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Old 05-01-2016, 06:13 PM
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So I got my car running great, with my MSPNP2. I got into the boost a little bit a few times, enjoying all the new sounds. I was watching the boost gauge and AFR religiously. I got a little (over)confident and gave it a nice pull in 3rd and the boost kept going (got damn near 12-14psi).

Is there a chance this turbo does not have an 8psi actuator?? Or did I mess something up when I clocked the turbo and cut the vacuum hose a little shorter. I am running no boost control at the moment because I am under the impression that will only help me achieve higher boost above 8psi.
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Old 05-01-2016, 06:57 PM
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Did you port the wastegate? The wastegate hole needs to be opened up. Nigelt has good pictures towards the end of my group buy thread with how to do it.
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I did not. I will look into doing that next. Thanks Lars
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I pulled mine to port the first time, I didn't go liberal enough with the dremel, so really open that sucker up, especially the hole itself
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Thanks, we'll be going at it on Wednesday. Can't wait to get back to tuning!
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