Tell me I'm not an idiot

malibu795

misspeelleerr
Apr 28, 2007
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Ok, so this d-bag on DF is arguing that a wastegate does the same thing as a BOV. I called him out on it and he is obviously wrong. Check it out and tell me if I'm off base with what I'm saying.

http://www.duramaxforum.com/forum/01-04-5-lb7-performance-parts-discussion/23990-need-help-installing-b-o-v.html

w/g and bov are to diferent things.

w/g control boost

BOV all boost to be eliminate almost imediatly as soon as there is a drastice drop in throttle demend "SHOULD NOT BE USED TO CONRTOLL BOOST" you can destory the turbo this way
 

gr8shot

Practically stock
Apr 28, 2009
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Exactly. I know this, and apparently this guy, one of the "tech specialists" thinks that a wastegate will somehow get rid of excess pressure on the compressor side of things. And he's like "turbo bark isn't a bad thing" :confused:
 

kenny

kennydiesel
Mar 5, 2009
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Ok, so this d-bag on DF is arguing that a wastegate does the same thing as a BOV. I called him out on it and he is obviously wrong. Check it out and tell me if I'm off base with what I'm saying.

http://www.duramaxforum.com/forum/01-04-5-lb7-performance-parts-discussion/23990-need-help-installing-b-o-v.html

Your right man, you said the right info and you are not the idiot. Thats why they are over there and we are over here. Its too bad though that people look to them for info. I run my own custom set up (cost me $200) and they obviously don't know tech, but do know bolt on. :rofl: You probably embarrassed him good though in front of everyone and he didn't like it. Hope fully he gets over it. Thanks:)
 

DMAXchris

It’s only temporary!
Apr 28, 2009
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I cant stand those Tech badges. mostly morons. I think all you need is a pulse and some stuff bolted on your truck to get that designation.
You're not an idiot Jesse.
 

gr8shot

Practically stock
Apr 28, 2009
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I cant stand those Tech badges. mostly morons. I think all you need is a pulse and some stuff bolted on your truck to get that designation.
You're not an idiot Jesse.


haha I like your video with the wistle tip lol. I figured i'd come over here and ask the pro's to make sure I had my facts 100% straight. Thanks for backin me up man.
 
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gr8shot

Practically stock
Apr 28, 2009
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lol yeah, don't run bigger than 3" exhaust, gota have backpressure for good scavenging!

He already basically admitted he doesn't know what he's talking about, and apologized for calling me out. Even though me, and subsequently Josh H made a fool of him. :spit:
 

JoshH

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lol yeah, don't run bigger than 3" exhaust, gota have backpressure for good scavenging!

He already basically admitted he doesn't know what he's talking about, and apologized for calling me out. Even though me, and subsequently Josh H made a fool of him. :spit:
I guess maybe I was a little rough on him. Oh well... :angel: