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[TryingBe]

I have a few ready to go Garrett actuator bolt-on upgrade for for TD04HL type turbos. I have been using one in my 94 850 with a 15G with great success. I see faster spool up at any giving rpm and less boost fade at high rpm.

The actuator can be installed with the turbo in the car. Due to the addition strength of the internal spring, I highly recommend using a manual boost controller with it.

Price shipped with USPS priority is $108 via paypal or $105 via personal check/money order.

[randomdude]

are the WG's new or used?

[Iloveboost]

So does this allow the 15 g to be more efficient at higher boost levels? As ive heard around 17psi is about pushing efficiency on a 15g.

[TryingBe]

Used one.

All wastegate actuator do is to control the boost level via opening and closing a flapper. It does not make a turbo more or less efficient.

[volvotech97850]

wagonmafia, on 01 September 2009 - 11:31 PM, said:

So does this allow the 15 g to be more efficient at higher boost levels? As ive heard around 17psi is about pushing efficiency on a 15g.

Not really, but 17 psi is inefficient on a 15g for other reasons.

[Iloveboost]

k thanks for clarifying that.

[rbodor3]

TryingBe, on 01 September 2009 - 07:58 PM, said:

I have a few ready to go Garrett actuator bolt-on upgrade for for TD04HL type turbos. I have been using one in my 94 850 with a 15G with great success. I see faster spool up at any giving rpm and less boost fade at high rpm.

The actuator can be installed with the turbo in the car. Due to the addition strength of the internal spring, I highly recommend using a manual boost controller with it.

Price shipped with USPS priority is $108 via paypal or $105 via personal check/money order.

is the issue using stock BCS not releasing the WG? being ME7 means no MBC for me, and EBC at a price not worth it right now

[sconeman]

TryingBe, on 01 September 2009 - 11:55 PM, said:

Used one.

All wastegate actuator do is to control the boost level via opening and closing a flapper. It does not make a turbo more or less efficient.

interested... but how used? and could you post up a pic?

[TryingBe]

rbodor3, on 02 September 2009 - 01:26 AM, said:

is the issue using stock BCS not releasing the WG? being ME7 means no MBC for me, and EBC at a price not worth it right now

My car is 94 855 turbo, so I can only speak from experience using what I have.
When I used the Garrett actuator with my tune ecu, the boost level went 4psi-6psi higher than expected. I put a MBC in there and the issue went away and boost level is solid. I never used the Garrett actuator with my stock ECU.

sconeman, on 02 September 2009 - 04:05 AM, said:

interested... but how used? and could you post up a pic?

Not sure how I can describe "used" other than they are used but in great condition. Hold vacuum like they should. No specific miles on any of them.

Here are the pictures I have. I have one last bracket that is this style, when it is sold, I will use a different type of bracket.

[Platinum 850]

Do you know what the crack set pressure is for this actuator?

[TryingBe]

Platinum 850, on 03 September 2009 - 06:24 PM, said:

Do you know what the crack set pressure is for this actuator?

6-8 psi to the vacuum port and it is partially open. By 10 psi, it is fully open.

[maple017]

Can you give a price for USPS in Canada to g5l 5j5 ??

Thanks

[volvotech97850]

Got mine!

[randomdude]

^review when installed is mandatory.

[volvotech97850]

randomdude, on 30 November 2009 - 11:12 PM, said:

^review when installed is mandatory.

It's not intended as a real upgrade...I bought it to replace the bad stock actuator. It'll be run in conjunction with an MBC, but I'll post my impression.

[rbodor3]

My impression-
the actuator is sick!

Boost builds really fast (so be conservative first time you run it... fyi).
Expect higher boost levels also. I was seeing over 20psi (on accident) while using this. Can't remember what psi the actuator opens at, but its significantly higher than stock. Amazing how huge of a difference the Garrett WG actuator makes.

[volvotech97850]

Installed. I can't really rate it in terms of improvement, because I was coming from a bad actuator. I don't have any complaints though. My only concern is longevity because it's used, but only time will tell that.

[Dave 54]

I'm interested in one but don't want to run a MBC at this time. I have the AC Delco TCV installed would this be sufficient to run with this actuator?

[rbodor3]

your boost controller doesn't need to be changed in order to run the actuator. A more precise solenoid (like the one you're running) is obviously ideal. So, yes you can run the actuator.

[Dave 54]

rbodor3, on 04 December 2009 - 05:20 PM, said:

your boost controller doesn't need to be changed in order to run the actuator. A more precise solenoid (like the one you're running) is obviously ideal. So, yes you can run the actuator.

K thanks, gonna keep this in mind, I need one as mine is getting tired but i'm gonna limp it til after the holidays. Hopefully there still around when i'm ready to bite the bullet.