(Home) Turbo boost

Can anyone tell me if you can increase the boost of the turbo, I have a 1990 MasterAce surf special 4X4 , it seems to run ok but very slow on accelerating I think the turbo is working as the dash light comes on around 2000rpm although I carn't hear it. I thought it would help if I was to increase the turbo boost, is there some way to test what pressure its set at.

Keith

- (#11032) Keith Hughes-Marshall, 6 Oct 03 14:53

My understanding is that increasing the boost will only help higher up the rev range. A specialist will be able to help out, but I believe the work itself is relatively simple.
Of greater benefit would be a larger diameter free flow exhaust. This will allow the turbo to spool up quicker, and give greater response from lower down.
I have been advised that 2 1/4" is about the optimum diameter for these, but my money doesn't go far enough at the moment. When I can afford it, I will!

I have also been told that fuel consumption will improve too.

Keep in mind that these things are never going to be a rocket though.

Dave.

- (#11033) Dave W, 6 Oct 03 21:09