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BoraTurbo
09-24-2002, 08:32 PM
Well, at idrc i ran a 14.1 then a 14.0 and i realy wanted a 13 so i had him do the wastegate mod. He just moved the screw on the wastegate 5 or 6 turns to tighten the spring. He says that it gives you like 1-2 more psi and holds boost longer (defenitly NOT good for the stock turbo but who cares:p) I didn't realy feel any difference but on my 3rd run, the engine was much hotter than the first and second runs and i still had a lower et and higher trap so maybe it helped a little. On my 2nd and 3rd runs, i had identical 60's;2.049 and i ran 14.046 abd 14.041....Just thought i'd share the free mod:fro:
Maxx
09-25-2002, 03:31 PM
*eek* Altering the wastegate can be very hazardous to your turbo's health...especially if you don't have a boost gauge.

Didn't you just get a new turbo? hahaha You gotta get this one to last a little while at least. :)
95GSRB18C
09-25-2002, 07:24 PM
Do you have a stock turbo? How many pounds are you pushing on it?
BoraTurbo
09-26-2002, 09:36 AM
I have a boost gauge and i spike at 21 psi in second gear and it drops to 13 or so by redline.
Maxx
09-26-2002, 09:56 AM
what were you at before the wastegate mod?
BoraTurbo
09-26-2002, 08:27 PM
same...he said it holds the wastegate closed longer...
john
09-26-2002, 08:51 PM
Sounds like an indicator of the turbo being completely maxed out. ;)
MiniMonster
09-27-2002, 07:32 PM
Did you have troy suck your dick while he was working on the wastegate? Maybe you gave hima handjob just to be a good sport?
john
09-27-2002, 11:06 PM
Mini - man have I missed you. Especially your gums around my unit when you remove the false teeth...
BoraTurbo
09-30-2002, 02:24 PM
mini....YOU ARE A FUCKING PUSSY FAG THAT EATS DICK ALL DAY LONG AND YOU GET POUNDED IN THE ASS AT NIGHT BY YOUR DAD.
nolimitsoldier
09-30-2002, 02:26 PM
whoa tyler chill, it's just mini...
exciv2000
09-30-2002, 02:31 PM
Originally posted by BoraTurbo
mini....YOU ARE A FUCKING PUSSY FAG THAT EATS DICK ALL DAY LONG AND YOU GET POUNDED IN THE ASS AT NIGHT BY YOUR DAD.
:rofl: yeah I guess that just about sums it up :rofl:
BoraTurbo
09-30-2002, 04:42 PM
Originally posted by nolimitsoldier
whoa tyler chill, it's just mini...

i'm just playn';)
stu
09-30-2002, 08:16 PM
Originally posted by BoraTurbo


i'm just playn';)

That's what his dad says.
BoraTurbo
09-30-2002, 08:41 PM
Originally posted by stu


That's what his dad says.

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: that the funniest shit ive heard all day...
95GSRB18C
10-06-2002, 12:39 AM
Originally posted by BoraTurbo
I have a boost gauge and i spike at 21 psi in second gear and it drops to 13 or so by redline.

Right on..if you dont mind me asking...what turbo is that?
arandall850
10-23-2002, 02:28 PM
Originally posted by B18C1TurboTeg
Right on..if you dont mind me asking...what turbo is that?

That's a good question. I know for the Volvo's (or at least the newer FWD ones) adjusting the wastegate actuator rod (making it shorter) only makes the boost come in sooner, but the ECU will detect this and not allow the max boost to be raised. (It's controlled by a boost control selenoid) BTW: this info is for the Mitsu TD04-15G turbo (used in all US Volvo 850 T5's) which is good for a max of about 19-20psi MAX.

I guess it all really depends on how your boost is controlled. (Be it BCS (boost control selenoid) or MBC or what. ) that determines just how bad adjusting the wastegate can be. For Volvo's it is a very safe thing that most do, but as with most free things, it must be done in moderation.