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Old Apr 23, 2006 | 06:43 PM
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I dont know why it took me so long to realize this after I installed the turbo, but I think I have a nut on my wastegate rod that I can screw to either side to adjust the psi. Here's a pic. Im still not 100% sure, but does that look like something I can adjust to boost up or down a couple PSI?
 
Old Apr 23, 2006 | 07:52 PM
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yeah. after it gets to a determined PSI the wastegate opens to blow off exhaust to divert it away from the turbo. you ajust that by ajusting the wastegate.
 
Old Apr 23, 2006 | 08:21 PM
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you ajust that by ajusting the wastegate.
Whats that lol? So basically I just screw it one way or the other, and I have boost increase or decrease that simple right?
 
Old Apr 23, 2006 | 08:25 PM
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basically. it increces or decreces the tension on the spring and makes it easier or harder to open.
 
Old Apr 23, 2006 | 08:30 PM
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Ok cool. Just how much do I need to twis that to increase 1-2 psi, little a lot? How much is one full turn?
 
Old Apr 23, 2006 | 08:44 PM
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replied to your pm.
 
Old Apr 23, 2006 | 08:57 PM
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a lot of people just bend the road to stay closed longer but i wouldnt recommend that because its not totaly accurate and i would hate for you to go to boost and boost to like 17psi.... byebye rods
 
Old Apr 23, 2006 | 11:31 PM
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Right, I understand. But theres no need to bend no rods in my case. Its an adjustable actuator, and I need to know how much to twist it in order to boost up 1-2 psi.
 
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