MR wastegate
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MR wastegate
Since Works now sells OEM products can you guys get the MR wastegate? I haven't figured out why yet, but according to that latest MT article with the MR/STi shootout there's something about the new wastegate that gives extra H P. Boggled me.
The metal bodied MR diverter valve doesn't leak boost like the plastic one, Pete is trying to source one out for us right now so we should have an answer in the very near future.
As far as other vendors go, no one I've called have turned one up and we're not paying anyone retail plus just because they happen to have in stock.
As far as other vendors go, no one I've called have turned one up and we're not paying anyone retail plus just because they happen to have in stock.
It isn't just the wastegate. It is the entire turbo. These turbos are internally gated, therefore, for the new wastegate shape, you will need to purchase a new turbo.
RT is talking about the BOV...not the wastegate.
RT is talking about the BOV...not the wastegate.
…sorry about that, many people use the term BOV and Wastegate when they’re actually referring to the diverter valve. I guess I’ve become conditioned to the mix up in terminology. 
Mayhem, are you referring to the BOV or the internal wastegate?
Mayhem, are you referring to the BOV or the internal wastegate?
Originally Posted by mitsuorder
I haven't heard anywhere that the MR turbo is internally wastegated, all I heard was that the wategate has a new oval shape to it making it perform better somehow. I would be very interested in looking into one of these and will probably pick one up as soon as my parts department gets access to them, they HOOK me up like no other, just saved a bud $100 on new intake and exhaust valves over another dealership
It would be quite a bit of work and money to change to the MR wastegate. Really you would just want to change the whole turbo in my opinion. But if you are going to do that, you might as well put a bigger or upgraded turbo on there (ball bearing!)
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Originally Posted by RT
The metal bodied MR diverter valve doesn't leak boost like the plastic one, Pete is trying to source one out for us right now so we should have an answer in the very near future.
As far as other vendors go, no one I've called have turned one up and we're not paying anyone retail plus just because they happen to have in stock.
As far as other vendors go, no one I've called have turned one up and we're not paying anyone retail plus just because they happen to have in stock.
How does the Tomei BOV (bypass) compares to the MR BOV RC (recirculating)????
Both are recirculating the Mr is similar to a 1g and is metal bodied. Where the Tomei looks just like the stock(plastic but has metal piston) but has a different spring rate which can handle higher boost. Both should work great from what I am hearing from other Evo owners who have them.
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Does the MR DV has metal piston too?
Can the Type-S comparable in terms of holding boost except the TYpe-S is a VTA type instead of re-circulating...
Can the Type-S comparable in terms of holding boost except the TYpe-S is a VTA type instead of re-circulating...
Originally Posted by MYEVOVIII
Both are recirculating the Mr is similar to a 1g and is metal bodied. Where the Tomei looks just like the stock(plastic but has metal piston) but has a different spring rate which can handle higher boost. Both should work great from what I am hearing from other Evo owners who have them.
Does the MR use a different actuator than the 8? Forced Performance carries the 10.5cm^2 turbine housing with the newer style wastegate flapper. You can swap the turbine housing out and it'll be just like an MR!
http://linux.forcedperformance.net/m...ode=Lancer_EVO
http://linux.forcedperformance.net/m...ode=Lancer_EVO
Originally Posted by MR
Does the MR DV has metal piston too?
