machopr25 Posted April 10, 2008 Report Share Posted April 10, 2008 im just wondering if anyone ever welded their wastegate flpa shut how bad would it affect the engine aren't the 12a only capable of 15psi can that ruin the engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustPaus_88TSi Posted April 10, 2008 Report Share Posted April 10, 2008 Oh..... My...... God..... Don't do that. Yes the 12a can produce more than 15psi. Matter of fact, it can produce enough boost to destroy your engine. Why would you even think about doing such a thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laodicea Posted April 10, 2008 Report Share Posted April 10, 2008 Yes you can do this if and ONLY if you have an external wastegate installed..and set to low boost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roush Posted April 10, 2008 Report Share Posted April 10, 2008 Yes you can do this if and ONLY if you have an external wastegate installed +1, thats how I had my setup. External gate with the stock flapper welded shut. Tested to 21 PSI with absolutely no problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machopr25 Posted April 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2008 Im sorry you guys I should have stated that I have an extrenal wastegate and that was my plan. i would run just the turbo thats stupid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roush Posted April 10, 2008 Report Share Posted April 10, 2008 Im sorry you guys I should have stated that I have an extrenal wastegate and that was my plan. i would run just the turbo thats stupid. If you are using an external gate then it will work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustPaus_88TSi Posted April 11, 2008 Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 Im sorry you guys I should have stated that I have an extrenal wastegate and that was my plan. i would run just the turbo thats stupid. I thought you were about to do something crazy. Thanks for clarifying. If you are using an external gate then it will work. +1 Should work just fine, and even better when you upgrade to a non-internal gated turbo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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