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2G GSX Bucks under certain conditions

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tdd536

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Sep 14, 2018
Elkhorn, Wisconsin
Heres my issue:
When the fuel tank is below lets say 1/2 tank (gague is broken so i'm just guestimating) I get a condition where it feels like a large buck (hitting a brick wall) happens when accelerating quickly. When the tank is full or near full, this bucking does not occur. I have read up on fuel cut/boost leaks, and cannot find anything that relates to fuel tank level. I have replaced the fuel filter and fuel sock, and my fuel feed line is 6AN.

fuel system (-6AN feed line, stock injectors, stock regulator)
Stock turbo
Injen style intake
Megan racing downpipe
Greddy (likely replica) exhaust from downpipe back
crushed 1g bov
stock ecu

I have recently done a clutch job and most of the IC piping had to come off for it, as I have a side mount. I clamped down the hoses as tight as I could get it, and inspected the hoses for any tears or cuts. The condition still occurs. I am basically ruling out boost leaks.

I accidentaly had my wastegate actuator not hooked up (fun, fast accident) to the line, and it boosted up to 20psi without an issue when I had a full tank.

Fuel pressure regulator? Fuel pump? Too much air being seen by maf? I rule the last one out due to it not happening with a full tank.

Please toss around some ideas, I really am stuck here and want to remedy this issue as it causes me to make too many trips to the gas station.
 
How is your engine temperature. Does it buck after driving around awhile. Have you looked at your spark plugs?
 
Ahh crap, I thought I was going to get free "GSX Bucks" under certain conditions, like if I spent so much at a vendor...your title is misleading LOL.
 
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