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Old 07-01-2002, 01:49 AM
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what is the port on the side of the turbo for? i've tried to search and find out if i need it...

is it important? because right now i have nothing in that hole on the side of the turbo, i took the fitting out

Old 07-01-2002, 01:59 AM
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you can use that as a boost reference for your wastegate.
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but, is it ok if i just leave it open with no fitting in it?
Old 07-01-2002, 02:03 AM
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Default Re: do i need this? (qwkteg125)

you can plug it up and just use the intake manifold source.
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Default Re: do i need this? (KLN)

but, is it ok if i just leave it open with no fitting in it?
plug it, it will bleed boost.

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the teflon on your oil fittings are gonna leak.
Old 07-01-2002, 06:31 AM
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Default Re: do i need this? (BG Boost)

you can plug it up and just use the intake manifold source.
How bout using that hole instead? Wouldn't the readings be a little more accurate since it's coming right from the compressor? Straight line to the WG.
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Default Re: do i need this? (shamoo)

you can plug it up and just use the intake manifold source.

How bout using that hole instead? Wouldn't the readings be a little more accurate since it's coming right from the compressor? Straight line to the WG.
Actually, boost measured from the manifold will take into account the pressure drop due to the intercooler, which should mean your wastegate can stay closed a little bit longer. There is a benefit to reading boost off the compressor as well but I forget.
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Default Re: do i need this? (DarksideDC4)

you will notice a diffrence between locations i did. felt like a quicker spool and i ended up boosting more. (because of ic pressure drop)
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Default Re: do i need this? (DarksideDC4)

you can plug it up and just use the intake manifold source.

How bout using that hole instead? Wouldn't the readings be a little more accurate since it's coming right from the compressor? Straight line to the WG.

Actually, boost measured from the manifold will take into account the pressure drop due to the intercooler, which should mean your wastegate can stay closed a little bit longer. There is a benefit to reading boost off the compressor as well but I forget.
Correct.. Read boost at manafold, but control boost at the compressor.. When your turbo begins to soar up in revs, you want your gate to open as quickly as possable..

DO NOT leave this port open!! You will bleed boost and posably over rev your turbo.

The teflon tape on your oil fitting will burn up, and can make it's way into your bearing.. You have to get it out of there..

See ya,
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Default Re: do i need this? (CovertFI)



the teflon on your oil fittings are gonna leak.
What?

Mine havn't....and that's been over 6 months of daily driving.
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Default Re: do i need this? (Bryson)

thanx for all the replies...by the way, that is not a picture of my setup. i believe it is from dustin's webpage on his turbo install...it was very helpful...thanx
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Mine havn't....and that's been over 6 months of daily driving.
your lucky then. i have to use the red rtv sealent
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