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youngbrazee1
06-18-2009, 05:21 AM
is there a way to manipulate the boost with out a boost controller?
HYPNOTIK
06-18-2009, 05:23 AM
Adjustable actuator.
Tensor187x
06-18-2009, 09:24 AM
^^

Yup. HKS Actuator.
slider2828
06-18-2009, 09:43 AM
Screw in screw out. Make the actuator rod longer = more boost, shorter rod actuator = less boost....
bl3ujay07
06-18-2009, 11:26 AM
^^^Isnt it the other way around??? Longer rod = less boost and shorter rod = more boost??? Or atleast thats how it is with my hks actuator, i think.
slider2828
06-18-2009, 01:05 PM
I think the way I describe it is correct as the longer rod holds the wastegate closed for longer... I am logically guessing....
landins13
06-18-2009, 01:15 PM
you can also use a restrictor from advace, it looks like a normal plastic vac tuve union but it has a metal restricter inside of it. that will raise the boost. and if its too high you use a drill bit to ream it out by hand a little. its ghetto but it works
johngriff
06-18-2009, 01:25 PM
space the wastegate against the bracket w/washers
ILoveJDM
06-18-2009, 01:35 PM
I think the way I describe it is correct as the longer rod holds the wastegate closed for longer... I am logically guessing....

but the rod pushes the flap outward, opening the wastegate

the shorter the rod, the more the spring has to be compressed to open it as much?

thats how i understood it, ive only played with a couple hks internal gates, i can never remember
slider2828
06-18-2009, 03:40 PM
O crap you are right, its the opposite, forgot its a pull not a push!

SHORTER IT IS!!!
godsmack
06-18-2009, 07:00 PM
correct the shorter the rod the more boost you get. hks actuators are pretty cheap but i'd also get a boost gauge while you're at it. you have to adjust the hks and you don't want to be boosting to high with stock injectors if thats what you have.
slider2828
06-18-2009, 07:21 PM
Yeah 1/4 turn at one time!
youngbrazee1
06-22-2009, 09:59 AM
i already have a boost gauge and 740cc injectors... so how do i shorten the rod...by cutting?
Razi
06-22-2009, 10:06 AM
Or by putting washers against the wastegate brackets as Johngriff said.
Or by getting a HKS wastegate

You could cut it and weld it if you want I guess.
HYPNOTIK
06-22-2009, 10:08 AM
Yes, get out the hacksaw. LOL



Are you serious? HKS ADJUSTABLE actuator, you turn the rod to lenghen or shorten it.
Ashtony
06-22-2009, 10:41 AM
just the answers i was looking for. thanks guys