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wastegate questions

can i put a wastegate on the charge piping or does it have to be off the header?
1988 LX coupe. a dressed up motor with full exhaust and BBK shorties with flowmasters, BBK CAI, accufab 65mm tb, HO upper intake, cobra valve covers.

wastegate questions

Reply #1 –
if its on the charge pipe then i would think it would starve the engine or turbo of air. But i wold use it in the exhaust flow.
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wastegate questions

Reply #2 –
A wastegate is not only to limit boost, but also to keep the turbine from overspeeding.  The only place for one is in the exhaust system, between the engine and the turbine.
88 TC 5speed, 168000+ miles, stock 2.3T long block, ported RFE6 exhaust, Evergreen T3 running 15#'s.
Up next: FMIC, fresh air intake, ported intakes, ported big valve head.
 

wastegate questions

Reply #3 –
alright thank you for your help. i appreciate it
1988 LX coupe. a dressed up motor with full exhaust and BBK shorties with flowmasters, BBK CAI, accufab 65mm tb, HO upper intake, cobra valve covers.