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Brian Carlton 08-18-2006 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by gsxr (Post 1250144)
Another option (which I don't recommend, but I have done this, and other people have too) is to simply bypass the valve entirely. It's an overboost safety, in case the turbo wastegate sticks shut...........

I'd be more concerned about a cracked or broken wastegate hose.

Ever check the manifold pressure with the wastegate hose removed? I wonder if the open hose would cause enough losses for the turbo to remain below 15 psi and fail to trigger the overboost valve?

gsxr 08-18-2006 03:30 PM

I've never tested this, but I believe the turbo is capable of pushing waaaay more air volume than you'd ever lose through the broken hose. I suspect there would be virtually no difference in performance either way.

:wacko:

Brian Carlton 08-18-2006 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by gsxr (Post 1250381)
I've never tested this, but I believe the turbo is capable of pushing waaaay more air volume than you'd ever lose through the broken hose. I suspect there would be virtually no difference in performance either way.

:wacko:

.........then the wastegate hose integrity is of far greater concern than a stuck wastegate..........but, the former can certainly result in the latter.........:eek:

crashone 08-19-2006 04:42 PM

Thanks for the replys I knew I didn't have the right terminology when I posted and some one would point me in the right direction. Any way I'll check the valve and see what comes out.:pirate:

JWJ 08-19-2006 06:47 PM

How often is everyone cleaning these ALDA pressure lines?

I seem to need to clean them every 3 months otherwise I suffer from no power. The crud is never ending.

Brian Carlton 08-19-2006 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by JWJ (Post 1251313)
How often is everyone cleaning these ALDA pressure lines?

I seem to need to clean them every 3 months otherwise I suffer from no power. The crud is never ending.


I'll probably clean this one in two or three years.

But, remember, I'm starting with a brand new line, and a thoroughly clean manifold, and no EGR.

Might even go more than three years.:P


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