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Old 02-13-2013, 06:42 PM   #1
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HKS Wastegate Actuator: Let's Set The Record Straight

As popular as this actuator is, the only information I can find is vague as hell. They always say "adjust until it's where you want it". I've been getting mixed messages that making the rod longer will increase boost while shortening decreases boost, and vice versa. Which is it?

I also need help. I just bought one of these, used. I get it and immediately notice that the bracket mounting holes don't match. I cross referenced the number it comes up as the t25/t28 kit, and the pictures on FRSport match. Instead of drilling the holes out, I decided to undo the spot welds on the stock actuator and use that bracket since it will match perfectly. Not a problem. Get it on and notice that even on it's longest level I have to pull it pretty tight to reach the flapper.

Everywhere I'm reading says it should be able to get long enough to reach and only slightly hold the flapper shut. I went for a test drive and it shot to 17psi(idk if it would have climbed further, I let off). I drive it home and try to see if it will loosen any further. It will but will only have 2-3 threads holding. I got out my air compressor and with it threaded out to this unsafe level it barely opens the flap. Any tighter and it won't open it at all. Did I get a shit actuator? Any help would be great.
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