16g install = loss of power???

[Texas gst]

So, I got my turbo yesterday (small 16g, used) and installed it today. I feel like it's a n/t now. It is boosting, slower than the t25, as expected. But I thought overall performance would be the same or a little bit better. The t25 would set you in your seat a little bit, but thus one doesn't. Did I do something wrong? Anything I should check that is common?

 

[AllShallPerish]

not a leak, but a restriction. oops. too bad the turbo only lasted me 3 days

What kind of restriction? What happened?

 

[Texas gst]

Ohad the j pipe, but I didn't have an L pipe. When I hooked my IC piping to the j pipe, it kinked. The piece was thick hose and not solid so it blocked the flow. Re-route and good to go

 

[Slow2ndGen]

This thread was so helpful to me...i completely understand now why my 16g and tubular manifold install basically killed my cars power....exhaust leak.....thanks for the info