is this an adjustable actuator?
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Or is the seller speaking out of his arse?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Wastegate-31-Actuato...1QQcmdZViewItem

he says:

"The actuator spring is a -31 type, a rising rate spring which when used without a boost control solenoid, can be made to produce boost in between 6-25psi, this is done by adjusting the preload on the main shaft with the turnbuckle (not supplied)."

Am I right in thinking the 'turnbuckle' is the bit attached to the wastegate lever? And basically this actuator can be set simply by adjusting the preload?

Cheers guys

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The -31 is inch's of water in a manometre which is the same as the psi rating.
Normal preload is approx 3mm,if you go up to 6mm you gain a couple of psi.
Also If you undo the end you can get different rate springs from forge


springs
http://www.forgemotorsport.co.uk/content.a...10-12.5%20psi)_[New%20Code]&cat=0019

Edited by Dangerous on 19th Sep, 2006.

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cheers dangerous, just wondering what sort of boost an engine would make if i fitted the above actuator to it? 6 psi with normal preload?

"Turbo's make torque, and torque makes fun"

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31 x (0.4912/1) = 15.227 PSI

Metro turbo weekend driver,Mini turbo in the making again!

Right, I understand now. Sorry for being thick

"Turbo's make torque, and torque makes fun"

"did you know you can toast potato waffles?"