Did a boost test while 2 other people examined the engine bay. I ended up having to replace my wastegate (POS Revhard) with a nice Tial.
It was leaking really bad out the bottom. The turbo spools quicker & overall the car is faster now, but still not up to par.

The only other place air leaks from is the BOV.. from the bell part
If I pressurize the system to say 20 psi, it all leaks out rather quickly from the BOV... not as quick as before. It only hold 3 to 4psi with the test



I know some is supposed to come out, but how much? Do I need a new BOV?
The one that came with my kit is a knock off Greddy.

I make full 7 to 8 lbs of boost when driving, but I think its because the turbo is working harder to compensate.

 

anybody?

 

I think that is your problem. Greddy knock off.

 

Are you pressurizing the vacuum line to the BOV while you pressurize the charge piping?

 

^^ i think he is, and it's supposed to leak, slightly...

 

a teeny tiny little bit.

 

The vac line that goes to the intake manifold is still on there when I do the test.
should I take it off & plug both fittings before I pressurize the system?

 

I would think so.

 

ok thanks..
sorry if my questions sound silly, this is my first turbo car & I dont want to just throw parts at it for no reason

 

Deception... Get rid of that BOV quick man.. i've had this kit TWICE.. and when i helped other people with it.. i told them what works.. unfortunately you got the crappy WG and the fake BOV..

I've upgraded the kit when i first got them both and never used the crappy WG, i did however get the greddy fake... i swapped for a real GREDDY RZ... its better than the S or RS..

that should fix things for you.