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Old Sep 5, 2004 | 03:57 PM
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right here goes.... got a 2wd saph cos n its running standard boost i think says half a bar on boost guage....the bloke that i just got it off said it has been rebuilt low comp and apparently has been chipped.....what would i need to do to it all in all to get the boost to about a bar safely???

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Old Sep 5, 2004 | 03:59 PM
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half a bar=7.5psi i think it should run more than that
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Old Sep 5, 2004 | 03:59 PM
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turn the boost down
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Old Sep 5, 2004 | 04:49 PM
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conflicting posts here ppl lol wanna boost at a bar what i gotta do to it?
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Old Sep 5, 2004 | 05:10 PM
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stage 1 chip to do a bar
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Old Sep 5, 2004 | 05:13 PM
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Originally Posted by smidsy
stage 1 chip to do a bar
syas its been chipped
you would need to adjust the actuator or the propper way jet the amal valve
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Old Sep 5, 2004 | 05:13 PM
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Shorten the actuator rod.

Really if you don't know what chips in it etc prob better to take it to a professionel and let them do it as you'll need to get the on bosst fuelling checked afterwards
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Old Sep 5, 2004 | 06:15 PM
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righty ho cheers chaps
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Old Sep 5, 2004 | 08:55 PM
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if anyone wants to add more info please dont hesitate
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