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Old Aug 21, 2005 | 09:46 PM
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boost problem

i have 96 crewcab, it has a new used motor 4in straight exhaust 3in down pipe, no chips or boxs , had a miss few weeks ago tried inj harness, fuel filter, found #3inj bad but know i can only get 15lbs boost when before i was getting 20+ the new motor has low miles on it don't know how low, but had heads off it was very clean still had crosshach marks in cyls tried map sensor the exhaust back pressure tube was clog soloid cleared it out any ideas
 
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Old Aug 22, 2005 | 07:57 AM
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Have you checked for codes? The EBP sensor may be stopped up also and have to be replaced.
 
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Old Aug 22, 2005 | 05:05 PM
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no codes, and no i didn't replace the ebp. the truck feels like it wants to go but its holding back
 
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Old Aug 22, 2005 | 07:10 PM
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sounds like its not getting enough fuel have you checked fuel pressure??

try unplugging the wire that goes to the ebpv the connector is just infront of the turbo that will allow it to stay open.
 
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