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Old 10-15-2006, 08:14 PM
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i have hks standard wastegate. can it hold up to 650hp? or do i need to change it?
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Old 10-16-2006, 07:38 PM
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It's rated for "upwards of 500hp" so, I don't know, try it at 550 and work your way up.


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Old 10-16-2006, 08:54 PM
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right now i make 580hp with 22psi. my friend told me that i have to change it if i want to boost 28psi. what do you think?
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wastegate arnt rated by horsepower.

bigger wastegate lets you run low boost with big turbos without spiking up
Old 10-16-2006, 09:28 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by komat &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">wastegate arnt rated by horsepower.

bigger wastegate lets you run low boost with big turbos without spiking up</TD></TR></TABLE>

Exactly. A bigger wastegate will just allow more exhaust to bypass the turbo so you can run low boost without problems on a big turbo.
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it mean i can use hks standard wastegate with high boost. does it correct? do you think it can hold up to 30psi?
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if your spring can support it then yes
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thanks for your help!!
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