twinkletoes

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My turbo builder didn't put a nipple fitting on the compressor housing for the wastegate to hook up to...

I've been told I can just drill and tap the intercooler piping on the turbo side since its pressureized as well and put a nipple fitting there and run that to the wastegate so it will open.

Is that true??? Can I do this??

Drill/tap compressor housing or drill/tap intercooler piping???

Thanks all.

texFCturboII

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Drill / tap compressor housing.

hiroichi1515

iTrader: (17)

I use a port off the intake manifold...

K-Tune

iTrader: (26)

It doesn't matter where it is so long as it sees positive manifold pressure. You do understand how a wastegate works correct?

Evil Aviator

The compressor housing is usually the best spot for thermal efficiency and limiting the boost to a set value, although response is a little slower. You can use the intake plenum if boost response (and torque) is more important than heat control (detonation). You can use the intercooler plumbing as a compromise between the two, but make sure you place the nipple between the intercooler and the throttle body.

twinkletoes

iTrader: (17)

Yes, I know how it works. I've just been reading this and that from people. I'm going to the intercooler piping for pressure source.


Mods can close. Thanks all.

twinkletoes

iTrader: (17)

Hmmmm. I'm doing intercooler piping 8 1/2 inches from my compressor housing outlet.. That's before the intercooler. I've been told to do this..