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Old 08-20-2004, 02:02 AM
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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?
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Old 08-20-2004, 04:31 AM
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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

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Old 08-20-2004, 03:03 PM
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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.
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Old 08-20-2004, 03:25 PM
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here is the rod
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Old 08-20-2004, 04:01 PM
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This is about 9psi



This is the stock setting, 5.5psi

Hope that helped..

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Old 08-20-2004, 06:25 PM
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i did a little, thanks man.
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