gbp Member 57 Member For: 11y 2m 10d Posted 15/07/14 12:49 AM Share Posted 15/07/14 12:49 AM Can you safely do this if you stay off boost?Reason is I'm fitting myself and driving to the tuner (around a 5hr drive), if I stay off boost will I be safe? I'll fit injectors when I get to tuner but the actuator is a *beep* to change out fast.Or... Would I be better off adjusting and winding the arm out so the gate is always open, then it's impossible to overboost - is this safe? Car is BF2 XR6T, already has flapper mod done plus gutted cat and centre muffler delete. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/88726-fitting-larger-actuator-without-tune/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buf-Phoon loitering with intent Lifetime Members 13,318 Member For: 21y 8m 16d Gender: Male Location: Zombie Birdhouse Posted 15/07/14 12:58 AM Share Posted 15/07/14 12:58 AM IMO get the actuator done at the tuner as well as squirtersBits are then fitted and tuned. Personally wouldn't meddle with it. 1 Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/88726-fitting-larger-actuator-without-tune/#findComment-1485442 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JETURBO ...JD TUNING ADELAIDE... Gold Donating Members 23,708 Member For: 16y 11m 4d Gender: Male Location: Adelaide Posted 15/07/14 01:23 AM Share Posted 15/07/14 01:23 AM Do what buff just said Ull barely save a few hung 1 Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/88726-fitting-larger-actuator-without-tune/#findComment-1485447 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbp Member 57 Member For: 11y 2m 10d Posted 15/07/14 02:11 AM Author Share Posted 15/07/14 02:11 AM It's a flying visit, I have a small window to get it done hence wanting to fit myself - I know it's easier if they do it and guarantees on work and all that but I either need to arrive down there earlier and do it outside myself or do it before I leave. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/88726-fitting-larger-actuator-without-tune/#findComment-1485462 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbp Member 57 Member For: 11y 2m 10d Posted 15/07/14 09:29 AM Author Share Posted 15/07/14 09:29 AM well it's fitted and damn if I was doing that on the side of the road LOLSafe to drive 5hrs staying off boost? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/88726-fitting-larger-actuator-without-tune/#findComment-1485550 Share on other sites More sharing options...
barnz Member 3,047 Member For: 11y 5m 15d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 15/07/14 10:31 AM Share Posted 15/07/14 10:31 AM Nobody here is going to recommend it, its going to really come down to how you drive it. Its not just about keeping revs low. You need to consider how load effects boost, things like hills ect. 5hrs is just increasing the chance of something going wrong exponentially. Its your gamble to take... 1 Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/88726-fitting-larger-actuator-without-tune/#findComment-1485568 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyP MattyP Cruise Control 6,317 Member For: 13y 1d Gender: Male Location: Central Coast Posted 15/07/14 10:34 AM Share Posted 15/07/14 10:34 AM I drove 2 hours too my tuner with a turbo back zorst with some big hillsYou just gotta keep it at light load. No boost! 1 Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/88726-fitting-larger-actuator-without-tune/#findComment-1485569 Share on other sites More sharing options...
genuine honest person Member 2,769 Member For: 11y 3m 7d Gender: Male Location: near brisbane Posted 15/07/14 10:49 AM Share Posted 15/07/14 10:49 AM going to get my car tuned tomorrow by real dyno .I have fitted a different turbo wheel and actuator .I got my brakes done the other day (not by real dyno ),and the guy that test drove the car over boosted the engine .it went all the way to 23 plus psi .it could have easily thrown a rod out the side .so just take it easy mate Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/88726-fitting-larger-actuator-without-tune/#findComment-1485571 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyP MattyP Cruise Control 6,317 Member For: 13y 1d Gender: Male Location: Central Coast Posted 15/07/14 10:51 AM Share Posted 15/07/14 10:51 AM Use torque to monitor boost and load. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/88726-fitting-larger-actuator-without-tune/#findComment-1485572 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kosij Donating Members 2,045 Member For: 13y 8m 25d Gender: Male Posted 15/07/14 10:56 AM Share Posted 15/07/14 10:56 AM I will recommend it.I drove 6 hours withGtx 4" dump 3.5" exhaustPlaz cooler kitSurge tankThe worksAll off boost, if I put my foot down boost wouldn't stop climbing.... If you wanna save a bit do it yourself and drive to your tuner off boost you will be fine!! 4 Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/88726-fitting-larger-actuator-without-tune/#findComment-1485573 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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