Muk

I am looking for suggestions on wastegate size and location. I am using the Hooker LS turbo manifolds and I was not sure if I would be able to use 2 wastegates or if one would be sufficient.. I am hoping for 550-650 whp. I currently have a 44mm wastegate and I was told I may see turbo creep with using only one of these.

The build is:
Lq4 rings gapped 30/28
317 heads with Trick flow springs matched cam
Summit 8706 cam 226/230 @ .050 .600/.575 lift
4L80e
3000 Summit Pro LS stall (Still need to get)
TBSS intake
Injector dynamics 1050.34.14.15.8 injectors
92mm Throttle body
Hooker LS turbo manifolds
Onn3 84 MM billet wheel turbo
VS Racing VSR44WG Wastegate
VS Racing VSR50BOV Blow Off Valve
Ford 9" 3.73 gears
Cal Tracs
Walbro 450 fuel pump
boost referenced fuel pressure regulator.
2592525 GM performance map sensor.

rpturbo

iTrader: (47)

If your placement is good, you might be able to get away with it. You can start with it. I would try to put a sweeping 90, or a straight pipe on like a 45* right below where the turbo mounts, and see if you have creep. If you do, you can add a second gate, before the 90* turn, from the driver's side as the pipe heads towards the passenger side.
I hope my description makes sense. A pic would be much better.

forcd ind

iTrader: (7)

You have about the same setup as mine, I used the 50mm gate, but have used a 44 no problem. I mounted the gate right where I come out of the Holley manifold, as it curved up to the turbo. Just try and mount it so the exhaust flow would enter it, kind of unrestricted, rather than like a 90 deg angle.

Pro Stock John

iTrader: (34)

Great advice. Would you run some pipe of the WG for the boost that is getting vented? I have mine routed to point away and down.

MY_2K_Z

iTrader: (1)

Do you already have the turbo? If not take a look at the beating a dead horse thread just below this one. Good information on turbo sizing and I posted about that turbo in particular not doing very well compared to a couple other turbos.

Muk

I do have the turbo already I bought it about a year and a half ago. I will definitely look at the dead horse thread.

Thank you all for the posts, once I get the engine back in I will post pics as i also need to figure out where to place O2 sensors and Wideband and I know it will be easier seeing the pics

rpturbo

iTrader: (47)

What ECM are you going to run this with? I'm guessing some stock ECM based on saying O2's and wideband?

Muk

I am going to run the 0411 PCM