Recent content by Daledammit

Sorry guys had a storm and a tree fell on my garage, been too busy to work on the car for awhile and check this thread. Stock chip is in it. I do keep going back to stock boost control just trying to eliminate any additional issues. I've had faster buicks before but my goal with this one is just...

Okay thanks, I have another Y connector from an old car I'll try it. The Y in the picture does have a restricted side in it but the hole size may be wrong. I have a stock wastegate so I can't adj. it. I plan on replacing it obviously but I wanted to fix this first before adding another variable...

Ok swapped the gauge for a known good autometer gauge, vacuum showed identical and a 1lb difference in boost showing 11lbs consistently with the hose run straight from the compressor nipple to the wastegate. I'm thinking this is just a normal variance on the cars, mine may not make as much...

Ok swapped the gauge for a known good autometer gauge, vacuum showed identical and a 1lb difference in boost showing 11lbs consistently with the hose run straight from the compressor nipple to the wastegate. I'm thinking this is just a normal variance on the cars, mine may not make as much...

Sorry I posted that twice I'm new to posting on here have just used it for 10 years to problem solve. Everything I've ever had I felt I could offer to help someone always beat me to it and posted it already. I have checked to make sure the puck does swing freely when disconnected from the gate...

Ok this evening pulled the cat converter, it's been gutted but I put a test pipe in place anyway since it was off. No changes noted in boost, still at 10lbs Ran a line straight from the compressor nipple to the wastegate. Car idled a little rougher for whatever reason but smoothed out under...

Ok this evening pulled the cat converter, it's been gutted but I put a test pipe in place anyway since it was off. No changes noted in boost, still at 10lbs Ran a line straight from the compressor nipple to the wastegate. Car idled a little rougher for whatever reason but smoothed out under...

Ok thanks for the input, I'm at work but I can post a pic of hose and Y connector when I get home tonight. I can check the cat too. I didn't know there was a north Alabama thread, that will come in handy. Looks like most of the guys are less than two hours away from me. I'm about 45 miles from...

I haven't tried a direct line I'll do that, I know I need a scan tool but I let it go with my last car because I was done with buicks lol. Have a friend who has a direct scan in storage somewhere , moved from several buildings. trying to find it so I can buy it. I'll check the cat conv also...

I totally agree it shouldn't add 3psi fixing that single line but it was solid at 7psi before I fixed it and went to 10psi and has been since the first test drive afterward. Would the map sensor itself being basically disconnected create a running condition that would make that large a...

I also replaced the pcv valve and grommet before the smoke test. I really appreciate you taking the time to read this thread. I've been struggling with this for a month before I gave up and posted for help. But after weeks of searching old threads and finding a dozen things I hadn't checked and...

I ran the grainger valve by itself without the factory solenoid at one point. I didn't see any change in boost levels with only it in line regardless whether it was screwed all the way in or out which I know can't be right. I'll try to test the factory solenoid like that tomorrow after work and...

I put the turbonetics bleeder valve in place between the compressor housing nipple and the wastegate per the diagram without the factory solenoid inline. I thought if the solenoid was bad it would boost correctly depending on the valve for control at that point. I didn't see any change up or...

Yes stock down pipe, elbow, stock type exhaust, engine is completely stock to the best of my knowledge except for the just replaced egr valve, a remanned stock type mass air sensor, and a cone air filter.

I've searched forums and checked every suggestion I found. Car will only make 10lb boost. All stock engine. So far I have Quadruple checked the Y fitting on the hoses to make sure it's right. Replaced all vacuum lines with silicone hoses. Everything is zip tied. Checked fuse to boost solenoid...