Wastegate pill thing
 

Ok so I've been tring to fix my boost leak for almost a month (checked all hoses, installed efini y-pipe), so I had no primary boost untill today when I replaced the c- clip on the actuator rod. And now I'm getting boost :dunce: but only 6 psi at WOT :icon_tdow . So I read up on pills in the wastegate, and pre turbo control actuator hoses so I opened them up and the wastegate hose does'nt have a pill and the pre control does. How do you think the pill just dissapears? Is this most likely the problem, and how should I fix it?

wastegate actuator and hose w/ no pill
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Precontol hose with pill
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Please delete my last thread (stupid computer)

just get a new pill,do a search to find out what Carb jet is the right diameter for you.I think the dealer only sells the pills with the hoses from what i remember.

You're on the right track, as long as there is no boost controller being used besides the stock wg solenod.

It's not hard to buy a used wg pill for a few dollars.

The size of the stock pills are on www.fd3s.net so if you can buy the same size carb jet instead if you'd prefer.

Before buying anything though, I'd make sure there is no orifice built into the nipple on the turbos. If you can easily run a paper clip wire through that nipple, then you should buy a pill.

Dave

I need 0.064. Can I find these carb jets at Autozone or Napa?

I had to go to the local domestic speed shop.

If you can't get them locally, just put a WTB in the classifieds.

Dave

If your car is stock, the stock wastegate pill will be fine. If your car has been modified, and has a stock ecu, you may overboost with a stock pill. What mods (if any) have you done besides the y-pipe?

intake, dp, hfcat, catback, rx7.com chipped ecu

Rather than installing a pill, I suggest that you install a needle valve boost controller. That way you can set the boost where you want. You can make one for less than $10.

http://www.robrobinette.com/boost_controller.htm

Leave your prespool line stock. Do not install a valve on the prespool line!!!!

will 13 psi be safe if I replace the stock intercooler

what other mods do you have? You just cant bump up the boost up to 13psi without having the proper supporting mods.

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That's pushing the limits of stock injectors further than I would go. To be safe, 12psi is what I would run a chipped ECU regardless of what boost it says it supports.

But installing a boost controller (manual or electronic) is another really good option.

Dave