ep82-toy-let Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 hello again, after some help. ive been doing a bit of research on actuators, im trying to find out if replacing my actuator with a new one I have, (guy who sold it to me said it was a 10psi one) will make my boost a bit higher, as I lost 3 pounds after putting a fmi on the car. the ne w actuator has a adjustable arm on it also, as the factory one doesn't. any help will be awesome as im a bit new to upgrading turbo engines, but hey gotta start somewere.... its on a ep82 Toyota starlet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yowzer Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Slap it on, tweak arm until desired PSI is obtained. I just spaced my own one out with washers, worked well. Otherwise put a check valve in there for better adjustment. It also stops wastegate creep a bit too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ep82-toy-let Posted August 2, 2013 Author Share Posted August 2, 2013 Slap it on, tweak arm until desired PSI is obtained. I just spaced my own one out with washers, worked well. Otherwise put a check valve in there for better adjustment. It also stops wastegate creep a bit too. sweet, cheers mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJZ Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Where is the actuator boost signal coming from? You could try moving it to the inlet manifold if it's not already there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ep82-toy-let Posted August 2, 2013 Author Share Posted August 2, 2013 Where is the actuator boost signal coming from? You could try moving it to the inlet manifold if it's not already there. to be completely honest (don't laugh) I don't know? ive only had the cat for a short time so im still learning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingbrick Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 to be completely honest (don't laugh) I don't know? ive only had the cat for a short time so im still learning Somebody phone the SPCA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ep82-toy-let Posted August 2, 2013 Author Share Posted August 2, 2013 Where is the actuator boost signal coming from? You could try moving it to the inlet manifold if it's not already there. im pretty sure it is coming from the inlet manifold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ep82-toy-let Posted August 2, 2013 Author Share Posted August 2, 2013 Somebody phone the SPCA go troll on someone elses post buddy 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProZac Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 If your wastegate pressure signal is coming from the inlet manifold, after the intercooler, there is no reason you should see a reduction in boost from fitting the intercooler. Are you sure its not coming directly off the turbo compressor cover? That would explain things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ep82-toy-let Posted August 2, 2013 Author Share Posted August 2, 2013 If your wastegate pressure signal is coming from the inlet manifold, after the intercooler, there is no reason you should see a reduction in boost from fitting the intercooler. Are you sure its not coming directly off the turbo compressor cover? That would explain things. I will have to have a look, what exactly would I be looking for? any tips are great, google doesn't tellme what I need to know, it it the small pipe coming from the actuator? because if that's it, it goes from the actuator and disappears down behind it and looks to go to the turbo somewere but I cant see exactly were it connects Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJZ Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Follow the hose from the actuator and see where it goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ep82-toy-let Posted August 2, 2013 Author Share Posted August 2, 2013 Follow the hose from the actuator and see where it goes. yup, mine looks to do the same as that... so u think I should move it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingbrick Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Yes to the intake manifold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJZ Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 If you want to get your 3 psi back then yes, your turbo will be working harder to make the "same" amount of boost (read at the gauge) though. I'm assuming your boost gauge is after the intercooler, the way you are set up now if you had a boost gauge before the intercooler you would probably see 10psi, but you are only seeing 7psi at the manifold. If you move the wastegate line to the manifold the manifold pressure should go back up to 10psi but your turbo will be making ~13psi before the intercooler. I'm tired but something like that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaMpylobacter Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 chuck it on the inlet manifold and you'll be back to normal levels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ep82-toy-let Posted August 2, 2013 Author Share Posted August 2, 2013 If you want to get your 3 psi back then yes, your turbo will be working harder to make the "same" amount of boost (read at the gauge) though. I'm assuming your boost gauge is after the intercooler, the way you are set up now if you had a boost gauge before the intercooler you would probably see 10psi, but you are only seeing 7psi at the manifold. If you move the wastegate line to the manifold the manifold pressure should go back up to 10psi but your turbo will be making ~13psi before the intercooler. I'm tired but something like that! ok sweet ill give it a try, thanks for all the help I learned a lot, cheers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ep82-toy-let Posted August 2, 2013 Author Share Posted August 2, 2013 shit, one more thing,im assuming I block the hole off on the turbo were I pull the pipe off to relocate it?... otherwise it would over boost or something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaMpylobacter Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 it'll just piss air out there. you'll need to block it though for sure. could get away with a short length of hose with a suitably sized bolt clamped into the end Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ep82-toy-let Posted August 2, 2013 Author Share Posted August 2, 2013 it'll just piss air out there. you'll need to block it though for sure. could get away with a short length of hose with a suitably sized bolt clamped into the end mint, you guys are life savers, ive been googling this shit for ages with no luck, this will save me a bit off coin at the mechs. cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ep82-toy-let Posted August 2, 2013 Author Share Posted August 2, 2013 this is not my inlet manifold but the same as mine. besides the blue pipes haha, would I join it to one of the two lines going in? with a t join or....? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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