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Best way to lower EGT's

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Old Jan 23, 2009 | 11:22 PM
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Originally Posted by rock crawler
I have not adjusted the wastegate yet. Is that easy to do?
Adjusting the wastegate rod is a pain. Get an adjustable boost elbow. It will make it easier to fine tune.
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Old Jan 24, 2009 | 08:19 AM
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It hit 39psi wot. I have never seen the egt's drop once they climb untill I let off the throttle.
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Old Jan 24, 2009 | 09:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Spooler
Yeap, looks like you need to adjust the wastegate for more boost, that will cool it off. 45-48 psi should do the trick.
So, turning up the boost should cool me off a little? Anyone know how to adjust the wastegate on my turbo? I think the instructions said something about blowing 40psi into it with an air hose, removing a clip, adjusting it and replacing the clip. Sounds hard to do considering I can barely get to the wastegate. I would like to turn it up to about 50 but not any more than that. Like to be a little on the safe side considering I don't have bolts or springs.
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Old Jan 24, 2009 | 09:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Spooler
Adjusting the wastegate rod is a pain. Get an adjustable boost elbow. It will make it easier to fine tune.

What is this elbow? I looked on the web and for some reason I'm not finding it.
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 01:51 PM
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Those boost elbows are all over ebay, price is obserd tho. I took a 1/8 inch brass needle valve and screwed into the turbo. Easy to adjust and didnt pay a dime
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 11:36 PM
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what boost gauge are you using?
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 09:11 AM
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I am using the quad recon.
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