16 Turbo lag

[MYTOYZ]

Sorry, title should read 16G.

Another question for you guys... :)

I've been trying to use the 'Search' but cannot get it to work so I apologize if this has been covered before.

I have a Big 16G turbo and am not real impressed with the turbo lag. I can't get the boost to kick in until the tach swings by 5500 in 1st. By the time I've hit full boost it's time to shift. :eek: Is this normal for a 16G?

[Kracka]

No, you have a serious problem, you should be hitting full street boost around 3000 RPM's. Either your turbo has already walked out the door or you have a serious boost leak.

[MYTOYZ]

No, you have a serious problem, you should be hitting full street boost around 3000 RPM's. Either your turbo has already walked out the door or you have a serious boost leak.

Should I be able to build boost by revving the engine in nuetral? If I stab the throttle from idle I cannot build any boost.

[JET]

Generally no, you need a load on the engine to build boost. Do a boost leak test.

[Kracka]

Should I be able to build boost by revving the engine in nuetral? If I stab the throttle from idle I cannot build any boost.
Thats normal, you will only build boost if the engine is under load (i.e. not free-revving).

[MYTOYZ]

OK, thanks guys.

[MYTOYZ]

I think I will buy a Boostpro leak tester. Anyone had any experience with those?

[95talonracer]

I would make one yourself it is cheap and easy. Just either do a search for how to make one or take the measurements of piping on your car and go to the local hardware. good luck.

[Elementality158]

They are so easy to make. Ill get a pic of mine.

[MYTOYZ]

They are so easy to make. Ill get a pic of mine.

That would be great, thanks.