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Old Jan 2, 2017 | 02:43 PM
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For the turbo guys running and 80 mm turbo, what size wastegate are you running?
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Old Jan 2, 2017 | 03:42 PM
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I'd go with at least as 44-46 Tial or PT. Personally, I use a lot of JGS and I use their 50mm on everything big without any problems.
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Old Jan 2, 2017 | 04:46 PM
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It depends how big of an engine and how much boost you want as a minimum, but a well located 50mm should do fine if you are under 400 inches.
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Old Jan 2, 2017 | 09:24 PM
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370 15-20psi trick t6
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Old Jan 3, 2017 | 01:35 PM
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Any issues with let's say a 46mm controlling low psi #'s?
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my 46 works great.
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Old Jan 3, 2017 | 07:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Choda
my 46 works great.
what size engine turbo and psi are you running if you don't mind me asking?
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