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Old Aug 6, 2008 | 11:36 AM
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Turbo Boost ???
Okay guys (and Gals) I am fairley new to this..i need some information..What is the normal boost range by the guage?? I installed a boost and pyro..The boost runs at 0 when crusing @55mph no load..moderately pushing the fuel i seen 15 psi..is that normal??
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cold air intake
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Banks Monster exhaust w/power elbow (installing this week-end)
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Old Aug 6, 2008 | 11:42 AM
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im usualy at 2-5 crusing at 70, so 0-2 lbs is prolly normal at 55. how do the numbers look at WOT, boost and pyro?
 
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don't know yet. pyro isn't installed.. it will be when i install the exhaust this week end..
I was just wondering what the range should be on the boost
 
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0-2 is my reading at 55. no chip and stock exhaust
Pulling 10k camper. it runs about 6 at 55mph
15/16 at wide open.
 
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Old Aug 6, 2008 | 12:02 PM
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sounds like your normal Joey...lol
 
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Old Aug 6, 2008 | 12:03 PM
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Welcome to FTE. Your boost is in the norm. Good luck with the install this weekend. Hope all works good together.
 
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I get 3-4 lbs at 65 mph, you're probably fine.
 
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Thanks Every one.. I will let you know how the install goes...
 
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Welcome Joey - Youre definately in the ballpark w those numbers, Good luck
 
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Welcome Joey! Numbers sound about right. I'm stock, no chip and run 5-6 cruising and 15-18 WOT. Hope your exhaust install goes well.
 
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Stock truck running 5 to 6? Cruising empty? WOW
 
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Stock truck running 5 to 6? Cruising empty? WOW
Wonder what the speed is?
 
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I'm usually running 5-6 as well empty, in the 80 tune, going about 120kmh(75mph).
 
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