No, it has a sliding nozzle turbocharger not a wastegate.
You shouldn't. The wastegate eliminates the extra boost when it's not needed.
I guess you could, but what would it do. A wastegate controls the amount of boost and with no turbo there is no boost to control.
Yes a wastegate can increase horsepower. A wastegate is a valve that controls the amount of exhaust gas that flows past the turbine in a turbocharger which is a device that increases engine power by forcing more air into the combustion chamber. A wastegate is used to regulate the boost pressure created by the turbocharger and to prevent the engine from producing too much power. Increasing the boost pressure can increase the power output of an engine which in turn increases the horsepower. There are several ways to increase the boost pressure in a turbocharger but the most common method is to install a wastegate. The wastegate is used to regulate the amount of exhaust gas that is allowed to flow past the turbine. This can be done by adjusting the size of the wastegate opening or by increasing the amount of pressure being applied to the wastegate. Depending on the type of setup the wastegate can be adjusted to increase the boost pressure and thus increase the power output of the engine. Installing a wastegate can also help to improve the efficiency of the engine. By controlling the amount of exhaust gas that is allowed to pass through the turbine the engine will be able to operate at higher RPMs without having to work as hard. This can result in improved fuel economy as well as improved performance. When installing a wastegate it is important to make sure that the wastegate is properly sized and installed. If the wastegate is too small the boost pressure will not increase as much as it should and the engine will not produce as much power. On the other hand if the wastegate is too large the boost pressure will be too high and the engine will run too hot. It is also important to make sure that the wastegate is connected to the turbocharger properly and that all of the connections are tight and secure. In conclusion a wastegate can increase horsepower by increasing the boost pressure in a turbocharger. However it is important to make sure that the wastegate is properly sized and installed in order to ensure that the desired results are achieved.
Integral part of turbo.
There already is a wastegate in turbo diesel engines, most all turbo (petrol/diesel) engines for that matter. The purpose of a wastegate is to give the exhaust gasses a passage to flow that doesn't spool the turbo over the desired psi. The 2 most common wastegate designs are: 1. a series veins that surround the exhaust wheel of the turbo and pivot to open and close off the pathway to the exhaust wheel. 2. a swinging plug that opens a hole at peak boost and allows exhaust gasses to pass whithout spinning the turbo any further.
Many turbos come with an internal wastegate. For this, you do not need a wastegate. However, if your turbo does not have an internal, you will need to purchase a wastegate with a spring (psi) that is right for your specific application. You will also need a turbo manifold with a wastegate flange. Make sure the flange and port on the wastegate match those of the manifold, ie., 35mm, 38mm, 44mm, etc. The bottom flange with supplied gasket should be bolted to the manifold facing away from the engine to prevent venting directly on the engine. A dump tube is highly recommended for efficient/proper atmospheric venting. Then you need to run a pressure/vacuum line to either a vacuum block or the intake manifold or anywhere there is adequate vacuum on the 'clean' side of the engine. (Cold-side piping coming from [not going to] the intercooler if applicable).
Boost level is controlled by the wastegate on the turbo. The wastegate should start to open at 15 psi and fully open at 20 psi. This is to keep from over boost that was set by the factory.
modifying or installing an adjustable wastegate.
They are located directly on the turbos. 300zx have internally wastegated turbos
Trouble code P0246 means:Turbocharger wastegate solenoid A high
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