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Is there a hose from the boost soleniod that can be replaced to improve boost?

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Old 31 March 2004 | 02:19 PM
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Default Is there a hose from the boost soleniod that can be replaced to improve boost?

Might be another fact that turns out to be complete carp but when I ran a search ages ago on boost solenoid cleaning I read about replacing a pipe from the solenoid which improved the boost curve.

Someone said they replaced said pipe with a lager internal diameter and also the T piece and the following hoses connected to it which made their car feel quicker.
Old 31 March 2004 | 03:35 PM
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There is and its quite big in America. But doesnt make a huge difference.

Its the hose with the restrictor in I think.

Ill dig out the page.
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There are loads of changes you can make, it just makes more overboost in higher gears though. There is a risk when you trash it hard on a cold wet day that the overboost will trigger boost oscillations.
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CustomScoobyIOM - Cheer mate I'd be interested in seeing what I have to do.

John Banks - Whats boost oscillation? I take it its not a good thing.

I don't really thrash my car and I would say honestly that my car rarely passes 6k or even gets close to it. Just like a car that pulls well - if that makes any sense.
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Leave it alone then.
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