How do I get more BOOST!

[GNflyby]

How can I get more boost.

 

[turbosam6]

Well, the easiest way is to shorten the wastegate rod, which is done by using a kit sold by many vendors, or you can make one out of a threaded sleeve, then thread the rod. You can buy an adjustable wastegate also, already done. If your car is stock chip-wise, a chip will add boost also. Just make sure you have a boost gauge first, or you'll be asking for it. Good luck.

 

[GNflyby]

How would I now how much to adjust the wastegate.

 

[DKREDT]

Each turn adds about a pound of boost (make rod shorter). Hopefully you have a good aftermarket boost gauge. Once you have an adj actuator, slowly increase the boost by adding one full turn at a time.

Make sure you have proper gas, tuning etc before turning up the boost.... or you will have problems!

HTH

Joel

 

[TRBON8R]

I see in your signature that you have a scan tool. That is step one. Increased boost and no scan tool = kaboom. So you are already one step ahead of a lot of folks. Get yourself an adjustable wastegate actuator. Next you need good fuel. Race fuel is best but if you live in an area like I do where race fuel is tough to come by, then you might use xylene like I do. Do a search on "xylene" and you will get plenty of good information. Good fuel and more boost and your car will feel like a totally different machine. Just tune carefully and watch for knock.

 

[UNGN]

Stock wastegate rod length is approximately 5.25" from the face of the actuator to the center of the rod hole (disconnected from arm) This is approximately 14 psi on e relatively stock T-R.

Every full turn shorter is approximately .050" and 1 psi of boost increase, so roughly 5.20"=15psi, 5.15"=16 psi, 5.10"=17 psi, etc.

This is for ballpark only. You need an aftermarket boost gage or a scan tool like turbolink with boost sensing to know you actual boost.

 

[GNflyby]

Thank you all for your help.