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Old Nov 18, 2014 | 11:50 PM
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Old Nov 19, 2014 | 12:06 AM
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Old Nov 19, 2014 | 06:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Jackedup00
I finally saved it
Yeah cause I gave it to you lmao
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Old Nov 19, 2014 | 01:52 PM
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Got the engine all done, fired up and a couple minutes later the vgt removed itself..im just happy it started
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Old Nov 19, 2014 | 01:53 PM
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Engine Builders talk.-forumrunner_20141119_125332.jpg that's what happens when in a hurry. Of course the bracket is only sold with a new vgt solenoid..200 dollars

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Old Nov 19, 2014 | 02:31 PM
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Hey at least it runs!! Throw some kitty litter down and let it soak while you pick up a new solenoid haha
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Old Nov 19, 2014 | 02:40 PM
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Originally Posted by fordmotorsport
Got the engine all done, fired up and a couple minutes later the vgt removed itself..im just happy it started
What's a vgt do? And what's it stand for?
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Old Nov 19, 2014 | 02:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Cmanjr
What's a vgt do? And what's it stand for?
Varaible geometry turbo
To my understanding, the vanes adjust (imagine opening/closing vents in your truck) to give precise control of boost

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Old Nov 19, 2014 | 02:56 PM
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Originally Posted by jferg92
Varaible geometry turbo To my understanding, the vanes adjust (imagine opening/closing vents in your truck) to give precise control of boost
Oh that sounds complicated lmao. And sounds like it's something you'd definitely need
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Old Nov 19, 2014 | 05:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Cmanjr
Oh that sounds complicated lmao. And sounds like it's something you'd definitely need
instead of a waste gate like Derek will be running
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