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Old 04-20-2007, 03:09 PM
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it might be a stupid question but i dont care.

where can i buy springs or how can i change the setting on the wastegate?
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Old 04-20-2007, 03:12 PM
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it is a stupid question, stupid.

but,, you can't get new springs. you can extend the actuator arm, but not put in a new spring.
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Old 04-20-2007, 03:18 PM
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search dsm bov wastegate crushing trick
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Old 04-20-2007, 03:20 PM
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Originally Posted by gen4acclude
search dsm bov wastegate crushing trick
damn man, he just asked a question, and you go calling him a trick? what gives LOL

you *can* replace the spring but its waaay more trouble than it's worth. I've heard of crusing BOV's but never wastegates.
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Old 04-20-2007, 03:39 PM
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ok,ok it was pretty stupid but im just looking for a way to lower the setting,
and how do go about extending the actuator arm?
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Old 04-20-2007, 03:41 PM
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Stock setting is ~8 psi, I wouldn't ever want to go lower than that on that little turbo.
 
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Old 04-20-2007, 03:42 PM
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the idiot i bought it from said it was gated at 11 1/2 psi.
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Old 04-20-2007, 03:43 PM
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Nope, wastegate is set at 8 psi. DSMs have a solenoid that raises the boost.
 
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Old 04-20-2007, 03:49 PM
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alright thanks for the info.
and making me feel stupid.
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Old 04-21-2007, 12:13 AM
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my wastegate on my dsm opens at 10 psi. it's been that way ever since i put it on my car. i thought my boost gauge was reading wrong but when i got it tuned the map was reading 10.
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