Wastgate or no wastgate

[JBoesl]

I have been thinking about adding 215 injectors, however egt's can reach 1250 now. Someone recomended going to a bigger turbo housing like 14 or 16cm. I have noticed that a 14cm housing without wastegate is around $170, but with wastegate is more like $450. What are the hazards of running a non-wastgated 14cm. I would like to get a PDR turbo when funds perment to help with turbo lag as well. My boost now reaches about 32psi.



Thanks,



Jason

 

[The patriot]

Try adjusting the wastegate for more before spending the $$$.

Shorter rod= more boost. I moved mine about 3/8" and went from 28 to 37 psi!! EGT's are much better too.

Seems to me you should have more than 32 psi. Check all your connections too.

Eric

 

[JBoesl]

Patriot,



Do you know of a link with wastgate ajustment instuctions, I am sure that I can do it just would like to see corect method.



Thanks,



Jason

 

[PZicha]

Does anyone know what boast will go to if the stock setup is disconected / this is how my truck was when I bought it

 

[Dreher]

As near as I can tell, the wastegate on my 96 has been seized shut for some time now. When it was stock, I had a max of 18 psi. One day I noticed I was up around 25 under hard throttle. Since I added a TST #6 plate, my 35 psi gauge is useless at WOT. I don't get up there too often, though.



Bob

 

[The patriot]

Originally posted by JBoesl

Patriot,



Do you know of a link with wastgate ajustment instuctions, I am sure that I can do it just would like to see corect method.



Thanks,



Jason

No, sorry. It's pretty straight forward. If you have a minimum of mechanical knowledge, it shouldnt be a problem.

PZicha, no I dont. Depends on many different things. If you dont have gauges, you should.

Eric

 

[PZicha]

Gauges are next on my to get list / does anyone know which ones match the stock ones for looks and lighting

 

[Reddog1]

Peter



Issue 34, NOV/DEC/JAN, 2001-2002 of the TDR REGISTER has a great article on gauges. In my opinion, this is a must read, especially if you think more expensive is better.



One of my primary concerns was lighting. Cost was a consideration; you can pay from $120 to $400 plus for the EGR only.



I went with the Isspro R3607T EV Pyrometer Kit w/10 ft lead and adjustable Thermocouple. Best price I found was from www.dieselpage.com. Send me a PM and I will give you the price.



I intend on changing my Boost and Trans Temp gauges later.



The Isspro site is www.Issproinc.com. I did not find it to be the easiest site to navigate, and I was told their prices are jobber. Can be had cheaper.





Wayne

 

[DieselB59]

We've got something just for that "Do I want a wastegate or not?" person at Auto Wurks Diesel.

 

[Reddog1]

Chris



What do you guys at Auto Wurks Diesel have for that "Do I want a wastegate or not?" person?



In reading your signature, I see Isspro EV Gauges: Boost, Pyrometer, Engine Brake Pressure. Do you have any second thoughts on the Isspro EV Gauges? What are you measuring with the Engine Brake Pressure gauge?





Wayne