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Old 10-04-2009, 02:32 PM
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Some pics of the wg closed and open. Mine has less movement than others here that use the same turbo and dp.


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Mine opens a lot more than that, and I still have insane boost creep...
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Old 10-09-2009, 01:08 AM
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The throttle tube arrived yesterday and everything was put back together. Still no boost with the actuator signal hooked up. I tried tightening the rod some more and it makes about 3-4 psi with the signal line disconnected and leaking.

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Mine opens a lot more than that, and I still have insane boost creep...
I need the spacer just to get it to open as much as yours does. Was your wastegate door loose on the hinge?
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Old 10-09-2009, 02:53 AM
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its able to move very freely, it kind of feels like it sticks opened if yo push it all the way, but even with it like that the boost is out of control.
its so weird that yours doesnt boost at all when its not even opening as far.

did it look like maybe the wastegate had been ported?
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Old 10-12-2009, 02:29 AM
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I forget how the wastegate hole looked, but we'll see when the spacer arrives. I rechecked all the boost tubes and couplers for vac leaks. It makes some boost with the signal line connected.. 3-4 psi max with the rod turned all the way in.. should be 7-8 psi actuator right?





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Old 10-22-2009, 12:24 AM
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Good stuff! Any updates?
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Old 10-22-2009, 02:20 AM
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I have been busy lately, but the LC1 arrived and we installed it today. Also, I got a shorter bolt to remove the AC bracket.
More upgrades are on the way.


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Old 11-22-2009, 10:10 PM
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The turbo has been working great with the downpipe spacer from BEGI.

fmu replaced with Brain ms
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Old 12-06-2009, 06:08 PM
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The spacer solved your boosting problems? Where is the max boost at now, the advertised 7-8psi?
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Old 12-06-2009, 08:57 PM
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Yea the spacer solved the wastegate problems. I have been running about 5 psi until I get a better clutch and intercooler.
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Old 01-11-2010, 02:23 PM
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Nice thread and good info+pics
Waiting mine to arrive....
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My new clutch arrived today! I'm still deciding on injectors and the intercooler setup.
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It's coming along pretty well!
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Needs more intercooler.
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Old 04-17-2010, 12:37 AM
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Yea, I've been searching on ebay for intercoolers and piping. I can't TIG weld, but I want a good looking setup.

How much did you guys spend on IC+pipes+bov+shipping? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...=STRK:MEWAX:IT
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