What is the cheapest, fastest way to gain BIG HP?

XtreeX · 10-04-2006, 04:45 PM

In the following link they talk about shimming the wastegate with washers, is this safe?

http://supras.com/06/techcenter/display.php?QID=18

He said it was safe and easy and cheap. He also notes that anymore than 10psi and you need an aftermarket exhaust. But would this be safe with a stock setup? 6-10psi is a huge difference, almost 40hp if im correct. Input on this mod would be greatly appreciated.

theWeezL · 10-04-2006, 06:12 PM

I shimmed my 89T. The big intercooler had dropped stock boost to 7lbs. And I basically just wanted it just over stock. I got it to 10lbs safely but Im now hitting fuel cut. My turbo is pretty much junk anyways, and I have a stock replacement coming so I wasnt worried about hurting it. So long as the rest of your engine can support the extra boost its fine, and I would say with your list of already done mods it would be fine. Just dont get carried away.

Isphius · 10-05-2006, 03:51 AM

Weezl - I thought your car was n/a? or is this a former car?

theWeezL · 10-05-2006, 04:28 AM

I sold my 86.5 NA, and bought a 89T.

Isphius · 10-05-2006, 05:29 AM

Oh, didnt hear about that. congrats on the upgrade. I did the same thing haha. Sold my 86.5, bought my 88ttt.

theWeezL · 10-05-2006, 06:25 AM

Well I dont know if it was so much an upgrade...as a sidegrade. My NA was pretty friggin nice. Sure it wasnt a turbo, but it was solid and dependable. and I liked driving it.

The new Turbo has been nothing but problems. Sure it looks nice and goes fast...when I can get it started. I know in the end with time and patience and a bit of money I can make Lucy (thats her name, cause she is a freaky redhead) a nice car.

I still have an 89NA HT as well...which is still actually for sale..hint hint!

10-04-2006, 06:12 PM	#2
theWeezL 12psi boost Join Date: May 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 376	I shimmed my 89T. The big intercooler had dropped stock boost to 7lbs. And I basically just wanted it just over stock. I got it to 10lbs safely but Im now hitting fuel cut. My turbo is pretty much junk anyways, and I have a stock replacement coming so I wasnt worried about hurting it. So long as the rest of your engine can support the extra boost its fine, and I would say with your list of already done mods it would be fine. Just dont get carried away. __________________ *____________* *Eagles may soar, but weezl's never get sucked into jet engines!*

10-05-2006, 03:51 AM	#3
Isphius 500whp yet? Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Long branch, NJ Posts: 1,006	Weezl - I thought your car was n/a? or is this a former car? __________________ Yay the supra assistant is gone!!! WEEE!!

10-05-2006, 04:28 AM	#4
theWeezL 12psi boost Join Date: May 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 376	I sold my 86.5 NA, and bought a 89T. __________________ *____________* *Eagles may soar, but weezl's never get sucked into jet engines!*

10-05-2006, 05:29 AM	#5
Isphius 500whp yet? Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Long branch, NJ Posts: 1,006	Oh, didnt hear about that. congrats on the upgrade. I did the same thing haha. Sold my 86.5, bought my 88ttt. __________________ Yay the supra assistant is gone!!! WEEE!!

10-05-2006, 06:25 AM	#6
theWeezL 12psi boost Join Date: May 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 376	Well I dont know if it was so much an upgrade...as a sidegrade. My NA was pretty friggin nice. Sure it wasnt a turbo, but it was solid and dependable. and I liked driving it. The new Turbo has been nothing but problems. Sure it looks nice and goes fast...when I can get it started. I know in the end with time and patience and a bit of money I can make Lucy (thats her name, cause she is a freaky redhead) a nice car. I still have an 89NA HT as well...which is still actually for sale..hint hint! __________________ *____________* *Eagles may soar, but weezl's never get sucked into jet engines!*

10-04-2006, 04:45 PM	#1
XtreeX 3" Exhaust Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Rockford, IL Posts: 92	In the following link they talk about shimming the wastegate with washers, is this safe? http://supras.com/06/techcenter/display.php?QID=18 He said it was safe and easy and cheap. He also notes that anymore than 10psi and you need an aftermarket exhaust. But would this be safe with a stock setup? 6-10psi is a huge difference, almost 40hp if im correct. Input on this mod would be greatly appreciated.

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