boost problem, need some help

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dsc4130

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so i finally got my ca running and driving but all of the sudden on the way home tonight it just started falling on its face. it'll boost but has no power and before there was compresser surge but not it sounds like a bov. any suggestions i need a place to start.

p.s. all my ic pipes are tight


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tight or not... that is the noise of air rushing out i would think. Check ALL the silicone piece for holes and whatnot.

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x2... If your not running a bov, and your not hearing compressor surge, that air is whooshing out somewhere, check, and recheck..

dsc4130

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thanks guys. i dont know why but it seems that its comming from the manifold but il keep loooking

dsc4130

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fixed thanks guys the coupler on the throttle body tore under the throttle body. now it feels like it should thanks

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