Sjd6795
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- May 14, 2014
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Wilsonville,
Oregon
Well I just went out for my first drive after installing my 3" intake pipe and I noticed my power is way down. I'm still running the 14b turbo at about 18 psi. Would a 3" intake just be to big for the stock turbo? The car holds boost all the way no hesitation or stutter, I have noticed I lost a bit of low end torque and gained a little top end. But what could the reason be for the car feeling sluggish? I did a easy first to fourth pull because my idler pulley is lose and making a clicking noise or something in that area. And I barely made it past 45mph.
Before I installed the 3" intake pipe my car had torque all the way through it literally felt like the car was alive. Now it just feels like it hasn't been eating it's greens. I've made sure everything is tightened down thoroughly, and my intercooler pipes have been installed for several months prior to the power loss.
My mods:
2.5" Upper intercooler pipes(3" gm maf before the TB)
MBC and boost gauge
Wideband 02 and gauge
3" intake(blow through setup obviously)
Vented stock bov
Maf-translator
Bought and waiting arrival:
Timing belt kit with balance shaft eliminator
Walbro 190 with rewire kit
Apexi safc-2
Gates water pump
Here's a picture for whatever reason.
Before I installed the 3" intake pipe my car had torque all the way through it literally felt like the car was alive. Now it just feels like it hasn't been eating it's greens. I've made sure everything is tightened down thoroughly, and my intercooler pipes have been installed for several months prior to the power loss.
My mods:
2.5" Upper intercooler pipes(3" gm maf before the TB)
MBC and boost gauge
Wideband 02 and gauge
3" intake(blow through setup obviously)
Vented stock bov
Maf-translator
Bought and waiting arrival:
Timing belt kit with balance shaft eliminator
Walbro 190 with rewire kit
Apexi safc-2
Gates water pump
Here's a picture for whatever reason.
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