What is this?!?!

[zam70]

Ordered a WG actuator to replace my factory actuator...the factory one just didn't fit the turbo right - the holes didn't line up. The spacing of my bolts on my turbo is wider (1/2" further apart).

So, I ordered one from PTE...still doesn't line up. It's like my turbo housing is bigger around, so the bolt holes are to wide.

On the compressor housing it says:

A/R .60 M24 GARRETT

Any idea what it is and better yet, where to get a WG actuator for it?

Thanks
Scott

 

[John Larkin]

You don't know what turbo you have? Worse things have happened but it would be good to call the previous owner and try to find out. Then you'd be in a better position to tune the car and/or know it's limitations. As for the WG actuator fitting properly, TE and TA series turbos do have different bolt configurations on the compressor housing. TA is stock look with a detachable inlet neck; TE is molded onto the compressor housing. I ordered a PTE actuator and it had two configurations: a spot-welded-on "C" shaped bracket with a backing bracket. Both had holes for mounting. Since I use a TA style turbo, I popped the "C" bracket off and just mounted it with the backing bracket. In your case, a call to PTE might quickly figure out what you have and what you need to do. They've always helped me.

 

[zam70]

hey John.

I got the turbo from Jason Crader off of this board. He said that it is a TE60 from ATR. I have e-mailed ATR but they wouldn't give me any detailed info because that was "guarded" info. When I spoke to PTE they said they had no idea.

I like the turbo, it works great...just wanted to get the correct actuator on it. Oh well, I'll just make my own bracket I guess.

Any one have any specifics on the ATR TE60?

Thanks!
Scott

 

[Carolinaturbot6]

John Craig (1-520-453-7321)

Guarded info?

PTE had no idea?

Sounds to me like they didn't try very hard to help you.

Call John & tell him what's going on. He won't let you down. It's entirely possible that the housing itself has been "clocked", & that might be contributing to the way it fits.

HTH

 

[Kevin Turch]

LOL i like that....Guarded info??

Makes u wonder how people stay in business with attitudes like that.

Unreal


Kevin