When i bought my truck the guy had removed the wastegate. I know about over spooling and i just keep an eye on the gauges. Is this bad not to have a wastegate on a stock turbo? Getting a new turbo soon but should i be concerned about this? thanks

 

i wouldnt worry about it unless your pushing over 40 pounds of boost,
iv had mine for the last 60k

 

my boost hits 40 thats about it i pull off when it gets close.

 

i wouldnt worry plus you are sure that no exhaust is escaping due to a weak spring in the actuator

 

what size exhaust housing is on it? also try and keep boost around 32-35

 

i do not know the housing size just that it is a hx35. it just needs to last till nov when i get back to the states then its time for a 64mm turbo. my dad is using it now so i will let him know about the boost

 

why only 35 my stock ran 40 and its the same one i have now with a 60mm compressor and 40 housing

 

Im pushing 40psi of boost with my hx35 i have a big spring on the wastegate so it can still open if it has too but dont worry to much!

 

i have my wastegate wired shut no actuator at all i was just curious why dave said not to exceed 35 psi on a stock

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o and any stock 12v has a 12cm housing unless tampered with

 

Because you can overspool them but like i said dont worry run it 40-45 you will be fine for a while the heat will be there DONT WORRY!

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Also you can pop a head gasket so be careful i found out the hard way now studed and fire-ringed