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Old Dec 20, 2004 | 08:18 PM
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im looking for the picture, diagram really, that shows how to lower boost. i've searched for it, and the link in the forced induction FAQ thread doesnt work.

It's the one with the side view of the actuator with the actuator arm cut, threaded and connected with an inversely threaded sleeve.

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Old Dec 20, 2004 | 08:29 PM
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um... you mean lower the boost on the stock wg?
Old Dec 20, 2004 | 08:32 PM
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yes
Old Dec 20, 2004 | 08:56 PM
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yeah that's how you do it. the sell the threaded long nut that goes on both the wg rod ends at homedepot.
Old Dec 20, 2004 | 10:06 PM
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i know that, but i was trying to explain it to a buddy, and a visual aid is always helpful, and the the link doesnt work any more. i just thought someone would have is saved on disc somewhere
Old Dec 20, 2004 | 10:08 PM
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draw it for him. i'm sure you know how a w/g works.
Old Dec 21, 2004 | 12:09 PM
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Old Dec 21, 2004 | 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted by T-RO
This will raise the boost but it wont lower it.
If a wastegate is set at 8psi you cant lower it by threading the rod.
Old Dec 21, 2004 | 03:24 PM
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Sure you can, if the wastegate is cracked open a little bit it will only reach a certain amount. This also makes the turbo a bit laggy when doing this. Me personally I'd just find a gate that has a lower spring setting on the actuator, like a 5psi setup and fab it on your turbo.




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