If this doesnt make 400whp Im burning it
#181
That's exactly how I feel about my 2860gen2 compared to my 2560R.
I know for sure, that my wastegate preload isn't enough, but I have to modify the rod and "hanger", that goes onto the flapper, because there isn't enough thread left. I'll just shorten both pieces and hope for the best.
Right now I can get the flapper to seal juuust enough... Boost control isn't going to be any easier with that little preload, wants to fluctuate a lot
I know for sure, that my wastegate preload isn't enough, but I have to modify the rod and "hanger", that goes onto the flapper, because there isn't enough thread left. I'll just shorten both pieces and hope for the best.
Right now I can get the flapper to seal juuust enough... Boost control isn't going to be any easier with that little preload, wants to fluctuate a lot
#182
What are y'alls thoughts on wastegate preload -- when I went to my tuners, I had a few mm of preload per the Borg literature... and was overboosting, because as you preload you reduce the effective opening angle of the wastegate, so he had me reduce preload all the way and use EBC to hit my target. I just got the high boost canister to try to see if it helps my spool (theoretically, it makes sense to me as I can still have that minimum preload but cracking open at 14 instead of 8)
#183
If your spring in general is hard enough (with recommended preload) to not let the flapper blow open by the exhaust gases, everything is fine.
As for my part: I have a 0.4 or 0.5 bar spring in there and it feels a good bit lazier than my 2560R with a 0.6bar spring in it. I suspect the flapper to be blown open, even with 100% WG duty in my EBC, because of the weak spring.
When pulling by hand, it even felt like almost double the spring rate on the old turbo. The GTX2860 has smaller diameter can, I wonder how much difference that makes.
IIRC Garrett allows you to change/up base boost by 0.2bars with their internal gates. So giving it a little bit more tension is no problem, as long as you have no other ill effects.
edit: I try to triple the base boost with my EBC solenoid and that's not always going to work very good. Some setups can, some not
As for my part: I have a 0.4 or 0.5 bar spring in there and it feels a good bit lazier than my 2560R with a 0.6bar spring in it. I suspect the flapper to be blown open, even with 100% WG duty in my EBC, because of the weak spring.
When pulling by hand, it even felt like almost double the spring rate on the old turbo. The GTX2860 has smaller diameter can, I wonder how much difference that makes.
IIRC Garrett allows you to change/up base boost by 0.2bars with their internal gates. So giving it a little bit more tension is no problem, as long as you have no other ill effects.
edit: I try to triple the base boost with my EBC solenoid and that's not always going to work very good. Some setups can, some not
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I'm using an adjustable wg actuator from arashi. It's dual port and you can dial it in from 3-25psi with the included springs. I have mine set to 1.1bar. the Garrett gates aren't that strong. I have two 12psi cans and they won't hold more than 22 to redline but if someone wants one lmk.
#187
My turbosmart 7psi spring blows at 6 in the mid tapering to 5 at the top on wastegate only - as an example.
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I have two gates one is a Garrett unit and the other is a Pulsar. They look nearly identical and their spring rate is12-14psi. I would tighten the ever living **** out of mine and could get as high as 16psi base pressure just off the gate alone. I also have an adjustable bracket if you want that also.
#194
If your spring in general is hard enough (with recommended preload) to not let the flapper blow open by the exhaust gases, everything is fine.
As for my part: I have a 0.4 or 0.5 bar spring in there and it feels a good bit lazier than my 2560R with a 0.6bar spring in it. I suspect the flapper to be blown open, even with 100% WG duty in my EBC, because of the weak spring.
When pulling by hand, it even felt like almost double the spring rate on the old turbo. The GTX2860 has smaller diameter can, I wonder how much difference that makes.
IIRC Garrett allows you to change/up base boost by 0.2bars with their internal gates. So giving it a little bit more tension is no problem, as long as you have no other ill effects.
edit: I try to triple the base boost with my EBC solenoid and that's not always going to work very good. Some setups can, some not
As for my part: I have a 0.4 or 0.5 bar spring in there and it feels a good bit lazier than my 2560R with a 0.6bar spring in it. I suspect the flapper to be blown open, even with 100% WG duty in my EBC, because of the weak spring.
When pulling by hand, it even felt like almost double the spring rate on the old turbo. The GTX2860 has smaller diameter can, I wonder how much difference that makes.
IIRC Garrett allows you to change/up base boost by 0.2bars with their internal gates. So giving it a little bit more tension is no problem, as long as you have no other ill effects.
edit: I try to triple the base boost with my EBC solenoid and that's not always going to work very good. Some setups can, some not
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We are in the smokey mountains for MATG 2021 here are some pictures from the trip so far....
Fontana dam
Nb1 tails are love
Sending it on the tail of the dragon
Mountains in the background 3500' elevation
The crew
Fontana dam
Nb1 tails are love
Sending it on the tail of the dragon
Mountains in the background 3500' elevation
The crew
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I'm embarrassed to admit how long it took me to do that with the new version of paint.... You used to be able to just use the scissor tool to cut it out and just paste it in but there are like 5 different programs for it on my surface now lol.
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Well, seeing as how Im back from MATG now I decided to turn up the boost on this turbo. Now that I have the GReddy Profec OLED EBC I can easily control the boost curve to be exactly how I like it. I have boost coming in soft @20psi and ramping up to 24psi by redline. It got a little bit lean on the top on this pull but I since added fuel up there. This turbo really pulls like a freight train on the topend this is the fastest my car has ever felt it just rockets to redline now.
425whp @24psi in 90+ weather. Not bad
425whp @24psi in 90+ weather. Not bad