BMWboy

Ok , my wastegate actuator doesnt clear when I mounted up my T3 and I have to go with the carb spring method... How do you mount it? What carb spring do I get for 6PSI ? anyone have an FYI.and pics?.. thanks in advance

Dr.Boost

----, we might as well just delete the god damn user FAQ. Please look there next time you have a question like this and if you don't find the answer, then post your question.

Pulled directly from the top of the user FAQ:
https://www.homemadeturbo.com/forum/...;threadid=2952
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Krayzie2k1

what is a carb spring?

Johnyquest

It is a spring that people use for a carburator, usually to pull the throttle closed when you let off the gas (for safety, against stuck throttles, carbs have a tendancy to get stuck sometimes...)

SpeedyJAY

Your kidding right

(oh yeah I guess everyone didnt grow up with Fords...)

Ghetto88ZC

the carb spring is easy to setup but is annoying. After a while the spring heats up and it weakens giving you less boost. Say you want to run 8lbs. You must get a spring that holds about 10lbs at first then after a day or two the spring will weaken and it will stay around 8lbs. Get it?




pete
i smoke boulders

civicunrest

yeah, that's why I've gone from 15psi to 11. :-)

hooohaa2

How long did it take you to go from 15 to 11 psi? I am planning to use this method as soon as my piping, VAFC and guages get here.

I am still a little unsure about this method even after reading the faq, would heating the spring in an oven, with it stretched out give it a more consistent pull? I am shooting for 8 psi.

civicunrest

It took about 3 months for me, but it eventually did it. I just pulled it off and rolled the ends in further. Back to normal.