It's faster with it disconnected yes. I get the same effect more or less with the vnt vac pipe disconnected and that's how I'm running it at the mo. Just about drivable although hills are embarrassing.
Tried different used MAP sensor , no performance difference. Getting 2v peak out from it ,(revving in neutral ) 5v in. Blowing it manually with a bike pump I get the expected 4v. What does this all mean. !?
Other things tried-
Different Ecu
Different Ecu software
New cheapo MAF
New Vnt vac solenoid
Measured vnt vac solenoid voltage , 9.5v approx
Fingered turbo compressor wheel , slight resistance , I expected a little play and easy spinning