Can't Raise the Boost!
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97 Miata stock 1.8 running the full Mk turbo kit, 640cc FF injectors, ms3pnppro, diyautotune EBC running close loop boost control.
I had to set to 185kpa (12psi) and all was well. I am going to be rebuilding the engine in the fall and hopefully running an EFR6258. My bright idea was to turn up the boost to around 15 psi, just because I don't care if I blow the motor or not. Problem is I can't get the boost go above 184kpa and it only hit 184 in a 4th gear pull from 2k. any other gear and/or higher than 2k rpm it wont get above 175kpa.
Anybody know what the deal could be? I put my boost settings at 185 tapering to 195 above 5000rpm. looking at the log I have attached even when I hit 180 the boost actually tapers down instead of up like I have it set. I have read the Joe Perez sticky, but I am running an EBC and have the boost line ran just before the throttle body. I did a ghetto boost leak test by sealing the intake of the turbo and then blowing on a hose hooked to the intake manifold with the throttle body blade open. There was no hissing and I could feel all the pressure being held without leaking.
I have attached a log and my current tune.
I had to set to 185kpa (12psi) and all was well. I am going to be rebuilding the engine in the fall and hopefully running an EFR6258. My bright idea was to turn up the boost to around 15 psi, just because I don't care if I blow the motor or not. Problem is I can't get the boost go above 184kpa and it only hit 184 in a 4th gear pull from 2k. any other gear and/or higher than 2k rpm it wont get above 175kpa.
Anybody know what the deal could be? I put my boost settings at 185 tapering to 195 above 5000rpm. looking at the log I have attached even when I hit 180 the boost actually tapers down instead of up like I have it set. I have read the Joe Perez sticky, but I am running an EBC and have the boost line ran just before the throttle body. I did a ghetto boost leak test by sealing the intake of the turbo and then blowing on a hose hooked to the intake manifold with the throttle body blade open. There was no hissing and I could feel all the pressure being held without leaking.
I have attached a log and my current tune.
Last edited by user 8202; 06-08-2020 at 02:27 PM.
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