w4xtc

I searched the archives for a stock max boost pressure. I am only getting 18 lbs of boost. I put a spa digital gauge in and was expecting higher numbers. Can I increase the boost somehow? I read about a elbow but I do not know where it would go or how to put it on. As far as the truck goes it is a 99 24v with 59k miles on it, I have a k and n filter and that is all I have done to the truck. I would like to do some mods but do not have a ton of cash to spend. Are there any tricks that are cheap to increase hp and boost?

emjay

That sounds about right for stock. After installing an Edge EZ with the boost elbow, mine went to about 24 (if I remember correctly), and after adding injectors, it went up to 30 lbs. <br><br>The boost elbow is located on the turbos housing, and there is a small piece of hose between it and the wastegate diaphragm. Some turbos have a hard line, so you cannot easily add a boost elbow. The replacement boost elbow has a small bleed hole so the diaphragm that actuates the waste gate has a lower pressure applied to it, thereby allowing a higher boost before the wastegate opens. The way I understand it, the problem is if you get too much boost, an overboost condition may be detected by the ECM, and it will respond by setting a DTC (check engine light) and de-fuel, eliminating any gain you might have had. You need to have a boost fooler or fueling box to take advantage of the higher boost. I don't know how much boost you can get with stock injectors and just a boost fooler. I suspect it's not much.<br><br>This subject has been discussed before, if you search the forums, you can learn a lot.<br>