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12-17-09, 05:53 PM

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Ported wastegate to big

I ported the waste gate and it was to big for the cover, what types of problems would this cause?

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12-17-09, 06:09 PM

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I have been told that you need to weld a washer on the flapper that will cover the hole

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12-17-09, 06:11 PM

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You will no doubt lose some or all of the boost if the wastegate remains partially open. You can try welding large washers to the "flapper" to cover the openings.

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12-17-09, 06:11 PM

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It will hurt spool up time, so you'll be making boost later in the RPM range than normal. You should get a washer welded onto the stock door to cover the hole.

EDIT: great minds think alike?

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