Hi folks,
came across an interesting suggestion on another forum a few days ago.
it suggested that you lose boost pressure from the turbo to the inlet valves due to restrictions and friction in the intercooler, pipes and due to bends in the pipes.
Soooo, my question is how much boost does get lost through the standard i/c and pipework on a 300tdi defender?
the turbo wastegate measures and controls the boost and is measured at the actual output of the turbo via a little pipe,
if the i/c etc loses 1 or 2 psi, is it worth taking the little wastegate pipe off the turbo and placing it on the intake manifold so that you get the full 18psi boost at the valves? Would it make much difference?
There is a little blanked off valve type "nubbin" on the intake that could be used, but before i start messing about - is it really worth it?
cheers
Nick
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