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Old 02-21-04, 10:57 PM
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Which wastegate to use for T04s

I hear people are having boost creep with the standard Hks wastegate. I am running a 62-1 To4s on an fc. Should I just go with the racing version. I don't want to spend the extra money if I don't have to but I want what will work the best. Let me know what you guys know Thanks
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HKS Standard S/B fine IMHO, I've run up to~400rwhp with no problem, also no problem keeping it to ~10 psi. My .02 Carl Byck
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We've never had very good luck with anything under 40mm.
If you can't afford the 50mm race, try price out the 60mm GT?



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I think your much better off with the 50mm racing unit. I haven't been able to hold boost with my standard version.
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where can I get a 50 for a good price, or get some info on it at least.

I have see if its too big.
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http://www.hpautoworks.com/hkswastegates.html

That's the cheapest I've found it.
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I plan to run 15-20 psi with my to4s. Which spring should i get? I think i am going to spend the money and just buy the racing wastegate. Anyone else have an opinion? BTW this is for a T2
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so long as you are not trying to run less than 10 psi, any of the HKS units will work. If you can afford a better WG it is always a good investment. What boost controller will you be using? generally running a spring close to your target is best, an electronic boost controller will be able to roughly double the spring rate when it is maxed out. Carl
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I am using a profec B. I will get the standard if it will work. Believe me i don't have the extra money to spend but i want the right stuff. Thanks again. anyone else running these wastegates give feed back please and your setup.Thanks
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With the HKS log manifold for the FC, can the 50mm HKS wg fit? Or only the HKS standard wg?
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we have sold several to4s (62-1) kits with the std 38mm tial w/g and they will hold 12 psi fine. ran one yesterday down to 8psi. used profec b.
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I can't imagine how that little wastegate holds. I'm not discrediting you, but I couldn't hold crap with my 40mm hks. Though the actual outlet on the hks is only 32mm.

The only way I've been able to hold boost is without a wastegate so far (not to streetable however). I think the 50mm that's on it's way will solve my problems. If your going with the hks manifold, I would only recommend the 50mm unit, to make up for the lack good flow characteristics. It will save you money later when you realize the standard is to small.
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the mainfold i got is for a 3rd gen. it is a tubular stainless mainfold with a wastegate runner of each exhaust runner, they T together into one flange. It will flow plenty. i will try to get pics. it almost looks like the obx one. way better quality though. If my mainfol flows real good do i really need the racegate. or can i go with the standard.. Thanks for the imput.
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I've heard from people that the bigger the better... however I've seen 5 or 6 TO4S/R RX7's run superb with the 38mm Tial. I'm using a 40mm..
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do you guys think i can away with using the hks standard. or should i buy the race. I have been looking for a used hks racegate but have yet tio find on. i guees i will have to buy new. Just trying to save a few buck to have the car done by spring/summer
i will be running 15-20 psi maybe more.
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I am using the HKS racegate with my 62-1 on my FD. It is always better to go with the bigger W/G just in case.

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