What Wastgate spring is in the STS kit? Can I use it in my build?
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Will I need to change the wastegate spring for my build I want 8-10#'s on low end using there sts boost control. But swapped turbo to TC78. Do I need a different spring to keep the TC78 in check and also meet those boost goal? This is in a 383 forged stroker
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hmm good ? but I believe the everything revolves around the spring pressure even with a larger turbo. You can use the STS boost controller to manipulate this to achieve what you want.
I have a 5lb. spring but run on hi about 10-11psi.
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I have a 5lb. spring but run on hi about 10-11psi.
If you need any help or have questions hit me up since it looks like we are in the same area.
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Should be what ever you set the controller at. The spring in the gate is just for gate pressure without a boost controller. Adding the boost controller lets you change the settings to what ever. But rule of thmb is to only double what the gate spring is rated at. 5 psi spring is good to 10 psi, Some will say you can push it higher but its more stress on the spring and u lose control over the gate wich leads to boost spikes and so on.
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but the sts I thought runs through the wastegate spring on low pressure, and there controller when switch restricts so it raises the wastegate pressure so you can boost more. Correct? So wouldnt I run what wastegate spring I have when on low then whatever when using the sts boost controller valve
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but the sts I thought runs through the wastegate spring on low pressure, and there controller when switch restricts so it raises the wastegate pressure so you can boost more. Correct? So wouldnt I run what wastegate spring I have when on low then whatever when using the sts boost controller valve
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the controller supplied with sts has one manual valve to adjust and that only adjust the high end, when on low your running whatever wastegate spring you got is what I understood.
When my sts was stock totally it ran 7-8 then we always adjusted the valve to control the high setting.
When my sts was stock totally it ran 7-8 then we always adjusted the valve to control the high setting.
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the controller supplied with sts has one manual valve to adjust and that only adjust the high end, when on low your running whatever wastegate spring you got is what I understood.
When my sts was stock totally it ran 7-8 then we always adjusted the valve to control the high setting.
When my sts was stock totally it ran 7-8 then we always adjusted the valve to control the high setting.