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Old 09-30-2008, 01:32 PM
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hi i have a 408ci motor on 15 pounds of boost from a gt88 turbo thats front mount. is the tial wastegate big enuff for 850rwp????? if not what wastegate do i need, thanx thomas
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Yes it will be big enough to make the power you want, but depending on pluming, placement and turbine housing you may have trouble with boost control at lower levels.
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where sould the wastegate be mounted on the hot side/ where From the turbo flange thanx thomas
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You want a smooth transition into the gate from both banks if possible. Closer to the turbine housing is good.




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