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Nov 15, 2006 | 05:20 PM

Paul619

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Boost problem!

Hey guys. I am having trouble with my 06. I am not making the boost that I used to make. I have a BDog chip and I used to make around 32 psi and now I am only making 26. I brought it into the dealler without the chip and they are saing that it is fine. anyone have any ideas? there has also been a small amount of white smoke when I take off, but only when it is under load like towing or hard accel. any help would be great

thanks!

Nov 15, 2006 | 06:53 PM

ford4lifer

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You should keep it under 30! Unless you got deep pockets.

Nov 15, 2006 | 06:55 PM

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I am just wondering why it isnt hitting the 32 it used to. I have 2 of these trucks and they were running about the same and now this one is having a hard time making the boost

Nov 15, 2006 | 06:59 PM

ford4lifer

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Possible hole in Y pipe, egr fouled, ask Bowtiehtr when he's on here. He'll probably know or have an idea but he'll tell you over 30 is bad news.

Nov 15, 2006 | 07:16 PM

Paul619

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It was not a constant 32 would spike and hold about 30 i also should have said that I have replaced the egr valve too to see if that was the problem. kinda expensive and still didnt fix my small smoking problem

Nov 15, 2006 | 07:25 PM

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i can't comment on what is normal as i don't know. but mine spikes to only about 26 per autometer boost gauge. so maybe mines i'll too but i don't wanna play with fire so 26 is fine for me.but then again my egr is unplugged so maybe that i unplugged it when i bought it

Nov 15, 2006 | 08:27 PM

gryf250

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Mine spikes to about 26 as well, I thought you might want to stay away from above 30 unless you have a reinforced engine

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Nov 15, 2006 | 10:58 PM

Paul619

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it will make 24 stock and with the chip it makes 26 but it used to spike 32 in both my trucks but one is giving me a problem

Nov 16, 2006 | 05:49 AM

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25-27 is normal for a stock truck

Paul.. are you making 26 stock?

Nice Truck!! Sorry off subject.

Nov 16, 2006 | 06:53 AM

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Nice Truck!! Sorry off subject.

I know, where's the gallery?

Nov 16, 2006 | 07:50 AM

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The 6.0 has had issues with vanes sticking in the turbos at both full and no boost. When you brought it in, the dealer could have reflashed with the one that helps free up the vanes. Everyone is right, when you get over 30 it isnt right. We are told, anything over 23 is acceptable for stock configuration. Cant help you with your controller.