Quite normal, actually. Anytime you free up the flow of intake air and/or exhaust flow, the turbo will spin more freely and boost more readily. Hardpipes, intercooler upgrade, exhaust mods...all these can contribute to raised boost levels.
+1
i went from a 5.5 - 6 psi to 7.75-8 with my mods..
and gaining another pound with the ATP WGA im installing this weekend..