1994.5 - 1997 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel

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Sep 28, 2010 | 09:00 PM

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desertrat64

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low boost/ low power

i have been reading all the posts about how everyone is pushin 20psi of boost and i cant even get my truck to do that even when im towing does anyone know what the problem could be??

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Sep 28, 2010 | 09:20 PM

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a bone stock truck should hit 15 to 17 psi if it's not then try and unplug you MAP sensor and see if it helps and check the hose going to it to see if it's stoped up

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Sep 28, 2010 | 09:23 PM

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if i unplug it wont that throw a code?

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Sep 28, 2010 | 09:26 PM

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yea it will but when plug it back in after a few miles it will go away

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Sep 28, 2010 | 10:51 PM

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oh ya huge difference ill pick up a new map sensor tomorrow

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Sep 28, 2010 | 10:54 PM

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make sure it's not the VAC. line going to the MAP frist take it loose from the MAP and see if you can blow in it

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Sep 28, 2010 | 10:59 PM

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ok cool thanks

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