dieselpusher
12-12-2005, 03:08 AM
:confused: OK, Just installed the Booststick, Fingerstick, & EGR block plate. Already have an Edge EZ installed, and Magnaflow cat-back exhaust. It feels like there is LESS power now with the "sticks" installed, than when I just had the Edge installed. With the Edge (and exhaust) in, on level 2, it would easily burn rubber on the 1-2 upshift, at less than full throttle. Now, with all the other stuff in, it doesn't come close to breaking the rear tires loose on the 1-2 shift, at any throttle setting. That equals LESS power to me. Unless the booststick / fingerstick contain a secret traction control system...:rolleyes: Any idea what gives here???
Ed
Kennedy
12-12-2005, 10:14 AM
What is your peak boost with/without the boost stick? Your boost should run well into the upper 20's with relative ease, and even knock on 30-32 psi in some cases.
Edge never broke (or came close to) my tires loose on level 2 that's for sure. It does well, but not that well.
oteo125
12-12-2005, 10:52 AM
diesel pusher.......my buddy had the same effect when he added the boost stick. truck smoked more and had less power. after taking it to his dealership he found out that the boost stick was plugged into a barometric and altitude sensor i think. instead of controlling boost it was telling his truck it was at the wrong altitude or something like that. the mechanic plugged it into the right sensor and all is well know. makeby this could be whats going on with yours. i know whatever he pluged it into the connectors were the same.
dieselpusher
12-12-2005, 01:21 PM
AutoMeter boost gauge, which shows up to 30 PSI max; with BoostStick, pegs gauge at 30+. Without B/S; 24 PSI max. Had barking prior to installing FingerStick / EGR block. Now, no barking, very smooth power band. EGT's appear to have dropped slightly with B/S, F/S, EGR block.
Ed
GMCMONSTER
12-12-2005, 06:29 PM
I have had the same effects as you are experiencing. Seems like since there is less turbo lag it doesnt get that surge of power which broke the tires loose. Egt's are way lower though. Someone should do dyno before and after