BLT, need help

[Big Doyle]

i need a step by step guide on how to do a BLT...i have to do it my self and know nothing about it as this is my first turbo car...

 

[r1991_4g63t]

i know im gonna sound stupid afterwards...what is a BLT?

 

[b00stedtalon2]

Either bacon lettuce tomato sandwich or boost leak test. I'm guessing boost leak test.

Here's a write up on how to do one.
IC Pipe Tester

 

[ali]

yeah what is a BLT?

 

[r1991_4g63t]

Either bacon lettuce tomato sandwich or boost leak test. I'm guessing boost leak test.

Here's a write up on how to do one.
IC Pipe Tester

i was thinkin the first choice the second never occured

 

[No_Skillz]

BLT - Boost Leak Test (about as essential as bacon lettuce and tomatoes for the DSMer)

Use the IC pipe tester, get an air compressor, and pressurize the system. Spray some soapy water around all connections (couplers, TB, manifold, BOV) and look/listen for leaks.

Also keep an eye on your boost gauge and make sure the pressure doesn't exceed 25psi (on a stock motor). You are shooting for ~5psi higher than what you run daily. However, if this is your first time doing a BLT, you'll come nowhere close.

A good system will hold 20psi and slowly lose pressure down to 0 over 15-30 seconds.

 

[r1991_4g63t]

You are shooting for ~5psi higher than what you run daily. However, if this is your first time doing a BLT, you'll come nowhere close.

why do you say this? guaranteed leaks? ive never done one

 

[Big Doyle]

thanks for the help guys