I think it's broke... intercooler

[stratt134]

Check out these pictures. Wasn't me I promise, . Is boost leaking out here? The car runs pretty good, the stock boost gauge almost hits the plus sign on WOT. Everything is stock except intake.

Thanks,
Sean

 

[Ronnie01]

Looks like you have a rat problem there...

 

[VelocitàPaola]

No... there shouldn't be any boost leaks. That's just the bottom plate that's torn, not one of the extruded tubes that air goes through.

 

[MrBoxx]

No... there shouldn't be any boost leaks. That's just the bottom plate that's torn, not one of the extruded tubes that air goes through.

My thoughts also. Hopefully the tube nearest to that hole isn't damaged also. How did that happen, out of curiosity?

 

[stratt134]

damage from previous owner, I have only had the car a few weeks

 

[No_Skillz]

*sniff sniff*... I smell... upgrade.

 

[MrBoxx]

Exactly.

If you don't want to/can't upgrade, I have my FMIC on (actually... it's been on for the last 8 months) and once I get pipes for it, I won't need my stock SMIC. If you still need one by then (and at the rate I'm going, it'll be another 8 months ) let me know and I'll give it to you or something.

 

[CanadianTSi]

Probably isn't leaking, but a boost leak test wouldn't be a bad idea...

 

[stratt134]

One of the first mods I want to do is a FMIC so this just gives me a reason to do it sooner... I don't mind

What's the easiest way to do the boost leak test?

 

[sadsm]

Here you go

http://www.vfaq.com/mods/ICtester.html