Should I call it good? Is this to high for no studs?
 
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Old Jun 2, 2016 | 07:42 PM
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So when I say it will overboost I don't mean every time I nail the throttle. 1-2-3 and it will sit between 25-28psi if my foot is on the floor it's when I back out and the rpms drop in the higher gears is when it will spike up. Also I did remove the throttle plate and it didn't seem to change anything.
 
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Old Jun 2, 2016 | 08:09 PM
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VTG should be near 80% at idle. A tune will fool the trucks PCM into thinking it's at 28lbs boost. A real gauge will show you what your seeing, higher boost. Also why they say to be careful unless your studded. Higher HP needs higher boost and more fuel.

An over boost of more than 4lbs for more than 5 seconds will set a code and possibly the wrench.

During the over boost, the vanes could be sticking a little, possibly you need to clean the turbo.
 
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So rolling into it in overdrive with the converter locked up?
 
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Old Jun 2, 2016 | 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted by WatsonR
VTG should be near 80% at idle. A tune will fool the trucks PCM into thinking it's at 28lbs boost. A real gauge will show you what your seeing, higher boost. Also why they say to be careful unless your studded. Higher HP needs higher boost and more fuel.

An over boost of more than 4lbs for more than 5 seconds will set a code and possibly the wrench.

During the over boost, the vanes could be sticking a little, possibly you need to clean the turbo.
Yes the VGT came up to 82% after idling for awhile but after a good run it was sitting around 50% I believe. Is that a problem? It's lost it's turbo scream at idle for awhile now. I have a hard time believing this bran new turbo is sticking the exact same way as the old one that I cleaned out. Don't think it's sticky vanes. Thanks for your help.
 
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Old Jun 2, 2016 | 08:24 PM
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So rolling into it in overdrive with the converter locked up?
Yes in fourth it will get close to 30psi and yes after it locks up that seems to be the worst. It will spike up to just over 30-32psi ish. Hard to tell at that speed without crashing. Lol.
 
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Old Jun 2, 2016 | 08:31 PM
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VTG is commanded, not actual. Have you checked the turbo connector?
 
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