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Old 04-24-2005, 11:42 PM
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For those who are using Stealthmodes adjustable restrictor valve. Where did you set your valve to? half? quarter?
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Old 04-24-2005, 11:47 PM
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mine is about a 1/4 open but i have oil drain issues
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Old 04-25-2005, 12:38 PM
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Mine is almost closed, so I shut it and then open it just a little bit.
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Old 04-25-2005, 12:51 PM
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Mine is in the mail on its say to my house, so I can't see it.
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Old 04-25-2005, 01:30 PM
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mine is set to about 35 psi wot.
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Old 04-25-2005, 03:04 PM
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its weird because these questions where never asked up untill a month ago... it seems that nobody used a restrictor on any of there turbo kits before then
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Old 04-25-2005, 05:38 PM
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I use my oil pressure to adjust mine I'd say it is safer to do it that way than just guess. I have mine set similar to hotrex 35psi at wot
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Old 04-25-2005, 05:49 PM
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From what I understand, up to 75psi is a safe oil pressure.
Most setups dont need a restrictor
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Old 04-25-2005, 05:51 PM
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Originally Posted by myshtern
From what I understand, up to 75psi is a safe oil pressure.
Most setups dont need a restrictor
o remember reading that some turbos only need like 30 somthing psi, so why kill the seals with 70-80 psi?
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Old 04-25-2005, 07:14 PM
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mines about 50 wot
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