HKS actuator worth it?

[SidewayZ-s14]

Is the HKS t28 actuator really worth it?
Right now my sr iscompletely stock besides FMIC, bov, 255 fuel pump, z32 fuel filter.

If i get the actuator i plan on running it @ 13-14psi.
What i have on the way:

550 injectors
Megan FPR
z32 MAF
And i plan on getting my ecu chipped (nistune)

Would the HKS actuator be a wise decision?

[BlitzRPS13]

I think so. Better than stock boost.. and it's cheaper than a boost controller.. money saved can be used for other things. Just don't put those injectors/maf in... until you have chipped the ecu.

[SidewayZ-s14]

I think so. Better than stock boost.. and it's cheaper than a boost controller.. money saved can be used for other things. Just don't put those injectors/maf in... until you have chipped the ecu.

I was deciding between the HKS actuator and an electronic boost controller. I wont put the parts on until the ECU is chipped. :)

[SoguRacing]

the megas fpr sucks. it doesn't maintain pressure. it needs constant adjustment.

[SidewayZ-s14]

the megas fpr sucks. it doesn't maintain pressure. it needs constant adjustment.

Should have done my research!
Got it for $50 brand new from a forum member.

[DRFTWHORE]

hks actuator will be one of the best mods ull ever get for ur stock turbo

[BlitzRPS13]

Should have done my research!
Got it for $50 brand new from a forum member.

Sell it and pick up a nismo unit.. should be much better than megan.

The hks actuator will be able to raise your boost just fine.. you don't need some $500 controller for that.. especially on a t28.

[SidewayZ-s14]

Would running 13-14psi be fine with the mods that will be on the car? Theres nothing done to the head.

[BlitzRPS13]

I've been running 0.9-1 Bar on my gf's t25 for like a year now.. no issues what so ever.. but she has good supporting mods. T28 might be a bit different.. but with the maf and injectors and good tune you should be ok.. and it will be pretty quick with good response.

[SoguRacing]

pick up a sard fpr or aeromotive.

[SidewayZ-s14]

I was gonna get the sard fpr at first but i thought that this $50 BNIB megan was a steal! :(

[MrFuel]

I have a HKS actuator for sale. But it came off of my T25.

[bl3ujay07]

I have a hks actuator for the t25 and it works good. Holds boost really well for the 2 months that i had the t25. Ive seen it drop 2 psi from 14 to 12 on the t25. On the t28, i have seen it drop 1 psi So FAR from 11 - 10 psi.

Now i have a t28 and had to cut the bracket and drill a new hole to the bracket. No tune yet so im back on the stock actuator.

Make sure you have the t28 bracket with the actuator and not the t25 bracket.

[fliprayzin240sx]

Yes, its the best investment you can get if you plan on staying T25 flange turbo for a while. You can even use it on a GT2871R turbo if you want (just fab a bracket).

[BlitzRPS13]

My greddy profec died.. so i think i'll use the hks actuator on my greddy t518z turbine.

[brndck]

aeromotive fpr ftmfw.
hks actuator is great investment especially if you don't need tons of options like gain or scramble or anything.

[Row]

Get the nismo or Tomei FPR, believe it or not but their FPR are the same thing. I had both of them in the past.

[SidewayZ-s14]

Thanks for all the positive input guys! I'll be purchasing one today! :)

[slider2828]

Megan is a POS, I know I ran it too... Get rid of it cause it will probably run you lean during boost. Adjustable FPR's are worthless, I mean stock does fine up to lik 300+ HP, why even get it.

My question is it money that you are thinking between an HKS wastegate and a electronic boost controller?

They don't even do the same thing. HKS wastegate maintains the boost and EBC changes the boost, although quality boost controllers can also help maintain boost better, but still they aren't to be compared. So weird....

As per running your stock T25 on 14psi its useless and can only hurt the turbo btw....

[SidewayZ-s14]

My stock t28...
We'll i was only comparing the two because one actually holds boost a lot better than the other.

I don't have to run it @ 14psi I'm fine with 13.

[Sleepy240]

They don't even do the same thing. HKS wastegate maintains the boost and EBC changes the boost, although quality boost controllers can also help maintain boost better, but still they aren't to be compared. So weird....

For the either turbo the T25/T28 I think the HKS actuator is a solid investment. But what about your plans for the future? If you plan on upgrading your turbo (with one that isn't compatable w/ the actuator) in the near future you'll probably be better off purchasing an EBC and dealing with some of the small fluctuations. Every EBC I've ever used has held boost very well, + Ramp/Gain functions are very valuable IMO.

[SidewayZ-s14]

For the either turbo the T25/T28 I think the HKS actuator is a solid investment. But what about your plans for the future? If you plan on upgrading your turbo (with one that isn't compatable w/ the actuator) in the near future you'll probably be better off purchasing an EBC and dealing with some of the small fluctuations. Every EBC I've ever used has held boost very well, + Ramp/Gain functions are very valuable IMO.

I plan to stay with that turbo.
Don't really need THAT much power, as i want to start working on the body.

[surge s14]

wouldn't you just be better off with a boost controller?

i mean do really need the HKS actuator? i

[SidewayZ-s14]

wouldn't you just be better off with a boost controller?

i mean do really need the HKS actuator? i

I would think it's a wise decision to get the actuator before getting a boost controller.

[ixfxi]

actuator > boost controller

that is, if you dont plan on adjusting boost much. i didnt, and the hks rocked.

[midnight_rex]

im rockin the HKS right now with my t25. the t25 cannot flow air as well at the t28. i have it set at 14psi but in 1st and 2nd it drops down to 12psi. when im at 3rd, 4th, and 5th it holds right at 14psi and pulls very well. i could only imagine if i had a t28 :)

i deff would recommend the HKS actuator.

[SidewayZ-s14]

actuator > boost controller

that is, if you dont plan on adjusting boost much. i didnt, and the hks rocked.

I really don't plan on adjusting boost much either so i think the actuator would be a great investment!

Thanks for all the input guys, my mind is now made up! :boink:

[180Sil]

I wonder if the hks actuator will help in spool up over the garrett actuator on a slightly bigger turbo like the gt2817 .64??

[bkfill]

im using a gt2871r with the stock actuator that came with it(i think its 1bar), and a blitz dual solenoid ebc u can control lag with it, its pretty awsome buts its around 550$
(not that the 2871 actuator spikes when the ebc is off more like if i set the ebc to 20 lbs and set the gain to 100 it could spike hard or go for a lower gain and let the boost build a little slower so it wont spike)

I very tempted to buy a hallman pro rx manual boost controller, its about 120$, i heard alot of good things about it

i dont think the hks wactuator would matter, it hits the boost controller/solenoid then hits the actuator

[surge s14]

ture i see it as a fail safe

but better to be safe then sorry