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Old 10-24-2007, 08:18 PM
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Turbo spring?

I do not have any other trucks around here to use as a ref. I need to know if the spring hooked to my turbo is a stock item or what? Thanks
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Old 10-24-2007, 08:33 PM
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What's the spring hooked to on either end.

Looks like a homemade J-Hook/Turnbuckle setup for keeping the wastegate closed.


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Old 10-24-2007, 09:50 PM
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It is hooked to the arm on the other end of the rod for the waste gate. Should I get rid of it?
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It is used to keep the wastegate closed longer to get more boost with stock turbo's. It is an aftermarket item.
yours should still have a hy-9 turbo. The stock boost limit is about 20 psi, and I bet you can get as high as 35-38 now.
I'd leave it alone. Many members have run that little turbo to 35 or so and they last a long time.
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I finally found it. This is a Bully Dog spring loaded Jhook.
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