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270R · 06-24-2008, 10:16 PM

has anyone had an exhaut leak problem on an s14 sr. cuz mine keeps comin back every time i get on it. I fix it, boost a couple then it leaks again. can anyone tell me what exhaust u have that does not leak so can get the same.
I currently have megan header, greddy turbo elbow greddy down pipe to megan test pipe. all gaskets are metal. nd I have those fancy one time use lock nuts. I dont get on it that hard either only up 6500.

is megan good? I heard it wasnt...

also is it possible to check for boost leaks without a boost gauge?

thnks..

miggypq21 · 06-24-2008, 10:20 PM

What kind of leaks do you get?

Does your downpipe have a flex pipe?

270R · 06-24-2008, 10:23 PM

I have exhaust leak, exhaust pressure is not spooling the turbo like it should..

and no I do not have a flex on the down pipe...

murda-c · 06-24-2008, 10:25 PM

Uhh if it's not spooling check your wastegate, boost controller, turbo manifold, and turbo

270R · 06-24-2008, 10:32 PM

should I get a flexing down pipe? my stock waste feels like it dumps prematurely. should I change both waste gate and down pipe?

murda-c · 06-24-2008, 10:33 PM

You don't have to fix what isn't broken, if your wastegate is dumping prematurely, it may need to be adjusted or you may need a new one.

Edit:

You should also get a boost gauge so you can tell if it is actually dumping prematurely.

06-24-2008, 10:16 PM	#1
270R Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Bell gardens ca Age: 36 Posts: 358 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	exhaust leak has anyone had an exhaut leak problem on an s14 sr. cuz mine keeps comin back every time i get on it. I fix it, boost a couple then it leaks again. can anyone tell me what exhaust u have that does not leak so can get the same. I currently have megan header, greddy turbo elbow greddy down pipe to megan test pipe. all gaskets are metal. nd I have those fancy one time use lock nuts. I dont get on it that hard either only up 6500. is megan good? I heard it wasnt... also is it possible to check for boost leaks without a boost gauge? thnks..

06-24-2008, 10:25 PM	#4
murda-c Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Montgomery County, MD Age: 33 Posts: 3,197 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Uhh if it's not spooling check your wastegate, boost controller, turbo manifold, and turbo __________________

06-24-2008, 10:33 PM	#6
murda-c Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Montgomery County, MD Age: 33 Posts: 3,197 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	You don't have to fix what isn't broken, if your wastegate is dumping prematurely, it may need to be adjusted or you may need a new one. Edit: You should also get a boost gauge so you can tell if it is actually dumping prematurely. __________________

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06-24-2008, 10:20 PM	#2
miggypq21 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Age: 30 Posts: 557 Trader Rating: (3) Rides Gallery: miggypq21 Feedback Score: 3 reviews	What kind of leaks do you get? Does your downpipe have a flex pipe?

06-24-2008, 10:23 PM	#3
270R Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Bell gardens ca Age: 36 Posts: 358 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have exhaust leak, exhaust pressure is not spooling the turbo like it should.. and no I do not have a flex on the down pipe...

06-24-2008, 10:32 PM	#5
270R Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Bell gardens ca Age: 36 Posts: 358 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	should I get a flexing down pipe? my stock waste feels like it dumps prematurely. should I change both waste gate and down pipe?