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Old 06-07-2012, 05:16 PM
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Well I'm finally tired of that stock wastegate. Any suggestions what I should get? Nothing too expensive though.


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Old 06-07-2012, 06:46 PM
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A new turbo
 
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Old 06-07-2012, 08:20 PM
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A new turbo
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Old 06-07-2012, 11:02 PM
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Why waste money on a waste gate? Buy a Turbo that will do those injectors some good
 
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Old 06-11-2012, 10:06 AM
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How do you know your having issues with your wastegate? You will NEVER hear the wastegate on a stock 7.3 turbo.

What boost levels are you running? The stock turbo is good for about 25psi max, after that its more or less just pushing hot air.
 
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Old 06-12-2012, 01:21 PM
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Originally Posted by joebob3093
Why waste money on a waste gate? Buy a Turbo that will do those injectors some good
Amen! money in the stock turbo is buying a fancy saddle for your dead horse
 
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Old 06-12-2012, 01:27 PM
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Maybe a stupid question, but what about a Big Head?
 
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Old 06-12-2012, 02:37 PM
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Again... Same thing. Its still the factory turbo. Shim the factory one if you want more wastegate power.
 
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Old 06-12-2012, 02:44 PM
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OK, I'll bite. Please give a brief on a turbo shim.
 
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Old 06-12-2012, 03:17 PM
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Shim the WASTEGATE. Or tighten it...

I just find its easier to loosen the two nuts that hold it to the turbo, and shim it with a few cut washers and tighten.
 
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