mstieg Posted May 18, 2009 Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 I can get a used Tial for $100, or a Jap-fakie for free. Is it worth the extra dough? Anybody had probs. with the knockoff wastegates? Please comment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86TSiGuy Posted May 18, 2009 Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 I don't d**k around with bleed valves. I find they work or don't, nothing in between is acceptable. If you value your boost drop the extra coin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmyers151 Posted May 18, 2009 Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 ^ What he said. I have absolutely no experience with external wastegates, but I know their purpose and what can happen should one go wrong. Spring for the legit one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psu_Crash Posted May 18, 2009 Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 I ran a knock-off for a while and I wasn't happy with it. I had a hard time holding steady boost. It would spike and slowly bleed off. Switched to a tial 38mm and now it's steady as a rock. Spend the extra dough, you will be glad you did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technology Posted May 18, 2009 Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 get the knock off and order a new diaphragm from Tial, at least you'll be supporting the 'merican economy a little bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 Ive seen what happens to the knock off wastegates after a first use. the diaphrams start to look wavy, its really not worth the risk. Just spend the extra money and run a legit product. my blitz BOV is over 3 years old no problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mstieg Posted May 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 Done. Some things aren't much diff, but thanks for confirming on this one. Hope to have results soon. (story of this car's life). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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