well i don't have much experience but from what i remember back in my class at wyotech that plugging the wastegate isn't too great of an idea because that will cause the turbo to overspin..........if i'm wrong i apologizeI'm going through my options. The cheapest means of getting my boost up (I'm only hitting 20-22psi after all my work) is to simply install a 1/8 NPT plug on the compressor side of the turbo. Anyone else doing this?
If plugging the wastegate is a viable option, I've got a better idea than the boost elbow or plug. A "controllable" plug if you will. I could also refine it a little bit with a "safety" now that I think about it.
Guess I just need to know if plugging the wastegate line is a good idea.
I'd like to be able to have a switchable mode of stock wastegating and a full on mode for the turbo.
I realize they make turbo boost controllers, but in this instance we really don't need anything that advanced I believe.
opcorn:opcorn: of course tho i do plan on spending the money for an adjustable boost elbow for my 01:lol3:
, Head gasket time!! 40-45lbs of boost!!
$225.00+ depending on what else is done at the same time...I don't think you can pull the head for less than $350.00how much are head gaskets??
Hear me out...Plugging the wastegate isn't a good idea, Get and adjustable boost elbow, they're about $20 new.
In the 10 years you've had it, didn't you only rack up like 50K? I thought I saw you post that...my waste gates been shut for ten years on my truck with stock turbo and big sticks and an edge drag box. No problem also sees about 52lbs when you roll on it and hold just over 40psi. never missed a beat. also i havre a stock head gasket no studs nada. this is a cummins not a power joke boost it. Never said no to me seems to love it also ive never hurt the turbo. I drive it nice until i have to get er done. Truck runs fine and pulls hard everytime. And ive got the ''53'' block what a joke people get scared of the 53 bolck i love mine.
So, what's you're goal? Smoke on demand? or better performance? Both?Hear me out...
I'm thinking of an idea. Use a pressure switch set to say 30psi to open or close a solenoid. That way you have a safety for it. You could also wire in an "override" to keep the solenoid open for stock metering. I'd assume keeping it stock would allow people to roll the coal when they want to. Or does having the boost elbow not make that much of a difference?
wouldn't a manual boost controller ($50) work as well? i've always used mbc's on my turbo gas cars; and they do exactly what they're supposed to.You could, but electronic boost controllers are about $200 from what I've seen. Basically You want something that limits the pressure to the wastegate until say about 30psi, then allow it to open.
As to your buddy, he's not going to run 65psi on a stock internal engine for long...
Yep, a manual works fine. But my idea was to have a switchable setup. So you can have stock boost if you wanted smoke. Just kicking around ideas.wouldn't a manual boost controller ($50) work as well? i've always used mbc's on my turbo gas cars; and they do exactly what they're supposed to.
if the wg actuator is set to open on our hx35's at 22 psi or whatever it is, an mbc set to say, 32psi, would get us the extra air and all we'd need then is the fuel to make the power.
correct me if i'm wrong, i'm a turbo gas car guy, so diesel performance is new to me here!
