Question...again...sorry
Post Fiend
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From: Dallas-Ft. Worth
I've hit 27-28 with both the WW and Stock Wheel. It seems to be harder to get the higher boost numbers with the WW, though. I remember being able to get over 25 pretty easily with the stock wheel (albeit with surge), but I really have to be in it to get to 27 with the WW. And I've hit 1500+ on my EGTs chasing after a gasser Chevy with Nitrous. Kept up, but we both let off -- I let off because of the EGTs. Not sure why he let off. Probably because we were doing over 120... 
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Cargo Master
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From: Archdale,N.C.
Update!!
ok..after checking evrything I discovered its my uppipes leaking. I had a hell of a time getting them to seat as good as they are. they are leaking at the manifold connection. Oh well im gonna fix tonight so I will let you guys know how it turns out.
Schlepprock
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I can hit 32-34 psi with the early 99 setup, it has to be the smaller turbo spooling up faster. I can do it but I try not to, my bearing is on the way out. I think I have the only ww that surges, hence the bearing going.
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Cargo Master
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From: Archdale,N.C.
Well...I havent had a chance to drive it yet but I did find that my buddy left the passenger side (where it connects to the collector) bolts very loose. Got that tightened up and hopefully this is my low boost/high EGT's problem. What do you guys think, could that be the cause of this?
Postmaster
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From: Paramount, Ca
Well...I havent had a chance to drive it yet but I did find that my buddy left the passenger side (where it connects to the collector) bolts very loose. Got that tightened up and hopefully this is my low boost/high EGT's problem. What do you guys think, could that be the cause of this?
Elder User
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From: South LA
Sure it could, go over all of your work and double check....reps to you for writing a follow-up.....good job. 
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Cargo Master
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From: Archdale,N.C.
Update!!
Ok fellas....I had to go get milk and OJ this am. tested my truck and it definately runs smoother and has a better sound than what it did since I tightened up the collector(it was very loose). I posted some questions about how the WW sounded like a coaches whistle.... ya know just not a smooth jet engine style whistle. It sounds right now.BUT.....im still only making 20.lbs of boost....about right? should I unplug the wastegate?what gives?
Thx Schlepprock
Thx Schlepprock
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Cargo Master
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From: Archdale,N.C.
Ok....I unplugged the wastegate line and plugged it onto a bolt and now I can make 23.lbs of boost....just wanted to post an update. Thx for all the advice and help guys,thats why I love this place!
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From: Farmington, Minnesota
I still can't spin my tires on dry pavement with out braking.
