Td04 external wastegate conversion?

[Ep91 kid]

Right, got a td04 kit on the way but I'm hearing mixed views on converting the internally gated td04 to external. I understand the way to do this is by welding the stock wastegate shut but I don't really like the sound of that. Is there another way of doing it and if not has anyone experienced any problems with this method? Any help appreciated

[Sefton-EP91]

It's your best bet to be honest mate, welding the wastegate closed.

I remember reading somewhere that you can make a bracket to hold the wastegate closed. I think it was Dean at RW Developments that's made a braket.

Hope this helps!

[daniel_g]

Theres no issue with welding the penny shut, i personally wouldnt trust a flimsy bracket to hold it shut, theres a chance it wouldnt hold properly and youd get a leak.

[ChrisLeeBoost]

Unless you ever plan on going back internally gated ( you won't go back ) then weld it shut mate.

[Maxep]

Instead of welding the flap closed, you could always weld the actuator arm in the closed position instead. This way you can probably go back to internal if you decide .

[starletezy]

welding the actuator arm shut is another good option

[adzy]

I made a bracket and used a threaded bar to hold mine shut (ct9) it's held firmly closed and there is no movement in the bracket. Gives you the option of you ever need to go back to internally gated, not that I plan to tbh!

[Maxep]

You will never go back, especially with a screamer haha.

[Gainzy]

You will like the sound of that off full boost! Get it welded up ewg is the way forwards

[daniel_g]

Screamer life consists of being out terrorising the community, deafening children, causing havoc and getting asbos

[aleximport25]

And being the coolest guy about 😎

[mikey4410]

Screamers are awesome.they sound great.

I welded the actuator arm to the sleeve it moves in.never had an issue.

[aleximport25]

Mine was welded at the actuator arm when I bought it and not had and issues :-)

[Ep91 kid]

My only worrry with welding the penny shut is isn't the exhaust housing cast? I always thought welding cast was frowned upon?

[RobSR]

^ no it's fine. You just need someone who knows what they are doing lol.

[olidaviesuk]

spot weld the arm, had no probs with mine and six months use