The only reason I got one is because I hear that the ball and spring method eliminates wastegate creep. It might only make a 1/2 second difference in how quickly the boost builds, but it was cheap

I would think that maybe it will help with part throttle boost, at least during times where max boost is going to be achieved eventually.
I think sixto knows the results first hand..(please tell us!)
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