Blowute Member 56 Member For: 19y 1m 20d Location: Brisbane Posted 10/08/06 10:15 PM Share Posted 10/08/06 10:15 PM 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boosted_sa Member 270 Member For: 19y 7m 3d Posted 11/08/06 12:28 AM Share Posted 11/08/06 12:28 AM 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benmwhite Donating Members 143 Member For: 20y 8m 27d Gender: Male Location: Toowoomba Posted 11/08/06 01:21 AM Share Posted 11/08/06 01:21 AM nasty nasty job - my advice - pay someone to do it... C&V did mine.... worth every cent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninka Donating Members 1,850 Member For: 22y 1m 29d Gender: Male Location: Perth, WA Posted 11/08/06 01:28 AM Share Posted 11/08/06 01:28 AM 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boosted_sa Member 270 Member For: 19y 7m 3d Posted 11/08/06 01:51 AM Share Posted 11/08/06 01:51 AM 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F6 RAPID Formerly Turbo6 Donating Members 2,332 Member For: 22y 1m 14d Location: North Brisbane Posted 11/08/06 02:30 AM Share Posted 11/08/06 02:30 AM 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat-Tony Member 5,364 Member For: 18y 11m 1d Posted 11/08/06 02:59 AM Share Posted 11/08/06 02:59 AM 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G6ET8U Playing with Sports Bikes... Silver Donating Members 1,927 Member For: 19y 3m 24d Gender: Male Location: Whistling, GTX. Posted 11/08/06 03:41 AM Share Posted 11/08/06 03:41 AM (edited) 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 AM by XR6T8_U Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Turbo Next stage, to the Pub in 10 seconds Member 2,777 Member For: 20y 6m 8d Gender: Male Location: Berwick Victoria Posted 11/08/06 04:14 AM Share Posted 11/08/06 04:14 AM 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 ←Looking forward to the results Jack.Rob... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Here since the start... Lifetime Members 10,282 Member For: 21y 9m 27d Gender: Male Location: Victoria Posted 11/08/06 05:33 AM Share Posted 11/08/06 05:33 AM I've done this...You boys are in for some fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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