i am running 22 psi right now, i was wondering how i might be able to add a few more psi of boost. i have the adjustable elbow, but im not sure if im suppose to mess with the scew in it. i think i want to get to about 30 psi. can you all tell me how to get more? thanks
-gary

 

if you have the adjustable elbow, adjust it. simple as that

 

should i tightent the screw or loosen it?

 

tighten it.

 

add more fuel and you will get more boost

 

i got my plate maxed out right now, still got 22 psi. ill try tighten it and let you all know tomorrow. thanks

-Gary

 

try pushing

the AFC housing forward, and the starwheel full forward as well. The more fuel you put into the engine the more boost tyou are going to get. You might also want to replace your fuel plate as well, Im not certain if you can push a stock plate to 30 PSI and if that dont work. You might wanna try blocking the waste gate, if a bare minimum, you might get quicker boost.

Tx

 

all of thats forward, i have a tst #5 (check my sig). not sure if there is a leak i was going to rig something up to do a pressure test this weekend. but somehow the front screw (not the breakoff) hole stripped, and the bolt wont tighten all the way. would that cause a seal or something to not completely seal or should it be ok. i replaced all the bolts with new ones (hex head) after i found out it was stripped.
-Gary

 

Intercooler boot?

maybe u got a leak there..

Tx

 

ill check them again, but im sure theyre tight
-Gary

 

Tightening the Boost Elbow blocks flow to wastegate, reducing it's ability to open. Block it off completely...see what happens.
If no increase, possible boost leaks. Boot clamps are not the only source of leaks. Pin holes and cuts can be invisible when system is not pressurerized but open up when boots expand.
RJ

 

once you have adjusted the boost elbow, you may want to put a dab of RTV on the screw. I have heard that they can get loose and fall out. No personal experience, but rumor has it...

 

yeah i heard that too and was wondering about it. But today tightened the screw and am now boosting 25 psi at 85 mph, and i think if i get on it some more ill boost more. is that normal? but i really dont think i have any leaks.
-Gary