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Wastegates n BOV's (What the MM mean, Whats the dif)

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Old Jul 18, 2004 | 12:01 AM
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Default Wastegates n BOV's (What the MM mean, Whats the dif)

Just looking into external wastegates and BOV's. They have like 38mm 42 mm 50mm

And stuff like that just wonderrin what the difference is and which would be better for which setup. I plan to run 14-16psi if that matters.

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Old Jul 18, 2004 | 01:54 AM
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The first question would be..which one are you looking at..wategate or BOV?
Old Jul 18, 2004 | 03:26 AM
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I think normal turbo setups consist of both.

Are you aware of the functions of those two devices?
Old Jul 18, 2004 | 05:06 AM
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I know a BOV lets out the boost when you let off the throttle when boost has already been built up.

Dont really know what a wastegate does though.

Is on better than the other? External (always mounted on the manifold right?) or internally inside the turbo

Why would you need a 38mm wastegate as opposed to a 44mm
Old Jul 18, 2004 | 06:32 AM
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i belive that the wastegate sets the ammount of boost you require
Old Jul 18, 2004 | 03:01 PM
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how so?

It does come out of the turbo mani right?
Old Jul 18, 2004 | 05:32 PM
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The bigger wastegate diameter is for high power higher flowing engines.
Old Jul 18, 2004 | 07:55 PM
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would a 38 mm external wastegate be good for about 300whp and 15psi?
Old Jul 18, 2004 | 09:21 PM
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Go internal wastegate (which will probably come on the turbo you get) and spend the money on an electronic boost controller.
You don't need all that fancy external wastegate stuff until you have $10,000 for the motor.



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