What is the easiest way to test the TN kit for boos leaks.. i know what i need to do it.. but i need more info in terms of where to test it from. it looks like to test it from the intake pipe or where the filter is at.. i would need to take the bumper off.. which from my undertanding is a pain because you need to take the wheels off and fender wells off etc too. is there another way to do this? it seems that there are not many places to access the intake piping.

also do bike pumps really work? i tried with that my 3000 vr4 and i was not able to pressurize the intake pipe..

something like this work better?

http://www.wagan.com/htmls/autoapp-compressor.html

 

Reason for needing a test?

 

Make sure I don't have a boost leak .. =o

 

Are you making a full 8 PSI? What is your AFR? What is your vacuum at idle?

 

Yup. Idle vac a good way. Maybe try spraying carb cleaner around the plenum/pipes/etc while its idling and look for sucking bubbles.

 

Carb Cleaner in small amounts around the plenum in pipes will result in the motor to increase engine speeds slightly if there is a leak there as you are essentially adding fuel...

 

Uhh yeah, I meant soapy water, not carb cleaner.

 

LOL either one will work...

 

sigh.. no boost guage.. i had an AVCR i sold along with my other car.. have not decided to get one yet.. i think i am going to wait till next year and then get one of those color screen boost gauge with wideband readings etc. i went with TN so my car looks stock.. which it does -p

 

boost gauge before and after intercooler helps you measure pressure drops... what do i know.

 

hm.. i don't think that will work. unless you mean capping it off each section.. if you are losing pressure then its going to be the same pressure on the whole intake system.

 

you might want to invest in a boost gauge then...it would be a good start...