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Old Aug 23, 2005 | 04:53 PM
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I was wondering if anyone knew how to get an 86 dodge omni to get boost in 1st gear. someone was telling me that mopar makes a shiftlinkage kit to open the wasegate in 1st but i was wondering if anyone knew how i could do this without any aftermarket parts. if anyone has any info like met links or any info on just how to do it i would be very thannkfull.
 
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Old Aug 31, 2005 | 02:51 AM
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I was wondering if anyone knew how to get an 86 dodge omni to get boost in 1st gear. someone was telling me that mopar makes a shiftlinkage kit to open the wasegate in 1st but i was wondering if anyone knew how i could do this without any aftermarket parts. if anyone has any info like met links or any info on just how to do it i would be very thannkfull.
You can make an adjustable waste gate arm, or you could search the bone yard for a TI car that came with on from factory (I have a few), but I would suggest if you'd like a faster spool-up to go with a Grainger valve(see here). Its easier to install and it's adjustable. You can also make your own, but for $25 I'd just but one.

Also a Mopar Performance computer or a custom calibrated computer would work nicely in conjunction with the Grainger valve as well...(see here)

I'm using the Grainger valve and a Mopar Performance computer in my GLH an I'm very pleased with how it runs.

Hope this helps....
 
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