Not getting full boost in 1st/2nd

[jmargelo]

After realizing my car wasnt making as much power as it was a few days ago, I started watching the boost gauge more closely. I realized that I am not making full boost in 1st or 2nd gear. In 2nd I noticed the boost goes up to about 15psi and then goes down to about 12psi. In the rest of the gears I am making full boost. Also, the turbo is not spooling up nearly as quickly as it was. Is this a sign of a damaged turbo, boost leak, or somethng else?

Boost is set at 16psi and mods are as follows:

injen intake
greddy FMIC
XT intercooler piping
XT manual boost controller
Greddy Type-S BOV vented
3" turbo-back exhaust

Stock t25 turbo and fuel system

 

[eclipsegs98911]

I Joe i think you are just seeing a boost spike. The T25 is a s### turbo that cant hold a constant boost. With the mods you have it might cause the turbo to spool faster than it needs to and one it reaches that boost it dies off. You may also have a small leak in one of your pipes. I also have a spike of 15-17 lbs. when i nail the gas. Anyone willing to back up any of the BS I just said.