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    GU8 Boost

    What boost should I be running

    I have a GU8 manual and have installed 3" exhaust, Chip, Dawes, Hi Flow intercooler, K&N air filter, catch can.
    Started running the boost at 14psi & the EGT would run high, have now got it at 17psi (sometimes it will spike to 20psi for a second them drop back) and the EGTs are more manageable, what else can I do to lower the EGTs as this is holding back a lot of extra power.

    Im currently towing a pop top camper around QLD and the patrol is eating the hills, but its a pain in the ass having to drop back the gears just to keep the EGTs under 600 half way up the hill when its pulling it easy.
    Currently getting 14 to 15ltr/100k sitting on 105ks in 5th.

    Any help would be great

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    Mods can you move this to appropriate section. Has already intro'ed.
    2011 GU8 ST 3.0 CRD, ARB Bullbar with IPF spotties, scrub bars and side steps, Snorkel, Dual Battery system, Waeco fridge, Turbo Timer, ARB Roof Rack with 5 IPF spotties across the front, Custom full Leather Bucket seats, DPchip, 3" Taipan exhaust, ARE Intercooler & scoop, Autron EGT/Boost and dual volt gauges, ARB front locker.

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    Get it tuned.
    You could simply running to rich at the lower psi.

    Imo 20psi is up the top end for a stock engine.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Westy's Accessories View Post
    Get it tuned. You could simply running to rich at the lower psi. Imo 20psi is up the top end for a stock engine.
    I thought 20psi too high for a 3ltr.
    2011 GU8 ST 3.0 CRD, ARB Bullbar with IPF spotties, scrub bars and side steps, Snorkel, Dual Battery system, Waeco fridge, Turbo Timer, ARB Roof Rack with 5 IPF spotties across the front, Custom full Leather Bucket seats, DPchip, 3" Taipan exhaust, ARE Intercooler & scoop, Autron EGT/Boost and dual volt gauges, ARB front locker.

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    20 psi is normal for the common rails they run higher pressure that's why their limp mode threshold is higher than the Dis .
    I still wouldn't have it there though my one peaks at 16-17 and she runs like a dream. Any higher and turbo will be spinning for no reason and any lower she becomes sluggish.
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    Block your EGR valve. This will lower your egt's also...

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    welcome to the forum

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    Any know a good place in SA to get it tuned ??

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    Welcome to the forum mate

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