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Old Jul 17, 2008 | 03:19 PM
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Finally have boost

so, after playing with my car for hours/months/days, etc. I finally got it fixed


I have boost, it comes on pretty fast too. Only was doing 3psi, but still lighting em up and breaking loose at 50mph.

Now, i need a new set of drag radials, and a bigger spring
Old Jul 17, 2008 | 03:51 PM
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Congrats!
Old Jul 17, 2008 | 06:39 PM
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reamo: What was the cause?
Old Jul 17, 2008 | 09:03 PM
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a leak at my header flange. I simply kept overlooking it.

It hooks decent, enough that i twisted something in the suspension, not sure what yet, have to get it in the air tomorrow
Old Jul 22, 2008 | 04:58 PM
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Ah. How did you correct the leak? Did you use a gasket or make your own with RTV?

Glad to hear it's runnin' badass
Old Jul 22, 2008 | 11:58 PM
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using permatex ultra-copper as the gasket. Working good so far, we'll see how well it holds up after i get the 6 psi spring in it
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