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Greddy
One of the most important components in a well designed turbocharged
engine set-up, is a properly sized wastegate. Too small of a wastegate
can cause boost creep while too large of a wastegate will increase boost
lag and decrease performance. Our GReddy external wastegates are made
from the highest quality materials to insure both stability and
durability in a turbocharger's boost control. Each unit is adjustable as
well as rebuildable. Available in 4 sizes and various spring rates. From
0.8kg/cm2 (11psi) to 1.5kg/cm2 (21psi) and up.
HKS
HKS external wastegates are race proven units
that offer unsurpassed craftsmanship, reliability and functionality for
a diverse range of applications. Each HKS wastegate is constructed with
a stainless steel valve, a die-cast mount base and valve seat, a fully
sealed shaft and a high temperature resistant diaphragm. Available in
three different types, Standard, Racing, and GT, HKS has the appropriate
wastegate for every application and performance level. The Standard
Wastegate utilizes a 40mm valve and is rated to applications producing
upwards of 500 horsepower. The Racing Wastegate utilizes a 50mm valve
and supports up to 1000 horsepower. The GT Wastegate is the largest of
the series and utilizes a 60mm valve to support applications producing
well over 1000 horsepower. Each wastegate type offers several different
spring rates for various boost pressure levels. Also available are
universal base flanges, flexible outlet tubes, barb fittings and gaskets
for custom applications.
Synapse Engineering
The Synchronic actuator consists of four varying-sized surface areas
inside, not two equal ones like conventional wastegates have. As boost
pressure is applied to a surface area, a force is applied and the spring
compresses, thus lifting the valve. The Synchronic wastegate's varying
surface areas and ports make for a number of different boost
combinations that can be applied without the need for a controller. All
that's required is splicing the lines together and routing them to a
pressure source on the engine. This all controls how far up the valve
moves, not just how many pounds of boost the turbo will produce. The
conventional wastegate is also different in this respect. Rates can be
changed by swapping springs but remain dependent on the amount of
preload. Also, as spring rates increase here, and more boost is made,
the diaphragm has to stretch more, resulting in a valve that doesn't
lift as much and possible boost creep. This all determines when the
wastegate will open and just how much boost the engine will see, so it's
got to be right.
With the Synchronic wastegate, users can adjust
spring preload and spring rate interdependent of one another as well as
control how the valve rises, and how high it rises, as boost climbs.
This increases response time and wastegate flow characteristics and
should be tailored for individual engines.
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Synapse Engineering wastegate
TiAL
TiAL's line up of high performance, race proven Wastegates. TiALs
Wastegates are trusted by the biggest names in the racing industry. With
so much depending on the performance of the valve, its no mystery team
leaders choose to equip their cars with the best.
Turbosmart
An ever-increasing number of racing teams and tuning houses around the
world use and recommend Turbosmart products. Their successes on the
track and at street events are a testimony to Turbosmart’s design,
manufacturing and testing principles. The feedback received from the
racers and tuners alike contributes to the on-going development of
Turbosmart products, reinforcing the philosophy of continual
improvement.
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