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Old 01-16-2006, 06:46 PM   #1
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i have a 87 supra w/turbo and i was wondering by shimming the waistgate does this add a lil more Hp? and how how can i turn the boost without hurting the motor
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Old 01-16-2006, 10:14 PM   #2
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Yep, shimming the wastegate will give you more HP.
The waste gate will not open as easy and allow you to increase your boost.

Most would rather just get a MBC (manual boost controller) though.
An MBC is pretty cheap...like about $30 shipped.
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