Turbosmart vs precision wastegates
Turbosmart vs precision wastegates I've searched but not finding the info I'm looking for. I was going to get a knock off but figured ill step up for a good gate.
I'm looking for a gate for my pt88. I plan to run fairly low boost (7psi) next year so I figured a 60mm wastegate is a must. (Correct me if I'm wrong). I'll turn it up when my other motor goes in
Seems like the precision 66 is a few dollars cheaper but if the turbo smart is a much better unit I can handle that. I've found them within $30 of each other. Lots of good info on the turbosmart but not a lot on the precision unit.
Thanks for your opinion!
I'm looking for a gate for my pt88. I plan to run fairly low boost (7psi) next year so I figured a 60mm wastegate is a must. (Correct me if I'm wrong). I'll turn it up when my other motor goes in
Seems like the precision 66 is a few dollars cheaper but if the turbo smart is a much better unit I can handle that. I've found them within $30 of each other. Lots of good info on the turbosmart but not a lot on the precision unit.
Thanks for your opinion!
Last edited by kylemm1002; Jan 21, 2014 at 10:10 PM.
I looked into jgs but a 60mm jgs was the same if not more then the turbosmart or percision.
Now if a jgs 50mm would work then that would be a different story. Just didn't think a 50mm would take me that low on boost.
Now if a jgs 50mm would work then that would be a different story. Just didn't think a 50mm would take me that low on boost.
I used one Turbosmart 45 on my PT88 on a 5.3 and it controlled at 14psi very well with proper gate placement.
Id use the JGS 50 and save some money. Make sure gate priority is very good.
Id use the JGS 50 and save some money. Make sure gate priority is very good.
Trending Topics
LS1 Tech Stories
The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them
Pouria Savadkouei
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked
Pouria Savadkouei
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP
Verdad Gallardo
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes
Verdad Gallardo
Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power
Verdad Gallardo
10 Camaros You Should Never Buy
10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die
Verdad Gallardo
I'd love to save some cash with a jgs 50mm but didn't think it would allow such a low boost setting. I'm trying to keep the stock motor alive until a certain show I go to every year with a group of friends so I'd be even more pissed to use a 50mm and not be able to keep it under 7psi
I'd love to save some cash with a jgs 50mm but didn't think it would allow such a low boost setting. I'm trying to keep the stock motor alive until a certain show I go to every year with a group of friends so I'd be even more pissed to use a 50mm and not be able to keep it under 7psi
Lol. I'm trying to keep a stock drive train together until my lq4/80e/8.8 is all ready to swap in. I figured it's to exensive to do all the drive train plus turbo kit at one time. I just don't have the funds for that kind of winter project lol. So I'm building the kit first then this winter I'll put all the drive train in it and turn it up!
FWIW you wont ever run it at 7psi lol Use any of the gates mentioned. Personally i like tial since they are made in the US and they look the best 
JGS work well but are FUGLY in my opinion
JGS work well but are FUGLY in my opinion 
On my stock LQ4 I was able to gate my boost down 3.5psi (spring pressure) with a 60mm JGS gate (AMS 1000 w/CO2). It worked great!
It is not enough now to gate the new 403 methanol setup (boost creep) so ordering a second 60mm to address that issue.
I will only use JGS, way too much luck so far on many projects with JGS to change. Just my $0.02.
It is not enough now to gate the new 403 methanol setup (boost creep) so ordering a second 60mm to address that issue.
I will only use JGS, way too much luck so far on many projects with JGS to change. Just my $0.02.
Call Darin at RPS awesome guy to work with and he got me the best pricing. Also whoever you order them from make sure you find the ones that are newer as they come with all the springs instead of one you order it with.