Boost elbow or not

[mbaston]

I just got my EZ and am ready to install. I don't have my guages yet (no $). Should I put the boost elbow in? The paperwork from Edge says the box will work equally well with or without. Should I be concerned about overboost or other problems if I install it and can't monitor? Guages are my next purchase but it will be a bit.

 

[kaptn]

I would install the elbow. This keeps your exhaust gas temperatures lower than without. Your Edge box will keep from setting any over boost codes. Maybe someone will chime in who has tried the box without the elbow installed.

 

[KLockliear]

Doesn't make a difference either way.

 

[krabman]

What exactly does the elbow do Keith?

 

[Mad Bomber]

Boost elbow?

Is that new? On the older one's I think it helps it run better more boost. Thanx Eric

 

[kaptn]

Doesn't make a difference either way.

None what so ever. Then why does it come with it?

 

[mbaston]

I think I am even more confused then when I started.

 

[Mad Bomber]

Boostr elbow

I think that if it fits the older one's you might be able to sell it. I do know that the older one's always had them in the box. Eric

 

[Prairie Dog]

If you take it in and the dealer see's the boost elbow he'll void your warranty. At least most of them will.

Just a thought.

 

[MUDDY]

prolly build too much boost w/ elbow in to be efficient. very much over 30 psi may be too much for the hy35/10



what is max efficient boost for this trbo

 

[Mad Bomber]

Boost elbow?

The boost elbow is a red flag to dealer but if you are honest with dealer they will mostly be nice about it. Remember I am my own warranty. Eric

 

[MUDDY]

Re: Boost elbow?

Originally posted by E Wagener

The boost elbow is a red flag to dealer but if you are honest with dealer they will mostly be nice about it. Remember I am my own warranty. Eric

2 minutes to uninstall if u worried bout it. dont use edge supplied hose clamp

 

[BOMB Squad]

Has anyone tried the "Turn Buckle" method on a Gen3? I used one on my '01. 5 with much success. It allowed higher boost levels, but was easily removed for dealer visits.

 

[EricBu12]

I have the turnbuckle on my 01 so it should be the same. the Engines the same save for the injection system

 

[Parshal]

Re: Re: Boost elbow?

Originally posted by muddymess

2 minutes to uninstall if u worried bout it. dont use edge supplied hose clamp

I've removed and installed the boost elbow on mine twice now and it really only takes about 5 minutes. I kept the original clamp and did not use the one that came with the box. Before the boost elbow my max boost was 22. Now I can hit 32.

 

[bzingre]

DUM

I must be stupid... What the heck is a boost elbow?

 

[mbaston]

But, did you notice a performance difference. Boost numbers mean nothing to me unless there is a noticable performance increase or egt decrease.

 

[Diesel Nut]

I just plugged the wategate port with an 1/8" pipe plug so I can get the most boost when I need it. It didn't affect performance except at WOT. My towing temps at WOT did drop about 100*. The boost elbow is plugged with a little tiny hole drilled in it so not alot of air presser can get to the acuator, and has a little tiny hole drilled in the outside of the elbow to allow that pressure to reach a certain point anb leed off to you don't keep blowing open the wastegate.