# 5 PSI???

**URL:** <https://forums.speedlife.net/t/5-psi/124678>\
**Category:** SON240sx Automotive\
**Created:** [May 21, 2009, 11:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/5-psi/124678 "2009-05-21T23:04:59Z")\
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**Author:** ![redpotatoes](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/ecae2f/32.png) [@redpotatoes](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/redpotatoes)\
**Post date:** [May 22, 2009, 8:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/5-psi/124678/8 "2009-05-22T08:55:57Z")

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> [@FS: MacBook 1.83 Core Duo / 512 / 60gb / combo $799](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-macbook-1-83-core-duo-512-60gb-combo-799/22069/10):
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> Is this a wastegate issue? Will hooking my boost controller up and boosting to 12 lbs be “masking” any other issues?

The stock psi for a T28 is not 5psi. Upping the boost to mask issues is not a good idea. You probably have a leak somewhere. Build yourself a boost leak tester, it’s so easy to do and you will be able to pin point your leaks.

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