What waste gate actuator for a TE44 swap?

[PerryB]

Just swapped out the stock turbo for a TE44. I guess I thought the adjustable actuator would still work, but it doesn't bolt up (different mounting pattern), and wouldn't place the end of the rod near the gate "handle" anyway. Do I need a different style (heavy duty?) actuator that has a different physical geometry? Thanks for any help!

 

[vacuum 6]

Just swapped out the stock turbo for a TE44. I guess I thought the adjustable actuator would still work, but it doesn't bolt up (different mounting pattern), and wouldn't place the end of the rod near the gate "handle" anyway. Do I need a different style (heavy duty?) actuator that has a different physical geometry? Thanks for any help!

On a TE44 the WG is welded to the turbo bracket. Call John at :: Limit Engineering :: and he will hook you up. Not sure if you need a HD one or not.

 

[vader87]

On a TE44 the WG is welded to the turbo bracket. Call John at :: Limit Engineering :: and he will hook you up. Not sure if you need a HD one or not.

Depends on how many pounds of boost you want to run. A heavy duty will not go below 18 pounds but will crank up to about 30 . You might get 20 pounds from a normal one.

 

[TurboDave]

Depends on how many pounds of boost you want to run. A heavy duty will not go below 18 pounds but will crank up to about 30 . You might get 20 pounds from a normal one.

"HD" actuators can be had with a variety of internal springs, they don't have to be limited to 18#. I ordered mine with a 14# spring, so it's min. boost is 14#.

 

[vacuum 6]

"HD" actuators can be had with a variety of internal springs, they don't have to be limited to 18#. I ordered mine with a 14# spring, so it's min. boost is 14#.

Will not matter if the stock boost solenoid is eliminated and some type of boost controller is used.

 

[TurboDave]

Will not matter if the stock boost solenoid is eliminated and some type of boost controller is used.

However, people like me prefer to use electronic boost controllers and the stock or near stock style solenoid, so that complete control over boost can be maintained.

 

[BlackBandit]

I've never had a problem adjusting boost with the stock wastegate actuator and a controller. I've achieved 27+ psi of boost with both a MBC and a greddy electronic boost controller with only a little tension on a stock wastegate actuator. HTH. james

edit: If you're handy with a welder you can modify the stock bracket to work on a TE style turbo.

 

[vacuum 6]

However, people like me prefer to use electronic boost controllers and the stock or near stock style solenoid, so that complete control over boost can be maintained.

No problems here with a HD and RJC controller.