Jordan5687

When I am running full throttle, I don't see boost levels past about 16 psi. It is at 0 at idle and cruising at about 5-7 psi. I have never gotten out of the teens, and I think I should be in the 20's-30's....Is that correct? I have a stock turbo still on the truck. Should I get a boost controller like BD offers, or something else? I was wondering also what more boost pressure will do? Does it help when hauling big loads? I know these may sound like dumb questions but I'm still a bit new to all of this. Thanks for the help!

99globalwarmer

get a adjsutable boost elbow.

Jordan5687

Who makes a good adjustable boost elbow?

smknram

do you have an auto or manual? and yes your boost should be higher than that with the mods in your sig. higher boost will help pick up speed and lower egts. p.s. you didnt get a boost elbow or j-hook with your juice?

99globalwarmer

do a search for dodge cummins adjustable boost elbow, some should come up

wildwood2500

i dont get much boost eather. idle o cruzing at 60 mph 4 to 5, and wot 35. with elbo closed off

displacedtexan

Jordan- Have you checked for a boost leak? Do you have high EGTs? IIRC the Edge should have come with a boost elbow.

Wildwood- Your numbers sound right. And you really don't want more boost on a stock turbo.

Jordan5687

Ok, I have the boost elbow. But the instructions say on the 01 trucks I can't install it for some reason. I just remember reading it about a week ago or so. I'll need to double check that tomorrow. Anyone have pictures on thier boost elbow? I need clarity on how exactly to install it, if I can. Thanks. I'll run a search for it too. How much boost do you think my stock turbo can handle? Thanks again.

Jordan5687

I have an auto, and yes I have the boost elbow, but didn't install it. The directions weren't too clear on how to. I'd appreciate some help with it. I looked into getting a j-hook or new waste gate actuator. Wasn't sure on what to do though. I've heard the j-hook doesn't really help too much, and have been disappointments on it. Let me know what you guys think I should do to increase my boost. Thanks

Ph4tty

You're right that if you have an 01 auto you can't use the boost elbow. J-hook or turnbuckle are your options and a quick search will bring up lots of pics. You want to keep boost under 30 on that turbo.

smknram

if you are only see 16psi now, then i guarantee you will notice a difference after you put a j-hook now and get it up to about 30

24vCTD

Not trying to steal the thread, but I was just curious if the boost elbow can be used on a '01 5-speed?

graphitecumnz

Yes it can...

Jordan5687

How easy is it installing a J-Hook? I'm going to look into doing that. I'll run a search on it also. If you happen to come across anything, I'd appreciate it if you can shoot it over to me, thanks!

Ph4tty

J hook

http://www.tstproducts.com/index.asp...PROD&ProdID=63

Here's a turnbuckle- 1st one I found doing a search here