Going overboard?

I looked all over online for a wastegate block off plate, but by the time shipping was factored in, it didn’t look too appealing. I put up a WTB ad on a local forum just for kicks and ended up getting this from a guy that is a lead CNC operator. He custom made it in less than 24hrs for about the same price I would have paid to order one.

nice.

i guess you got that manifold for future upgrades to external wastegate?

My original plan was to go external, but I got a good price on a T3 with an internal W/G. You’re right though, in case the turbo shits the bed, the plate gives me the option as opposed to welding it shut.