test run 8psi???

jcastro · 06-06-2011, 01:51 AM

well iv been having a hard time reaching drift motion so i took matters into my own hands I removed the actuator and checked it the wast gate wast hiting or not able to open and it is able to move with ease so I am putting in the old actuator tomorrow thanks to poor lighting will let you guys know how it goes.

MJG · 06-06-2011, 03:59 AM

I removed the actuator and checked it the wast gate wast hiting or not able to open and it is able to move with ease so I am putting in the old actuator tomorrow thanks to poor lighting will let you guys know how it goes.

What was the waste gate or linkage hitting?
What changed, after the Driftmotion turbo install? Assuming this is a direct bolt on turbo, CT-26.
Just curious.
Oh, and boost controllers (manual or electronic) are highly recommended.

jcastro · 06-06-2011, 06:04 PM

the reason i removed it was because btwilson86 post this:

(If you are overboosting, then why do you want a boost controller? All they do is regulate the boost pressure going to the wastegate actuator, allowing you to boost higher. You can't "turn down" the boost pressure a turbo creates by adding a boost controller.

It sounds to me like maybe your wastegate is not opening either enough or at all. Is the vacuum line connected to the actuator? Is your downpipe interfering with the movement of the wastegate?)

So i went in to see if I had any leaks and if the down pipe was interfering with the waste gate but i was not and seeing I have the stock actuator and no cash right now for a boost controller I plan to install the old one to see if it helps to get me back to the old 8psi.

El Supracabras · 06-06-2011, 07:14 PM

If changing the actuator fixes your problem you should at least call the company you got it from and let them know they sent a defective actuator. Any business with integrity would send a new one and possibly spare themselves from sending out other bad actuators.
I still think you should find out how much boost it is actually making.

jcastro · 06-09-2011, 07:40 PM

I got a hold of drift motion and told them my problem they wanted me to send it back but cant relay do that so I told him If i can send them the actuator and will do today their going to check it out

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06-06-2011, 01:51 AM	#1
jcastro 3" Exhaust Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: El Centro Posts: 113	well iv been having a hard time reaching drift motion so i took matters into my own hands I removed the actuator and checked it the wast gate wast hiting or not able to open and it is able to move with ease so I am putting in the old actuator tomorrow thanks to poor lighting will let you guys know how it goes.

06-06-2011, 03:59 AM	#2
MJG 3" Exhaust Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Washington State Posts: 125	I removed the actuator and checked it the wast gate wast hiting or not able to open and it is able to move with ease so I am putting in the old actuator tomorrow thanks to poor lighting will let you guys know how it goes. What was the waste gate or linkage hitting? What changed, after the Driftmotion turbo install? Assuming this is a direct bolt on turbo, CT-26. Just curious. Oh, and boost controllers (manual or electronic) are highly recommended.

06-06-2011, 06:04 PM	#3
jcastro 3" Exhaust Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: El Centro Posts: 113	the reason i removed it was because btwilson86 post this: (If you are overboosting, then why do you want a boost controller? All they do is regulate the boost pressure going to the wastegate actuator, allowing you to boost higher. You can't "turn down" the boost pressure a turbo creates by adding a boost controller. It sounds to me like maybe your wastegate is not opening either enough or at all. Is the vacuum line connected to the actuator? Is your downpipe interfering with the movement of the wastegate?) So i went in to see if I had any leaks and if the down pipe was interfering with the waste gate but i was not and seeing I have the stock actuator and no cash right now for a boost controller I plan to install the old one to see if it helps to get me back to the old 8psi.

06-06-2011, 07:14 PM	#4
El Supracabras 3" Exhaust Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 240	If changing the actuator fixes your problem you should at least call the company you got it from and let them know they sent a defective actuator. Any business with integrity would send a new one and possibly spare themselves from sending out other bad actuators. I still think you should find out how much boost it is actually making.

06-09-2011, 07:40 PM	#5
jcastro 3" Exhaust Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: El Centro Posts: 113	I got a hold of drift motion and told them my problem they wanted me to send it back but cant relay do that so I told him If i can send them the actuator and will do today their going to check it out