Im pretty sure Ive got an air leak somewhere because theres an awful whooshing of air sound and I get very little boost. I put my hands in there around idle and revved the motor a bit and cant for the life of me find a leak. Whats the best way to lok for leaks? I guess I can bust out the soapy water and try that. Anyone heard of an intercooler blowing? Im only making 32psi tops, shouldnt be stressing the stock cooler at all.
Guess Ill order an intercooler boot kit from piers.

 

Physically check all your boots.

I dont know if you bent the body out of the way of the lower boots. The inner fender well will contact the side of the lower boots and wear through them if not addressed.

Id start with the lower boots then work from there.


If your boots look good.... then pressurize the system with air. You'll need to get creative with a PVC cap, a fernco, some glue and a nozzle and regulator. The goal is to take the intake tube off and plug the intake side of the turbo... then be able to add some compressed air.

10 psi will let you hear where it is coming from.

 

Looks like the hose popped off the back of my boost gauge! well, at least it wasnt something major.
Is it normal for a small amount of air to come out the hole on the side of the adjustable boost elbow that TST sells with their fuel cam plate?

 

Yes, that's an air bleed.