I am not getting the boost that I was hoping for with my new mods. I was told to get a boost elbow, but being a cheap and just having to replace my LP, I got to thinking.

Could someone take the original elbow out, and drill an tap it and install a small allen screw into the elbow to reduce flow?? I hate the idea of spending 30.00 on a 3.00 part just because it says its a mod.

Anyone done this??

Chris

 

If you are a real cheap a$$, and the only extra fueling you are running is your VA box, then don't even bother with the elbow.....just remove the elbow and install a 1/8" pipe plug......keep an eye on your boost gauge and ensure that you are not boosting over 35 psi, which I doubt you will, and you are good to go!

 

I personally wouldn't risk it over a $15 part. Just buy the elbow and save yourself the trouble. It's $15 delivered.

 

Wouldn't risk what?

 

Yeah, risk what? Mine is plugged off, but then I am running a non-wastegated 16cm housing, so there is no need for the elbow. I hit 35psi when ever needed, but only in 5th gear, no problems so far.

 

Trying to keep your boost manageable while your foot is plastered to the floor.....

 

I would expect that with just the VA box as the only source of additional fueling, you will not see unmanagable boost levels without a wastegate......there simply isn't enough fueling to cause a potential problem....but as I said before, don't guess....observe the boost gauge after the wastegate has been plugged to verify that there is an acceptable level of peak boost. I also run a 16cm non WG housing on my 94 with no problems

 

I am kinda thinking that between 25 and 30 # is what I should stay at, is that about right??

Also, we have all the stuff at work to do this so I think I am going to drill and tap the fitting and see waht happens. Again, they want 30.00 for this 3.00 piece .


Chris

 

Here you go:

drtrox@verizon.net

Contacty him, $15 shipped to your door.

 

ok maybe someone can help me here this is connected to the afc housing right? which way do you turn the screw to get more boost?

 

From what I understand, if you restrict the amount of air going through the hose your waste gate will open later giving you more boost. Therefore turning the screw in will raise your boost.

Chris