I installed a VDO boost gauge tonight to see EXACTLY whats going on...
If I floor the car in first gear, I build no more than five pounds of boost and then the car shuts off (about 4900 RPM) all future boost until I stop the motor and restart, in which case I have boost again.
If I am already in a higher gear, say 3rd or 4th, then I can build up to 8 pounds of boost (WOT) and hold it for a second or two before the car shuts off the boost. It too will come back after a restart.
I am told the car has Autothority chips, but do not know absolutely.
Do you think it would be wise to put the stock chips in?
Is 8 pounds (less in 1st gear) enough to envoke some "saftey measure" on part of the computer?
If I put in the stock chips and the problem goes away, do you think I can use a manual boost controller to go more than 8 PSI?
How much boost does the car make factory?
Any ideas how I can keep my current setup and make more boost?
As always, thanks in advance folks, I really appreciate your knowledge and the time you take to share it!
Don
