Well, I have been driving the truck but just not as hard as normal.<br>I got a new vaccume piece and rod for the wastegate from Cummins $160+$20 shipping :'( . My neighbor (a DC mechanic for 20 yrs who has his own shop now) adjusted it to specs he got from DC. In 4th,5th and,6th I had no power so I disconected vaccume line and wow, Lot's of power. I am assuming that I need to readjust the wastegate because it was opening up too soon. I have not had anytime to pull turbo out to adjust again, Will I be alright if I take it easy?<br>I wish I had just wired the **** thing shut and bought a boost gauge instead. I may just return the vaccume piece and get a gauge.<br>Thanks for any help and suggestions!<br>Copenhgagenjunkie

 

It won't hurt to drive with the wastegate disabled. Driving normally won't be any problem. Some guys are making 40+ pounds. Only problem might be setting a code if you go to high. If you have a box, then it may not even set the code.

 

Copenhagenjunkie- keep a very close eye on your EGTs while driving with the wastegate disabled. Since you can take the turbo above the map without the wastegate this could result in high EGTs .<br>Too much boost will set a code ( If you don't have a box), but should not occur because the truck should defuel if you are getting close to the max boost.<br>If you get more power with the wastegate disabled and no box the wastegate must be set wrong. <br><br>HTH<br><br>AlpineRAM