Thanks! Exactly spot on. I managed to get the inside nut off for reference but knowing the spec size is good. I think getting a thin walled 10mm deep socket to torque this thing would be better than a short handled open-end wrench too. Now, I wonder where to get this thing...It looks to be stainless. A Marine supply might be my first stop.
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Napa didn't have them, nor did a normally well stocked hardware store....But Lowes had them in stainless as a five pack. Good to go.
Did the mod today. I saw one spike of 21 PSI highest I had seen before that was 17 (prior to mod). You really have to keep your eyes on the tach after this mod because it really zooms to redline before you know it.
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Did the mod today. I saw one spike of 21 PSI highest I had seen before that was 17 (prior to mod). You really have to keep your eyes on the tach after this mod because it really zooms to redline before you know it.
I've made this mod as well, but the application of boost is not smooth at all, actually spikes up to 17lbs(around 3000rpm), then drops off and comes back to 17lbs at around 4500rpm. Do you see the same, or is it just me? -- anyone else experiencing this?
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MODS: shortened WG rod, Cross-drilled/slotted rotors, painted calipers w/GXP decals, Pontiac decal on wheel hubs, Stubby antenna, 3" Magnaflow catback system..sweeeet.. PCMforless tune... super sweet...more to come
I see that the boost comes on way before it did before I could actually drive very carefully without any boost coming on. I can't seem to do that now. I have only driven the car once since making the change but I did not experience what you are talking about.
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I was so against this mod do the factory warranty and stuff....
NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I talked to the dealer rep about mine and they said they got an email saying that I tampered with the waste gate!!! I was one of the ones that was against doing this to the car and now I get blamed for doing it!!! And my car is 100% bone stock... This is crazy. They can't figure out why the car is stubbling and now they want to try and blame me!!! I am furious!!! ARG!!!!
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One other question, is your 2008 an early one or later, because the later ones have glue(loctite) and if it not there, that my be reason for the so call e-mail.
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I believe that is about the time GM start it to put Loctite on the Wastegate Rod, maybe yours was build earlier and thus did not have the change.
__________________ Aggressive GXP at $25,995.00 shipping of $600, Manual Transmission.
Options:
Air, $960; Chrome Wheels, $545; PCQ, Premium Package (Leather), $525; Radio, 6-Disc with MP3, $495; Monsoon, $395; Premium Acoustic Headliner, $150; and Sport Metallic Pedals, $115; all totals $29,180.00. No XM/OnStar and NO Spoiler. MODS (RKSport/Magnaflow dual exit exhaust system, K&N filter, Ventureshield.
First 1000. Aggressive with everything, NO XM/OnStar. SOLD
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thin walled 10mm deep socket ... 
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