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robs99si 08-20-2004 02:02 AM

Re:wastegate question
 
don't be scared to run the car with it, just watch the boost gauge. it aint gonna hurt if you take it to 15psi for less than a second or 2 while you're seeing when the wastegate opens. or...have you thought about contacting the guy you bought it from and asking him what psi it opens at? ::)

ssl2k 08-20-2004 04:31 AM

Re:wastegate question
 
Yeah jsut test it out and make sure you're not running downt he freewy that way for half of an hour pegged wide open....just for a few secs to find out...

get some pics and im sure someone with the kit can help

natan

redhatch 08-20-2004 03:03 PM

Re:wastegate question
 

Originally Posted by trebor_nordap
don't be scared to run the car with it, just watch the boost gauge. it aint gonna hurt if you take it to 15psi for less than a second or 2 while you're seeing when the wastegate opens. or...have you thought about contacting the guy you bought it from and asking him what psi it opens at? ::)

wow your soooo smart i wish i thought of that o wait i did ;)... he was boosting like 12-15 psi. thanks to everyone for the help.

redhatch 08-20-2004 03:25 PM

Re:wastegate question
 
http://www.tamparacing.com/gallery/d...010075-med.JPG
here is the rod

HMT-Admin 08-20-2004 04:01 PM

Re:wastegate question
 
http://www.dmoore.com/crx/images/ass...o-manifold.jpg

http://www.dmoore.com/crx/images/locknut-9psi.jpg

This is about 9psi

http://www.dmoore.com/crx/images/locknut-5psi.jpg

This is the stock setting, 5.5psi

Hope that helped..

Jeff

redhatch 08-20-2004 06:25 PM

Re:wastegate question
 
i did a little, thanks man.


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