quick boost question
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quick boost question
in the process of working on my truck and was wondering what the stock boost elbow is good for? right now it sits at 25 psi but i want 35. do i need to order an aftermarket one (like tst sends with their plates) or can i make this stock one work? can mod it if thats what it takes.....i have access to tools and allen screws
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Stock boost setting will be 20 or 21psi typically.
You have to modify the signal to the wastegate to raise this.
The proper way is with a boost controller. I bought mine from www.boostcontroller.com (no affiliation)
Justin
You have to modify the signal to the wastegate to raise this.
The proper way is with a boost controller. I bought mine from www.boostcontroller.com (no affiliation)
Justin
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well it was 23 psi before....now with no fuel plate it hits 34 so now i guess i dont need the elbow after all...although im still 99% sure it has one. o well, no biggie. thanks guys
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I took mine off, just plugged the hole
I haven't hit 40 yet, but 35 isn't too hard to get.
I'll get a load on it and a good pull see if it goes too high, stock turbo don't wanna get 40 lbs on it
I haven't hit 40 yet, but 35 isn't too hard to get.
I'll get a load on it and a good pull see if it goes too high, stock turbo don't wanna get 40 lbs on it
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The proper way is with a boost controller
Won't work on the all mechanical 12 valve.
Just plugging the wastegate hose at the turbo works great as long as it keeps the boost under 35 psi.
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well like i said, looks like i have a boost elbow has a set screw and everything. i just don't like the idea off plugging it and no control. wouldn't want to go over 35psi on stock turbo....not worth the risk.
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You're thinking of a boost fooler. Boost controller goes inline between the manifold signal and wastegate to delay opening of it. It'll work on anything with a wastegate.
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