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what size BOV and waste gate

Old Jul 16, 2014 | 02:26 PM
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looking for a recommendation on what size BOV and waste gate for my s480 build 6.ol engine was thinking 50mm bov and a 44 waste gate but dont know if thats to big
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Old Jul 16, 2014 | 03:27 PM
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what type of boost you plan on running?

i have 50mm bov and 44mm gate on my 5.3 with s472 it works good
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Old Jul 16, 2014 | 08:11 PM
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Shooting for 800whp through a th400
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Old Jul 16, 2014 | 08:18 PM
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Precision 46mm gate and a turbosmart 50mm race port are doing me real well.
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Old Jul 16, 2014 | 09:34 PM
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Compact 50 BOV

46mm Gate
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Old Jul 16, 2014 | 10:30 PM
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This sounds a lot like my turbo build LOL.

-Kenny

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Old Jul 17, 2014 | 09:41 AM
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Originally Posted by TrickPerformanceProducts
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Old Jul 18, 2014 | 10:54 PM
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so a 50mm BoV is perfect and a 46mm waste gate will do. soo should i go tial turbosmart or precision?
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Old Jul 19, 2014 | 10:55 AM
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Originally Posted by timmay208
what type of boost you plan on running?

i have 50mm bov and 44mm gate on my 5.3 with s472 it works good
What brand bov?

Trick who makes yours? Looks like a nice piece, and fair price.
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