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Old Jul 28, 2008 | 06:54 PM
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Default What size Wastegate?

Only looking for 7 - 10psi. I'm thinking that a 38mm will be to small, and cause boost creep.

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Old Jul 28, 2008 | 07:25 PM
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Specs? motor, size turbo?
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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 08:48 AM
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Lets say a 5.7, T-60 Turbo.

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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 09:31 AM
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Front mount or rear mount?

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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 09:35 AM
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The 38 will work fine. I've run mine at 12 psi and will crank it up some more this fall at the track.
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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 09:57 AM
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I think the 38mm would be fine.
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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 11:00 AM
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I want to do a Front mount, but a rear mount looks alot easier for my first build. And cheaper, for now, at least in my head.

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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 11:08 AM
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What Size BOV to use?

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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 11:15 AM
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Same size, 38mm.
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