99-03 7.3L Performance Discussion of 99-03 7.3 Liter Ford Powerstroke Turbo Diesels Related To Performance And Longevity

adjusting the waste gate for more boost?

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Old Apr 8, 2011 | 01:23 AM
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i kno with the turbo on th2 94 idi 7.3l the waste gate can be adjusted to get more boost. can that b done on the turbo on my 2000 7.3l??
 
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Old Apr 8, 2011 | 05:21 PM
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What are your current boost numbers at WOT?
 
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Old Apr 10, 2011 | 01:21 AM
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i dont know i dont have a boost gauge. what should they be?
 
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Old Apr 10, 2011 | 07:08 AM
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17-20 psi stock.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2011 | 11:28 AM
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ok but can it be adjusted for more?
 
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Old Apr 10, 2011 | 01:26 PM
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I'm not sure about the Wastegate adjustment, so I'll let someone who knows answer that...

For more boost, Get a chip
 
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Old Apr 10, 2011 | 08:39 PM
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more fuel= more boost
 
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