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Old 09-27-04, 06:03 PM
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How big to port wastegate!!!

I have a 10th ANN turbo with a high flow intake, upgraded TID, Full straight pipe exhaust (no emmisions), and all emissions equipment removed.

I boost creep like crazy, so now im going to port the wastegate. If i port it out as far as i can go while utilizing the stock wastegate flapper, will i be able to run boost safely?? I dont want to have to worry about detonation, i haven't even taken my car to WOT since the mods because ive been afraid.

So will i be able to run stock boost levels if i port that far?
Old 09-27-04, 07:39 PM
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I don't think so. Even if you've got a 2.5" exhaust.

While you've got it all apart just max it out and get a machine shop to weld up a new flap. Surely worth the few extra bux.

Or just find an S5 setup to swap, but that's a couple/few hundred. You get a much improved hot side this way though.

btw, that's smart keeping your foot out of it until you can control boost better.
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I'd recommending upgrading to the s5 turbo and mani. The hole and flapper in the wastegate are big enough, but if u ever wanna just get it rebuilt and have BNR do one of there hybrids. Those turbos are nice for medium hp cars w/ good streetability.
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The s5 wg is still too small and boost creep still happens.
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Originally Posted by fusion-turbo
If i port it out as far as i can go while utilizing the stock wastegate flapper, will i be able to run boost safely??
Not a snowball's chance in hell...

Here's what I did to mine.

https://www.rx7club.com/2nd-generation-specific-1986-1992-17/serious-s4-wastegate-porting%85-343788/

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Old 09-28-04, 12:45 PM
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Thanks fellas', im going to get on that this week hopefully! For the first time ill be able to see what my car is really made of... i got one of those camaro friends of mine that just wont lay off!

BTW NZ's wastegate looks great!
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