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Old 10-15-2010, 06:24 PM
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i have a big bad wolf turbo on my truck. i read it was adjustable but i aint sure how to do it this is my first diesel so sorry for any stupid questions i ask
 
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Old 10-17-2010, 06:43 PM
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i have a big bad wolf turbo on my truck. i read it was adjustable but i aint sure how to do it this is my first diesel so sorry for any stupid questions i ask


The wastegate is ajustable, but other then that it is not.
 
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Old 10-17-2010, 08:49 PM
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should be a bolt with a spring on the right hand side of the turbo (compressor housing side, or closer to the intake) that you can tighten up an it'll give you more boost
 
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Old 10-18-2010, 04:53 PM
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thanks for the help. i tryed adjusting the waste gate but i couldnt get a wrench on one of the bolts its to close to the housing
 
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try just a socket, thats what i used on my buddy's garret
 
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Its very tough to get in there. I ended up grinding a socket down. You need a THIN wall socket!
 
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Old 10-18-2010, 10:06 PM
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thanks for the advice. ill try that.
 
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