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Old 06-15-2012, 11:28 AM
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With out putting the car on a dyno and hooking up the ecu, how can you tell if you have a boost leak somewhere?
Old 06-15-2012, 02:02 PM
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plug just after the turbo and before the throttle body, hook up an air fitting or valve stem to one side and pressurize it. use soapy water to find leaks.




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