[s-cars] too much boost?

Joseph Pizzimenti pizzoman at yahoo.com
Fri Jun 18 16:08:42 EDT 2004


Stefan,
I think I have a stock WG spring...need it?

Joe

--- stefan13 at att.net wrote:
> No such thing right?  I recently replaced the TAP
> software with MTM (3bar), but have not found a stock
> wastegate spring.  At full throttle, my boost gague
> (VDO) pegs at 25 psi.  Even if perhaps inaccurante
> by a couple of PSIs, since the engine is otherwise
> stock, I feel that this is just too much boost. 
> Here is my question.  Do I have to loosen all those
> little hex nuts before turning the tension on the
> spring back.  The little cover on the center is
> already missing.  I tried to loosen the center bolt
> but was not able to turn it in either direction,
> albeit with less than moderate umpf.  How much of  a
> reduction in boost can I expect from turning back
> the spring?  The identical software showed 22 PSI in
> my previous S6 on the same gauge (with RS2 EM and
> brand new head).  Surprisingly, I get no audible
> pinging on either car with 94 Sunoco.
> 
> Thanks
> 
> Stefan Richter
> S6 Avant 
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