boost solenoid restrictor ...thingy...

[98SilverGS-T]

I did that free mod where u remove the tiny restrictor from the boost solenoid and i can deffinitely tell a difference (I sound like a little kid but seriously I'm having fun working on my car). When i rev my engine the rpm's seem to go up faster...The only thing i wanna know is, is this safe? I'm stock except my Injen Intake. I was reading that it raises the boost level to almost 17. I know my turbo is only made for 15 tops but is this safe?
O yea, I also noticed my car would die if i gave it too much clutch and now the rpm's drop to virtually 1k but it doesn't "die"...

Any info. would be GREATLY appreciated
Thanks

 

[90tsi]

Originally posted by 98SilverGS-T
I was reading that it raises the boost level to almost 17. I

don't know where you heard that but you will be lucky to get 12-13psi out of it. You have nothing to worry about.

 

[98SilverGS-T]

Whew...Thanks. I knew that sounded kinda fake to get that much extra boost from that little restrictor. I just ordered myself a Palm 100 and all i need now is my pocketlogger!

 

[mattn]

hmm.. never heard of this mod... where can i find info/directions on it?

 

[boostin97talon]

I did that mod to my car and was getting 14 psi with an open filter, uicp and 1g bov. I put a 3" catback on and started getting stupid high boost pressures. 22 psi spikes leveling of from 18 psi to 15 psi, (it would vary greatly from time to time) so what you heard is true, but only if you start doing other mods, like exhaust. Luckily, I was afraid of that happening, and already had a boost controller on the way before I did the exhaust, and had that on a couple days later, problem solved.

 

[Silent2g]

if you still have the stock 2g bov you're not getting anywhere over 13-14 psi. it won't hold it

 

[98SilverGS-T]

Thanks everyone. Here's the link: http://www.jumptronix.com/2g_go_faster/Faqs/WasteGateSolenoidRestrictionFAQ.htm
The easiest mod yet. I had a little trouble b/c i was too lazy to take off the coolant bottle but still only took me a good 20 minutes...

 

[91awdtsi]

is that just a 2g free mod or is it for a 1g to

 

[98SilverGS-T]

My guess is it's for 2g's only but I could be wrong b/c i doesnt say it works w/ 1 g's too....

 

[InferiorWang]

I think it also works for 1g's but Im not sure. I'd just build a $10 mbc and not worry about it.

 

[Enigma_Man]

I think it's the same thing, but yeah, on the 1G's, in the Boost control solenoid, there's this little... sleeve inside one of the hose connectors, and you just pull it out with the super-cool paperclip mod hehe

supposedly gives an extra psi or so.

-Jesse

 

[LASERLX]

yes you can do it on 1gs......gives about 1 psi of boost

 

[RedTurboEclipse]

yea i dont htink a stock 2g can hold that much boost.. does anyone happen to know how much exact?>

 

[samuraitekno]

the mods are all on the performance part of the website. just go to the home page and click tuning guide

 

[1998GSX]

i did that mod too the other night. i just ogt bored and decided to do it. i noticed a different sound when the turbo started to spool up and i also noticed the car had some extra kick to it.

 

[98SilverGS-T]

1998GSX: Did you notice the Rpm's go up faster? or is just me? I noticed a bit more power too....

 

[1998GSX]

i tried to look at the rpms today when i went to work and when i was comin home......and i guess they do. ill go take a drive in a couple of minutes and check again. well i still have the factory boost gauge(which is pretty much useless) it seems to raise a lot quicker than it did before.

 

[1998GSX]

yeah i did notice the rpms going up faster

 

[eclipx]

i just did it a few hours ago... its a lot easier than it sounds.. everything seems a lot smoother..

 

[98SilverGS-T]

well i still have the factory boost gauge(which is pretty much useless) it seems to raise a lot quicker than it did before.

Same! My innacurate boost gauge goes up a lot faster now too...

 

[koreanpersuasio]

the stock turbo on 2G can run about 15psi... mine runs at 15psi...