Loose of Boost?


Fubar

Totally ****** Up
Mark II Lifetime
Le Mans 2010 Supporter
Aug 2, 2006
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Dallas, TX
So I am roiling along and I see this pretty little 'vette whipping thru traffic. I decided to mess with him, nothing major just a little fun. I tailed him for a bit and then passed him. When I passed him I red-lined the car pretty good. The next thing I know I can't make boost. I figured it had to do with hitting the rev limiter so I went easy for a while and sure enough the boost came back. Normal?
 
I dun no......did ya win?
 
I dun no......did ya win?


:lol

I'm startin' ta think the fella can't drive a sporty car.
 
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"Loose of boost"... who says things like that?

Ya ya ya... I did win. I even pulled away from him with the boost limited to 5lbs. Thanks for your technical help on this issue. :ack
 
Yes that was normal. If you red lined the car the pcm opened the supercharger bypass to reduce boost to a safer level for the really high rpm. The pcm decided that you turned the engine up a little high and need to help protect the motor. Once the rpm and boost level was back where it liked it it closed the bypass and you got your boost back. Your bypass system is working normally. There are other situations this may happen like overheating or if the pcm looses inputs from certain sensors.
 
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Yes that was normal. If you red lined the car the pcm opened the supercharger bypass to reduce boost to a safer level for the really high rpm. The pcm decided that you turned the engine up a little high and need to help protect the motor. Once the rpm and boost level was back where it liked it it closed the bypass and you got your boost back. Your bypass system is working normally. There are other situations this may happen like overheating or if the pcm looses inputs from certain sensors.

We weren't looking for a technical explanation...we were only looking to bust some chops!! ...and it wasn't about Fubar's spelling. :ack
 
...and it wasn't about Fubar's spelling. :ack


It amazing what an Arkansas public edumakashun will get you. Thanks Bill :thumbsup
 
It amazing what an Arkansas public edumakashun will get you. Thanks Bill :thumbsup

...it takes a VILLAGE!!! :screwy:
 
Fubar ... did you check the area for concrete poles first? They tend to jump out at you ya know.... :biggrin
 
Seriously ... glad you where ok from that "education" and that you did not learn another one.


Still looking forward to seeing the new car with the mods. :beer2: hint
 
Listen, I went back and gave that poll a very stern talk'n too. In the future it won't be attacking people without good reason... and you guys can kiss my lilly white ass.
 
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good to know ........ the color of yur arse that is.
 
Listen, I went back and gave that poll a very stern talk'n too. In the future it won't be attacking people without good reason... and you guys can kiss my lilly white ass.


Not without dinner and a movie.
 
Listen, I went back and gave that poll a very stern talk'n too.

I'm sure Dr. Frank heard you.:lol

In the future it won't be attacking people without good reason

He only attacks "stiffs".:frown

... and you guys can kiss my lilly white ass.

I thought that was "kiss my lilly white Irish ass".:cheers
 
"Loose of boost"... who says things like that?

We understand - ESL. :wink