Not boosting right:S

[nufc123]

my 93 wrx import has just started to not boost right.
but when hittin the revs the boost gauge still shows full boost.
but i know its lacking the power of the full boost.
any ideas anyone?

[stiimpreza1984]

Originally Posted by nufc123

my 93 wrx import has just started to not boost right.
but when hittin the revs the boost gauge still shows full boost.
but i know its lacking the power of the full boost.
any ideas anyone?

Could try plugs bud spark might be weak and it not performing to its best

[ben281083]

i know many people on here dont like manual boost controllers. but i had so many problems with not boosting right that i replaced so many new parts and still no joy, in the end i fitted a boost controller and set it to 1 bar and no problems with boost now,
but there must be a problem there in the first place, i would also try plugs first but carefull with the coil packs as if not you will end up having to replace them aswell, like i have just done,,

[Tidgy]

Originally Posted by ben281083

i know many people on here dont like manual boost controllers. but i had so many problems with not boosting right that i replaced so many new parts and still no joy, in the end i fitted a boost controller and set it to 1 bar and no problems with boost now,
but there must be a problem there in the first place, i would also try plugs first but carefull with the coil packs as if not you will end up having to replace them aswell, like i have just done,,

if the boost controler sorts it then its masking what the real problem is.

were not totaly anti them, its just they tend to get used to increase power cheaply, most arn't ever setup right and can throw the afr right out which in worst case can make the engine lean out.

[seddomyster]

im best taking mine off then because my mbc doesnt even keep it to 0.3 psi to save turbo for time being. waste of money

[Tidgy]

sounds like your turbo's well and truley shagged then mate, i'd drive it as little as possible till you can get it sorted. prob worth getting it looked at to confirm the turbo is nackered, might be something else.

[seddomyster]

no i mean my turbo fine an perfect but until map i wanted to use mbc to keep boost levels low as poss until that then i can floor it lol

[Tidgy]

o right i get ya now lol

i would take it very steady anyway matey, better safe than sorry

[nufc123]

ah rite cheers lads i'll have a look at the plugs and that, my boost gauge is an electronicone if that makes any difference, its still readin as if its boosting right tho, could this still mean the plugs nd coil packs?

[seddomyster]

Originally Posted by Tidgy

o right i get ya now lol

i would take it very steady anyway matey, better safe than sorry

yea mate i take it as steady as i can. no engine light or engine knocking so far so all good. just cant wait for the remap then not to worry at all.

[seddomyster]

Originally Posted by nufc123

ah rite cheers lads i'll have a look at the plugs and that, my boost gauge is an electronicone if that makes any difference, its still readin as if its boosting right tho, could this still mean the plugs nd coil packs?

maybe coil packs but never had this problem. how do u know it not feeling like there no power. ave u had an impreza before?

[nufc123]

just compared to when i first got it, there a massive difference in the feel of the boost,