Hey guys, this weekend im upgrading the actuator to a 12psi unit I sourced from Advanced turbo performance in melbourne. Can anybody that's already done this mod give me a heads up with what im in for? Ive got a basic idea but any advice would be great!

cheers

Matt

I've got my 8lb actuator to put in too! had a bit of a geez, looks like the turbo will have to come off so you can get the waste gat con rod right!

I'd also be greatful for som step-by-step info if any one has any?

How much did you get your actuator for?

nasty nasty job - my advice - pay someone to do it... C&V did mine.... worth every cent!

I have done this, and changed from the 4psi standard unit to a 9 psi upgraded one.

I did this while the engine was out of the car anyway, so it wasn't too difficult to do.

I would think that the actuator could possibly be accessed from underneath the car, but have not tried this myself.

I'm thinking it would be way easier to just take the turbo off! not a huge job. 8 nuts and some oil/coolant lines! what could possibly go wrong ha ha

We just rendered the wastegate redundant - used whatever boost the turbo could muster and tuned to suit...................

Just kidding. Although, it isn't far from the truth!

I remember getting priced 120 for labour to have the gate changed. That should equal about an hour and a halfs work to do. This may be a completly waste of a post but might help

I have just booked in with Nizpro for an upgraded actuator (12psi) and all the business that goes with it (ported wastegate etc...), it's booked in for next Thursday, I'll report back with the results... I'm also getting the fuel pump upgraded at the same time...

Jack

Edited 11/08/06 03:42 AM11/08/06 03:42 AM by XR6T8_U

I have just booked in with Nizpro for an upgraded actuator (12psi) and all the business that goes with it (ported wastegate etc...), it's booked in for next Thursday, I'll report back with the results... I'm also getting the fuel pump upgraded at the same time...

Jack 

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Looking forward to the results Jack.

Rob...

I've done this...

You boys are in for some fun!