s5 turbo stock wastegate question - Page 2

FerociousP · 07-29-2008, 09:22 AM

seriously??

I plugged the wastegate and it boosted to 10 before I decided not to go any higher ... like I said in my original post.

TehMonkay · 07-29-2008, 09:34 AM

Well it's only supposed to hit 7.5PSI stock, what did you expect to happen?

The confusion here lies in the simplicity of the answer.

FerociousP · 07-29-2008, 10:14 AM

with an open exhaust I expected it to boost creep a little higher than 7, with the ported wastegate I expected that to control that condition. I didn't expect 5-6 psi with a open exhaust.

I was looking for confirmation that it was in fact the wastegate actuator (spring and diaphram part) and would replacing it OR getting a boost controller be the best option, and then hopefully someone would offer a spare actuator or direct me to another option..

its all good, I have... a plan...

I have to replace one of the exhaust gaskets anyway because of a big leak so when I take it all apart i'll give it a good look over and i might have a spare actuator by then...

85rx-7gsl-se · 07-29-2008, 10:47 AM

I say go with a boost controller.

TehMonkay · 07-29-2008, 12:00 PM

yeah me too

djmtsu · 07-29-2008, 12:32 PM

He has a boost controller, it isn't as effective as he thought however......or its broken.

classicauto · 07-29-2008, 12:47 PM

Simple fix.

Remove all that stuff, install a large 62-1, tail 44 wastegate with 15lb spring. lol
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Bust seriously - If the boost controller is hooked into the system, are you sure its plumbed correctly? Are any of the lines leaking?

Phoenix7 · 07-29-2008, 12:49 PM

well, how much are springs? Where can you buy them? Wouldn't it be smart to just replace it than risk it?

TehMonkay · 07-29-2008, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by classicauto

Simple fix.

Remove all that stuff, install a large 62-1, tail 44 wastegate with 15lb spring. lol
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Bust seriously - If the boost controller is hooked into the system, are you sure its plumbed correctly? Are any of the lines leaking?

lol, yeah, that would be a great solution!

djmtsu · 07-29-2008, 02:09 PM

A 62-1 on a 6 port turbo? That would be fun for a little while at least.

85rx-7gsl-se · 07-29-2008, 02:24 PM

What kind of boost controller is Paul running?

djmtsu · 07-29-2008, 02:52 PM

I believe it is an old school HKS. I don't know what model for sure. It looks to be the same generation as his F-CON though.

FerociousP · 07-29-2008, 09:36 PM

the boost controller i bought is broke, doesn't work...

and phoenix, the stock spring is not replaceable

85rx-7gsl-se · 07-29-2008, 10:48 PM

Sad, I would have loved to have an old school HKS BC

Phoenix7 · 07-29-2008, 10:51 PM

lol. I never had to replace/fix my wastegate so thanks for the info.

07-29-2008, 09:22 AM	#16
FerociousP I-had-a-bad-experience... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: M'boro Posts: 1,046 Rep Power: 19	seriously?? I plugged the wastegate and it boosted to 10 before I decided not to go any higher ... like I said in my original post. __________________ '15 Juke Nismo '06 MX-5 GT SOLD '04 S Silver RX-8 GT Track Day Use SOLD '90 Black TII vert w/ Sprint RE stock port/turbo DD dyno (242.6whp@5500rpm @12psi 8psi@redline) and (250ftlbtq@4800rpm @13psi) SOLD '89 GTUs 6p TII SOLD, '87 sport SOLD, '79 SA stock SOLD '91 B2600i 4x4 w/ Rx-8 LSD SOLD

07-29-2008, 09:34 AM	#17
TehMonkay Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 302 Rep Power: 18	Well it's only supposed to hit 7.5PSI stock, what did you expect to happen? The confusion here lies in the simplicity of the answer. __________________ My car blows up everytime I start it, it's rotary

07-29-2008, 10:14 AM	#18
FerociousP I-had-a-bad-experience... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: M'boro Posts: 1,046 Rep Power: 19	with an open exhaust I expected it to boost creep a little higher than 7, with the ported wastegate I expected that to control that condition. I didn't expect 5-6 psi with a open exhaust. I was looking for confirmation that it was in fact the wastegate actuator (spring and diaphram part) and would replacing it OR getting a boost controller be the best option, and then hopefully someone would offer a spare actuator or direct me to another option.. its all good, I have... a plan... I have to replace one of the exhaust gaskets anyway because of a big leak so when I take it all apart i'll give it a good look over and i might have a spare actuator by then... __________________ '15 Juke Nismo '06 MX-5 GT SOLD '04 S Silver RX-8 GT Track Day Use SOLD '90 Black TII vert w/ Sprint RE stock port/turbo DD dyno (242.6whp@5500rpm @12psi 8psi@redline) and (250ftlbtq@4800rpm @13psi) SOLD '89 GTUs 6p TII SOLD, '87 sport SOLD, '79 SA stock SOLD '91 B2600i 4x4 w/ Rx-8 LSD SOLD

07-29-2008, 12:00 PM	#20
TehMonkay Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 302 Rep Power: 18	yeah me too __________________ My car blows up everytime I start it, it's rotary

07-29-2008, 12:32 PM	#21
djmtsu My minds tellin' me no... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 4,043 Rep Power: 22	He has a boost controller, it isn't as effective as he thought however......or its broken. __________________ 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 2003 Toyota Tundra TRD 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5

07-29-2008, 12:47 PM	#22
classicauto crash auto?fix auto Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 816 Rep Power: 18	Simple fix. Remove all that stuff, install a large 62-1, tail 44 wastegate with 15lb spring. lol ___________ Bust seriously - If the boost controller is hooked into the system, are you sure its plumbed correctly? Are any of the lines leaking?

07-29-2008, 02:09 PM	#25
djmtsu My minds tellin' me no... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 4,043 Rep Power: 22	A 62-1 on a 6 port turbo? That would be fun for a little while at least. __________________ 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 2003 Toyota Tundra TRD 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5

07-29-2008, 02:52 PM	#27
djmtsu My minds tellin' me no... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 4,043 Rep Power: 22	I believe it is an old school HKS. I don't know what model for sure. It looks to be the same generation as his F-CON though. __________________ 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 2003 Toyota Tundra TRD 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5

07-29-2008, 09:36 PM	#28
FerociousP I-had-a-bad-experience... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: M'boro Posts: 1,046 Rep Power: 19	the boost controller i bought is broke, doesn't work... and phoenix, the stock spring is not replaceable __________________ '15 Juke Nismo '06 MX-5 GT SOLD '04 S Silver RX-8 GT Track Day Use SOLD '90 Black TII vert w/ Sprint RE stock port/turbo DD dyno (242.6whp@5500rpm @12psi 8psi@redline) and (250ftlbtq@4800rpm @13psi) SOLD '89 GTUs 6p TII SOLD, '87 sport SOLD, '79 SA stock SOLD '91 B2600i 4x4 w/ Rx-8 LSD SOLD