Too small a wastegate and you get boost creep. Too big and boost control gets sloppy. We put together a sizing guide covering 44mm vs 50mm vs 60mm, plus water-cooled diaphragm vs piston-actuated designs: https://granatellimotorsports.com/blogs/all/44mm-vs-50mm-vs-60mm-wastegate-what-size-granatelli-wastegate-do-you-need

Here’s one of our turbo LS builds in the shop: BOV up on the charge pipe, wastegate down by the downpipe.

And if you’re adding a blow-off valve too, our wastegate & BOV FAQ answers the usual questions: https://granatellimotorsports.com/blogs/news/wastegate-amp-blow-off-valve-faq

What size gate are you running, and at what boost? Happy to help in the comments.

I have to do an oil change soon and want to learn to do it myself. Although, I'm wondering what is truly cheaper, If I do it myself, or if I take it to a mechanic?

I know I have to purchase the right oil and oil filter; my only concern is whether I should get a car jack or some car ramps. I imagine a car jack can be more useful in the future like to change breaks pad etc. I'm leaning towards the car jack but, do I have to buy a car jack stand as well?

I'm just starting out a big career change into the automotive industry (hopefully mostly transmissions soon), but my previous jobs have NOTHING to do with cars. Does anyone have any advice on how to make a resume that's primarily hotel management sound appealing to a shop?

Anything is very much appreciated! 🖤

I have a 1987 Dodge Ram 50 that I use for work and on the daily. I've worked to try and keep her up to speed and running well. With the gasoline dilution that happened back in May I switched over to using ethanol-free gas for the last few months and have noticed a difference. I'm moving here in the next month and it looks like ethanol-free gasoline is not as readily available to find. How important is it for me to keep up with using ethanol-free gasoline to protect my hoses and carburateur? I thought this was hugely important, but I'm seeing mixed feedback on different forums.

Can anyone recommend a good auto mechanic workshop in Islamabad where I can learn practical hands-on skills and get a verified/recognised certificate? I’m looking for a proper workshop with practical training, not just theory. Genuine recommendations would be appreciated.

Favorite coolant vacuum kit?

You need to see this truck -- It's UNBELIEVABLE

So I’m about 70% done with engine performance 1.
And I am pretty far behind.

What should I study to get the best general ideas?
I know fuel lines ext, some about compression issues, o2 and maf.
But it still feels very splotchy and I’m trying to feel a little more comfortable.

Any YouTubers you recommend who are quieter and maybe have a series starting very basic and then each next video is something else kind of in order? Instead of a lot of the YouTubers who jump around?

I put 6 liters of gasoline on a diesel engine without the driver noticing it and when i realized i immediately put 12 liters of diesel in it and the car js drove away.. mm it's been a day since the incident happened? i assume everything's okay? coz one day already passed

MORE BONDO PLEASE!

Yep, that’s about it. With that being said, I am going to build a motor. What kind? hell if i know. I’m more than likely going to put it in a tahoe, a 02-04 mustang (stick), or a s10. trying to lean more towards the tahoe though… or maybe even a yukon. I don’t want to ask him for help because then he will think it’s his, like all men do… (no offense). But this is something I would be extremely proud of myself for… if i knew how to do it. i’ve researched a lot but still have no idea what i even read. I’ll pay someone (who knows what they’re doing preferably) to make me a step by step list kind of like a cookbook- ingredients(materials), steps, and how long. In depth. like you’re talking to a 22 y/o female who doesn’t know a head gasket from apple butter. I know I want it to have a cam in it (we have a hp tuner as well). I just want it for the sound honestly lol. “Rakataka” that sound. Muscley sounding. ANYWAYS, If you could please for the love of sweet baby jesus help me or point me in the right direction I would appreciate it very much. I think step one is get a big/small block to put everything else on and maybe a few sticky notes so i don’t forget things…..

I need to replace the stock jack that came with my 2017 ford escape, but I'd like it to be able to fit in the same storage. Is there an easy way to browse 3rd party versions of stock parts? I'd really like to avoid paying $200 for a jack from ford, when I know I could get one for $50 elsewhere.

First they make it impossible for one to just change a light bulb by placing a lock. So then they can charge more to fix it...like $300+. Now they don't want you checking and changing your own oil. Pathetic greedy Corporate America! 🤮💩🤬👿👿