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Old Aug 6, 2005 | 11:52 AM
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waste gate

first thanks for all the info i have learned more from this site than 1000 haynes or chilton manuals. i have a 97 f 250 and have heard everyone talk about disconnecting the waste gate, they say to unplug the red line??????? is that a red wire,red vacuum line, red hose, and were would it be located on a 97.

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Old Aug 6, 2005 | 11:55 AM
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You're in luck. Your 97 has no wastegate.
 
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Old Aug 6, 2005 | 11:58 AM
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Cookie is right - waste gate is only on 99 and later.

Just so you know, it is a pressure line with a red cap. If you had a 99 or later, you'd disconnect it and plug it onto a stud or something to block it. Then watch your boost go up a little bit.
 
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