Quick wastegate question.

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04-05-05, 12:48 PM

nismorx7

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Quick wastegate question.

Quick question, if im not running boost (took the spring out) and i dont have a boost controller, do i need to hook up the wastegate? vacuum line wise, or should i cap them? or leave them? Its a Trust 47mm.

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04-05-05, 02:18 PM

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To not boost, you still need some pressure on the waste gate diaphragm to push open the valve, unless you rig it mechanically open.

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04-05-05, 05:15 PM

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I have to ask. Why would you want to NOT boost?

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04-05-05, 05:38 PM

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I have to ask. Why would you want to NOT boost?

To help resist temptation during break-in?

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04-05-05, 06:33 PM

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exhaust pressure should be plenty sufficient to open the wastegate. but if you cap the vacuum line nipple, it'll just get blown off when the wastegate is pushed open