Rare Ara S3 Vortex XL build

[JerseyDrew77]

I’m on stock sensors

Why?

 

[Rare Ara S3]

Why?

Well I thought that was only if I wanted to go over 30psi. I didn’t think it was necessary at least not right away unless I wanted more. Unless you Convince me otherwise.

 

[JerseyDrew77]

Well I thought that was only if I wanted to go over 30psi. I didn’t think it was necessary at least not right away unless I wanted more. Unless you Convince me otherwise.

Yeah, you'll need them if you want to go over 30 psi. Why limit yourself to just 30 psi or below?

 

[jimlloyd40]

Yeah, you'll need them if you want to go over 30 psi. Why limit yourself to just 30 psi or below?

The only way I would go over 30 is if the internals were beefed up.

 

[JerseyDrew77]

The only way I would go over 30 is if the internals were beefed up.

He does.

 

[jimlloyd40]

He does.

I was just speaking for myself but if I had the beefed up internals I would take advantage of it.

 

[scrllock]

You have a built motor with stock sensors?

 

[daconchslop]

There’s a variance in Target PSI and Relative Manifold Pressure. His WG is also falling short of the target request.

Just thinking about this more. Wouldn’t a higher WG duty than requested, be more indication of a leak than one that is lower than target?

 

[Rare Ara S3]

You have a built motor with stock sensors?

Yes.
So now if I want to do sensors, I have an apr boost tap where the AEM sensor would go. Does that adapter have an additional tap for a boost gauge ?

 

[Diggs24]

You have an APR boost tap? Considered that might be the leak source?

 

[Rare Ara S3]

You have an APR boost tap? Considered that might be the leak source?

I considered it. It seems fine. I put my ear up to it and it wasn’t making noise.
my first few logs were fine. The leak developed later.

 

[scrllock]

Looks like the APR tap has a tee fitting for additional taps?
I've seen people install charge pipes, PCV deletes, etc. that have taps that come without a preinstalled plug for some reason, other than that I've usually just had leaks on my intercooler couplers.

 

[daconchslop]

The APR tap comes with a plastic T for add-on’s.

 

[Rare Ara S3]

The APR tap comes with a plastic T for add-on’s.

Right. But that A2B sensor kit has a specific adapter.
does anyone know if additional taps can be added to that one.

 

[Rare Ara S3]

When I pressure tested the system and left the oil cap on, I put my thumb over the pcv hose that goes from the pcv to the turbo inlet. When I took my thumb off it released pressure. Does this indicate a failing pcv ?
However when I took the cap off the system seemed to hold pressure