Adjustable wastegate actuator

Discussion in 'Hot Air (non-intercooled) Tech' started by luisturbog, Mar 18, 2012.

  1. luisturbog UNDERDOG HOT AIR !!!!!!!

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    Who sells a new wastegate actuator for hot air cars? Mine snapped at the base of the thread & I'd like to acquire a new one.
  2. BRAD_PADGETT Active Member

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    Kirbans sells a new single hose one as well as a HD one. They work just fine. It will need another hole drilled in the bracket in order for it to sit lower and not hit the hoodliner. Brad
  3. pisano Member

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    how do you make a single hose work on an originally double hose one
  4. luisturbog UNDERDOG HOT AIR !!!!!!!

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    Like Pisano says, how do u eliminate boost solenoid & would I still be able to pass smog?
  5. BRAD_PADGETT Active Member

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    The first thread in this forums Sticky tells you how to do it. Brad
  6. BRAD_PADGETT Active Member

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    I disconnected my waste gate solinoid and all is good up to 20 ibs boost. I have no idea of the effect on smog because IL does not test or inspect any car older than 1994. Disconnecting the wastegate solinoid will require you to retune for no knock though. Brad
  7. pisano Member

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    i dont want to sound stupid but what exactly is tuning the car

    ive read it alot but dont know what they mean exactly
  8. BRAD_PADGETT Active Member

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    Tuning- You have to install a powerlogger, TT chip and preferably a wide band o2 sensor and boost guage. This allows you the ability to adjust IAC, TPS, timing and fuel. This way you get the most HP for your setup and avoid knock at all costs. It is a long process if done correctly and it is well worth it if that is your goal. Saves on blown headgaskets. Brad
  9. pisano Member

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    i looked in the sticky and they mention it but you say if you go this route i can send you modified install instructions
  10. BRAD_PADGETT Active Member

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    Yes- The single hose actuator works just fine. The bracket is different than the two hose actuator. If you use the stock mounting holes on the bracket when bolting to the turbo it will sit too high and hit the hoodliner. I simply drilled a new mounting bracket hole and have the actuator sit lower. I can send a PIC is you want. Brad
  11. turbobooster Active Member

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    Hey brad looks like I might have to go with the one hose wastegate actuator if I don't find another 2 hose one ... I'd like to see a pic of what ur referring too if I may please
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  13. turbobooster Active Member

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    Thanks for that link osolo just wat I was looking for ...so let me ask by elongating the holes that helped fitment but did that also help from rubbing on the hoodliner and damaging it like I've read in past post?
  14. O SO LO Active Member

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    Filed my holes a bit more and it clears... not by much thou...
  15. BRAD_PADGETT Active Member

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    IMG_0627.JPG Look at the PIC. I drilled a new hole in the 86-87 bracket towards the bottom. You can see the original hole ar well. This lowers the heigth of the whole actuator. Brad
  16. turbobooster Active Member

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    Very helpful info thanks guys

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