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Old 11-27-2004, 09:11 PM
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how come when i unplug the waste gate, i only have a max of 11psi. its a turbonetics evolution wastgate. turbonectics 60-1 turbo. do you think this is because i have stock cams?
what do you guys think my problem is, i asked last month the same question but no good answers
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Old 11-27-2004, 09:38 PM
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.8bar wg spring?
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Old 11-27-2004, 10:08 PM
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there is a 7psi spring in there with 3 shims. when i hook the wastegate to a vacume source it only spools 5 to 6psi.. when i unhook the wastegate so it is not even opening the wastegate. it spools 11psi max at 8000rpms WTF!!!!!!
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Old 11-27-2004, 10:10 PM
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sounds like a leak.. if i unhokked my wastegate id spike to 70 psi. your setup is leaking bottom line.
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Old 11-27-2004, 10:25 PM
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they are all solid charge pipes with ebay blue cuplers. ebay cheap intercooler.. how can i test for leaks
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Old 11-27-2004, 10:36 PM
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exhaust leak fool
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Old 11-27-2004, 10:48 PM
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exhaust from where.. from mani to turbo.. i know its not leaking from the head to mani. i was just looking at my car.the only place i could have a leak is at the turbo to mani, or intake , intercooler. what do you think. hotrex.. i have been a member for 2 years and just wanted to tell you that you are a bitch just have not had the chance. but thanks alot for your help and input

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Old 11-28-2004, 02:32 AM
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leak between WG/manifold?
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Old 11-28-2004, 09:49 AM
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i checked wastegate to mani. its not that i am going to get a intake gasket this week and start there..
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shitty wastegate?
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