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Previous Owner Plugged Wastegate Hose W/ A Scew?!?!?

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Old May 4, 2009 | 05:00 PM
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Default Previous Owner Plugged Wastegate Hose W/ A Scew?!?!?

As the title says, my wastegate line is plugged off.... Is this good, bad, ugly? Its a stock truck for the most part. Only deleted muffler, and a BHAF!

Should i leave it?

Wont that over-boost?
 
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Old May 4, 2009 | 08:45 PM
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no it wont over boost cause the pump is still gonna stop fueling at its set limit. itll just build up maybe a few more pounds but not enought to hurt u cause u dont have injectores or anything like that or a programer.
 
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Old May 4, 2009 | 09:30 PM
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if i clamp my hose with visegrips ill gain bout 7-10 lbs of boost with my adrenaline i dont know what it gains stock didnt have a gauge then. but no its cool just a cheap mod.
 
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Old May 4, 2009 | 10:58 PM
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Thats cool. I was worried because i have no gauges or anything yet.
 
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Old May 11, 2009 | 11:58 PM
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definately put guages first on your to do list. they will save you alot of money in the long run
 
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Old May 12, 2009 | 12:43 AM
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Gauges are a Must..... Atleast a Fuel Pressure and Pyro.
 
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Old May 12, 2009 | 01:04 AM
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, i've used the wise-grips on such cars as the Hyundai Getz 1.5 CRTD rental i once had...

Also a 2.0 DOHC TD Suzuki Vitara my friend had...
 
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