Hks Actuator + Ebc: Some Questions

[Andi]

Hey guys

I've got a few questions about my HKS Adjustable Actuator thats on the GTRS turbo. I've currently got a Profec B II installed as well.

1. Given that when the EBC is off and I give the car a hit I only see a max of 7psi does this mean the HKS actuator is set to 7psi at the moment?

2. So to tell the current boost setting of the actutor I just leave the EBC off?

3. The rod seems slightly wiggly and I can slightly rotate the it, as well as this the small pin/washer that holds the rod to the exhaust/turbine housing (pictured below) is very loose. Is this normal? If not what can I do to fix it?

4. When adjusting the rod: shorter = higher minimum boost yes? longer = lower minimum boost?

5. I assume that an EBC + the HKS actuator is the best setup? Instead of just relying on the actuator alone, where it only acts as a spring to keep the wastegate flap closed and could potentially be slowing down boost build up acceleration?

I'd really like to make the base or minimum boost around 1Bar/14.7psi as I plan to run anywhere from 18-22psi when I get a tune so I'd like the EBC to do as less work as possible in hope of achieving a flatter boost curver.

Cheers,

Andy

[huddy]

wind the actuator wound in - you will increase boost.

with the ebc - yes it will be better than simply running the actuator.

i have done this with hks actuator in the past - simply wind it in so you cant actually pull it over by hand, need to use pliers because of the tension, test it with ebc off or disconnected to see what boost is at. keep winding in until you get to 1 bar.

then setup ebc accordingly.