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Old 03-26-2017, 01:26 AM
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Alright so I picked up a t25 off a sr20 for 50 bucks ( good deal I know right) I'm going to external wastegate but I was told I need to weld the flapper shut on the turbo from the stock wastegate, is this true? If I don't what would happen?
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If you don't, it will never make boost.
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Or alternatively you could make a bracket that holds the wastegate shut.
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I have mine safety wired shut, works great
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I have mine safety wired shut, works great
Pictures please, pretty please
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You spent 50 bucks on te trubo. Spend another 40 to have it welded shut, you cheap ****.
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lazy too. really really lazy.
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You spent 50 bucks on te trubo. Spend another 40 to have it welded shut, you cheap ****.
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