Boost control
Boost control I have been trying to find an answer to what I thought was a simple question. What size (psi) spring is best to run in the wastegate when you are using an electronic boost solenoid? Come across all the answers as usual but not one with a definite explanation. If needed: 5.3, twin turbo, looking to make 20-22psi max on occasion but run 10-12 as a daily setup. MS3 Gold will control the solenoid and a switch to change boost levels.
Is it better to run a smaller spring say 5psi or run a 10psi spring as this is the lowest setting?
Is it better to run a smaller spring say 5psi or run a 10psi spring as this is the lowest setting?
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With an good EBC if you set it up correctly should should be able to run a light spring and triple or more that pressure by controling signal on the top port.
My last set up was manually controlled. 8psi spring- was 10psi on gate, and I have spiked as high as 25psi.
My last set up was manually controlled. 8psi spring- was 10psi on gate, and I have spiked as high as 25psi.
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I have been trying to find an answer to what I thought was a simple question. What size (psi) spring is best to run in the wastegate when you are using an electronic boost solenoid? Come across all the answers as usual but not one with a definite explanation. If needed: 5.3, twin turbo, looking to make 20-22psi max on occasion but run 10-12 as a daily setup. MS3 Gold will control the solenoid and a switch to change boost levels.
Is it better to run a smaller spring say 5psi or run a 10psi spring as this is the lowest setting?
Is it better to run a smaller spring say 5psi or run a 10psi spring as this is the lowest setting?
You can do many things with various control plumbing etc after that
If you do not need to go as low as 5psi, then there isnt really a lot of point running a 5psi spring as it may limit how much boost you can make at the top end...but again there are many variables at play here.
