any advanage of running a long wastegate pipe

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Old Dec 18, 2011 | 02:36 AM
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is there an advantage to running a longer wasetegate pipe to wastegate on a turbo manifold ,thinking of making one up something like this [IMG][/IMG]
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Old Dec 18, 2011 | 02:50 AM
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boost creep...not something u want...
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Old Dec 18, 2011 | 02:51 AM
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Default Re: any advanage of running a long wastegate pipe

from what ive heard it helps boost creep
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Old Dec 18, 2011 | 07:36 AM
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Just build it with the proper sized wastegate and give the wastegate a good direction of flow and you will have no issues.
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Old Dec 19, 2011 | 04:50 PM
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i know that kit. i believe its like that because of space. it was designed to keep
the stock radiator an also to easily remove and install without removing the radiator.
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Old Dec 19, 2011 | 05:01 PM
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I can't see that doing anything good for boost.. seams like creeping will be a issue with it like that
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Old Dec 19, 2011 | 05:13 PM
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Default Re: any advanage of running a long wastegate pipe

Originally Posted by SovXietday
Just build it with the proper sized wastegate and give the wastegate a good direction of flow and you will have no issues.
^^^ this.
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