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Internal or external wastegate?

Old Oct 24, 2004 | 02:08 PM
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Default Internal or external wastegate?

What are some of the cons of going with an internal wastegate? I assume the only benefits are maybe cost and a little less work?
Old Oct 24, 2004 | 02:09 PM
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Originally Posted by baileymoto
I assume the only benefits are maybe cost and a little less work?


basically.....
Old Oct 24, 2004 | 02:10 PM
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I'd go external.
Old Oct 24, 2004 | 02:47 PM
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I'd go Internal.
Old Oct 24, 2004 | 02:53 PM
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Why?
Old Oct 24, 2004 | 03:04 PM
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how much psi you going to run bailey?
Old Oct 24, 2004 | 03:38 PM
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My internal wastegate worked fine for about 10 psi (creeped a little), but over that it's pretty sketchy. I would go with an external if you plan on running s decent amount of boost.
Old Oct 25, 2004 | 03:17 AM
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Originally Posted by SinisterCRX
Why?
Cos its easier, and cheaper. unless its for over 15psi.


Old Oct 25, 2004 | 10:24 AM
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... and lots of junkyard turbo's come with internal wg's already attached. Free WG, cheaper manifold, good for low boost.

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