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Old Mar 19, 2007 | 04:22 PM
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also, what do you think these will top out at ( psi-wise ) on a 370ci?
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Old Mar 19, 2007 | 05:40 PM
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half a hole is the proper preload for whatever wastegate you have. It is not really adjustable boost wise. To change boost, you should use a boost controller. I did 12-15 psi with the 4.5-5psi wastegates and a boost controller. I then did 20-24psi with these wastegates and boost controller:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/13-ps...mZ150039471449

i think thats the same ones i got from lingenfelter...Bowtieman81 has my old kit and might could get the numbers off them for ya
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Old Mar 20, 2007 | 12:10 PM
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I am using a boost controller, but when I set it for 15, it hits 15 and then drops to 12 . . . that's not acceptable. So you're saying that cranking the rods in will not keep those pucks from opening @ 12psi and I absolutely have to have these 13psi actuators?

So how did anarchy99 go from an opening pressure of 3psi to 9.5psi if they're not adjustable? I think I'm now confused.

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any wastegate..internal or external, it is recommended to upsize the spring once you are trying to make 2x the spring pressure. ex..5psi wastegate..is good to 10psi with a boost controller
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Old Mar 20, 2007 | 12:42 PM
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got it, thanks!
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