Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Waste Gate on a 24v?

[mavrick01']

Can I run a non waste gated HX40 on my 01' 24v

 

[Chipstien]

Sure!

 

[Chipstien]

I assume you realize that you need to change the downpipe for the HX-40. Give Peirs a call, he knows anything and everything about those turbos.

 

[mavrick01']

Yep!

I am aware that you have to switch to an HX40 down pipe. Now what are the advantages and disadvantages of waste gated and none waste gated turbos.

 

[Cummins4Life]

A wastegate allows you to run a turbo without pushing the turbo too hard, without making more boost than the turbo can handle efficently or safely. Unmodified HX40's have a bad history of coming apart when boost is run too high.

 

[mavrick01']

Ahhhhh!

So I'm thinking PDRHX40 NO WASTE GATE and a set of Super Mentals

 

[Cummins4Life]

That would probably work. But if you are going to run a major box, Comp, PM3 or other, it might overboost without the wastegate.

 

[Chipstien]

Peirs puts wastegates on all his HX-40s so they will be reliable. I would run the wastegate as I don't think you would gain enough to warrant the loss in reliability.