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Old 03-27-2007, 10:52 PM
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Has anyone done the, drill the 1/8" elbow, wastegate mod? If so, what size hole did you drill and how much did it increase the boost.:pc:
 
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I guess nobody has done this. I never heard of that before. An adjustable boost elbow is only a few bucks and will do the same thing......
 
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Old 03-31-2007, 10:09 PM
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Thanks for the reply Dodgezilla. I did see the elbow offered by TST but didn't think it was adjustable. Where can a fellow get an adjustable elbow?
Also, do you think 28 to 30 lbs will throw an over boost code?
 
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I have made my own bost elbow if that is what you are reffering to,I drilled a 1/8" hole in the elbow then I drilled and tapped it for a bolt with a lock nut so it is fully adjustable,I see 30-32 psi of boost max with the stock turbo,I could adjust the bolt to see more boost but I'm already pushing the limits of the turbo
 
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You won't get an overboost code as long as you keep running a fueling box. I ran my 03 with the elbow but no box a couple times and I had no problems. Lots of others did get the overboost code when they tried it. I think it's all in how you drive.....
 
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Old 04-01-2007, 08:58 PM
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Originally Posted by rich2500
I have made my own bost elbow if that is what you are reffering to,I drilled a 1/8" hole in the elbow then I drilled and tapped it for a bolt with a lock nut so it is fully adjustable,I see 30-32 psi of boost max with the stock turbo,I could adjust the bolt to see more boost but I'm already pushing the limits of the turbo
I'm not sure I understand the whole bolt thing. I guess I'm thick. I thought you drilled a small hole in the elbow to release some of the pressure going to the gate.
I really like your idea though. Could you explain a little more about how and where. Maybe even a pic.
Thanks. Bobby
 
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Old 04-02-2007, 04:01 AM
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BTW, You can get adjustable boost elbows on E-Bay for around $15.00 I've heard....
 
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mine has a set screw in it that blocks all flow to the wastegate
 
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Old 04-02-2007, 09:01 AM
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here's one on ebay, check to make sure it's the right one for your truck.

DODGE CUMMINS TURBO, TURBOCHARGER ADJUST BOOST ELBOW
 
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Old 04-02-2007, 07:43 PM
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I made mine just like the one in this link,except I used a bolt with a jam nut so it's fully adjustable without worring about the set screw falling out
 


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