05wagongt Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 I'm serious as a heart attack. The latest from the shop who fixed my car the last 3 times told me it was not hitting boost because there wasn't enough gas in it!!! It had over 1/4 tank when I dropped it off... I know people say take it to a better shop, but I live in buttf--k Pa and honestly I'm over 1.5 hours from a major city and the closest subie dealer..... is there anything I can try at home before I have to drive that far? I'm worried about breaking something else if it's not hitting boost and I have to take a 70 min drive to a garage. I checked all hoses, oil, coolant, turbo is fine, intercooler is in good shape, car has never been tuned. Only mod is invidia cat-less up pipe... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattg Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 That's just silly. You can starve for fuel if your tank was really empty (not on the dyno though unless you ran out completely) but at a 1/4 tank there would be no possibility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 How do you know its not hitting boost ? WHat gas are you using ? Can you data log ? 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee07 Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 Time for a new shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05wagongt Posted June 26, 2013 Author Share Posted June 26, 2013 How do you know its not hitting boost ? WHat gas are you using ? Can you data log ? use premium gas-93 or better when i start to drive, the car just doesnt want to accelerate, i have to almost floor it to get it to hit 20 mph...then once it hits 30-40ish mph, the car takes off like it has a rocket up its ass. i cant data log, dont have anything to use... and i havent tuned it or anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpecBFan Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 Is this your first car with a turbo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cody480 Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 Sound like a can of marbles is in the hood? Any exhaust coming from tailpipe? Pressure even? Sounds like it could be clogged cat, blown turbo those two things can cause terrible power decrease and inability to boost Sent from my LG-LS970 using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05wagongt Posted June 26, 2013 Author Share Posted June 26, 2013 Sound like a can of marbles is in the hood? Any exhaust coming from tailpipe? Pressure even? Sounds like it could be clogged cat, blown turbo those two things can cause terrible power decrease and inability to boost Sent from my LG-LS970 using Tapatalk 2 i was thinking clogged cat, thats why in my other post i was asking if it was ok to run an open dp for a while to see if the problem went away. if it did then i know i need a new exhaust. if it didnt, then there is another issue. they pulled the turbo, there is nothing wrong with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05wagongt Posted June 26, 2013 Author Share Posted June 26, 2013 Is this your first car with a turbo? factory turbo yes, built and owned a few spec-v turbos before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Code Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 I'm in Pitt and Lower Burrell. I have the ability to log. If you aren't anywhere near those places call Moore Performance in Bridgeville. "Striving to better, oft we mar what's well." - Bill Shakespeare - car modder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subiestang Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 Without the ability to log or at least observe actual values,your running around in the dark with no flashlight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subiestang Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 You still never mentioned manual or auto.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05wagongt Posted June 27, 2013 Author Share Posted June 27, 2013 You still never mentioned manual or auto.... Auto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05wagongt Posted June 27, 2013 Author Share Posted June 27, 2013 I'm in Pitt and Lower Burrell. I have the ability to log. If you aren't anywhere near those places call Moore Performance in Bridgeville. awesome. Let me know when you can meet me and how much it would cost... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subiestang Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 It almost sounds like a trans issue. Like maybe if you're taking off in second. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05wagongt Posted June 27, 2013 Author Share Posted June 27, 2013 It almost sounds like a trans issue. Like maybe if you're taking off in second. i tried shifting from 1-5 and it still did it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Code Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 Where are you in pgh? I live in mt. Wash. I'm working until Monday. Tuesday or Thursday of next week works for me. Every other day I'm busy. "Striving to better, oft we mar what's well." - Bill Shakespeare - car modder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragman Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 Unhook your battery for 10 minutes, which will force the ECU to reset. You may been running on a very low IAM. If there is a true mechanical issue, IAM will drop again into this fail safe mode. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05wagongt Posted June 27, 2013 Author Share Posted June 27, 2013 Where are you in pgh? I live in mt. Wash. I'm working until Monday. Tuesday or Thursday of next week works for me. Every other day I'm busy. I'm in mercer county, about 20 mins past grove city outlets. I can come to you I used to live in pgh. My wife used to live in mt. Wash. Pm me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05wagongt Posted June 27, 2013 Author Share Posted June 27, 2013 Unhook your battery for 10 minutes, which will force the ECU to reset. You may been running on a very low IAM. If there is a true mechanical issue, IAM will drop again into this fail safe mode. Ok will try that as soon as I get home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Code Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 You're in luck because on tues and wed ill bein Greenville. Ill pm my # later. "Striving to better, oft we mar what's well." - Bill Shakespeare - car modder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05wagongt Posted June 29, 2013 Author Share Posted June 29, 2013 got a tranny flush at subaru, and an oil change. car seems to be running a little better? it isnt bogging down as much now? i dont think a tranny flush would have anything to do with it running better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zander916 Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 What rpm is this lag happening at? I plan on just taking my Subie to the dealer if I need things that I don't do myself. At least around here the other shops just don't seem to know crap about turbo cars. Hmmmmmmm..... just thinking of things. Vac line to the BPV okay? The one to the wastegate? I wonder, do these BPV use a rubber diaphragm? On my last car it was somewhat common for those to get tears in 'em. Then it just keeps recirculating air and boost doesn't build, or as quickly at least depending on the size of the tear. This is my first turbo AUTO and I find the power delivery to be a little strange. Manual is better but I'm getting used to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZP Installs Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 Sounds like there could be a vac leak on the boost controller perhaps. Could be a lot of different things though. I would see if you can find a subie specific shop to get a look at it for you. -Mike Paisan AZP's First Private Track Event, June 19 at NJMP Thunderbolt $315 including Classroom and Mentor! http://www.pbase.com/paisan/image/91072632.jpg http://www.pbase.com/paisan/image/145749898/original.jpg http://www.pbase.com/paisan/image/133406601.jpg http://www.whiteline.com.au/images/logos/perf1.jpg 11+ Years Maintaining, Modifying and Educating TriState Subaru Enthusiasts. Call directly as We carry almost every manufacturer now, so before you buy parts call us. Like us on Facebook! | E-mail: sales@azpinstalls.com | 725 Fairfield Ave | Kenilworth, NJ 07033 | 908.248.AZP1 (2971) | T-1 Certified Amsoil Direct Jobber |AIM: AZP Installs "Race Tested, Enthusiast Approved!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05wagongt Posted July 4, 2013 Author Share Posted July 4, 2013 Met up with code today In Greenville pa.... He hooked up his laptop and we drive my car and it came back all normal. I will post the readings when he emails them to me. Also we both looked and neither one of us saw a loose hose or anything disconnected. And there are no leaks as we can tell.... So now that confuses me more, because if his log showed something wrong we could have pinpointed it. Now I'm more confused..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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