could i use a spring instead of a turnbuckle to increase boost?
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could i use a spring instead of a turnbuckle to increase boost?
i was considering the turnbuckle method to increase boost, but had a thought. (doesnt happen much) couldn't i just throw a couple pound spring on the wastegate to increase the amount of pressure it takes to open it?
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Re:could i use a spring instead of a turnbuckle to increase boost?
any suggestions on what kind of spring i should use (like a carb return spring) or should i just go to home depot and buy a few?
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I got mine at Home Depot. Shortest, strongest spring I could find. You might want to look at the turbo master as well. They were not around when I did the spring and wire wastegate fix on my old HY35.
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Re:could i use a spring instead of a turnbuckle to increase boost?
i would like to do the turbo master, but i want something thats easy to remove for trips to the *******. i've had to take my truck in 4 times in the last 3 months, which seems kindof excessive, but each time i had to remove the mods i've made.
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Re:could i use a spring instead of a turnbuckle to increase boost?
I have a spring or two left from when Stakeman sent me a couple........if you want its yours(pm me your address). Just get some wire and your set, need to goto the dealer, snip the wire and off you go. You'll get about 29 to 30psi of boost with the spring as long as you have the wire pretty tight.
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Re:could i use a spring instead of a turnbuckle to increase boost?
This may be a dumb question but.....When installing a turnbuckle or a spring, does the turbo need to removed?
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Re:could i use a spring instead of a turnbuckle to increase boost?
Nope, you can reach underneath it pretty easy. I always make sure that the engine has sat for awhile to cool and then only takes a minute or two to install or remove turnbuckle.
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I know this topic has been up before, but does anyone have pics of the spring/wire combo?
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Re:could i use a spring instead of a turnbuckle to increase boost?
Whats up I am new myself to mods if you have some pics or defined instructions on how I can pull more boost it would be GREATLY appreciated. ??? ;D ;D ;D
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Re:could i use a spring instead of a turnbuckle to increase boost?
Guys,
I have 2 spring assembly's that were sent to me when I got a TST pm3 for myself and another friend. Whoever wants them they're yours. Just PM me your information and I'll send one to you. They are just taking up space in my truck box.
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I have 2 spring assembly's that were sent to me when I got a TST pm3 for myself and another friend. Whoever wants them they're yours. Just PM me your information and I'll send one to you. They are just taking up space in my truck box.
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Re:could i use a spring instead of a turnbuckle to increase boost?
[quote author=Sandman link=board=7;threadid=17020;start=0#msg195641 date=1065889074]
I always make sure that the engine has sat for awhile to cool and then only takes a minute or two to install or remove turnbuckle.
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VERY IMPORTANT!!!!!! Don't do what I did and try and do it after a 30 mintue drive. That turbo will leave a nice burn on your arm.
I always make sure that the engine has sat for awhile to cool and then only takes a minute or two to install or remove turnbuckle.
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VERY IMPORTANT!!!!!! Don't do what I did and try and do it after a 30 mintue drive. That turbo will leave a nice burn on your arm.
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