Gainzy Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 i currenty run 1 bar boost through my ebc, got a decat aftermarket ecu, full system,ported manifold, i want to know if anyone has done dyno test with actuators and what difference they all make, power wise? My mate had these same mods without the aftermarket ecu and made 170bhp.I know what the actuators do, but is £60 worth 4 bhp........ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WallaceGlanza Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 It won't give you any more power in outright figures but may provide a bit more power/torque lower down as it might respond quicker plus the stock actuator may leak at higher boost. Not all mods need to add power to give you a gain in performance. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TrisK Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 disagree, surely a uprated acuator may hold boost better/reduced boost spike and decrease spool timeswhich will help power delivery Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WallaceGlanza Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 disagree, surely a uprated acuator may hold boost better/reduced boost spike and decrease spool timeswhich will help power deliveryYeah but not give an actual higher peak power figure - which is what I said?! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Glanza_cl Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 ^^ exactly. if the old one was leaking and rubbish and you change to something like a HKS it may 'hold boost better/reduced boost spike and decrease spool times' but all you doing is returning your engine to it original efficiency.upping the boost via an uprated actuator will provide the 'more power' section Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gainzy Posted July 19, 2011 Author Share Posted July 19, 2011 I can see what everyone's trying to say guess there's only one way to find out! It does seem a bit weaker higher end, I just don't get it when people buy them and put them to 0.8 when the standard one boosts 0.6 etc, just seems alot of cash for a stiffer spring Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WallaceGlanza Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 It's an easy way of adjusting the boost if you don't have a boost controller - but even if you do have a good boost controller a decent actuator will still improve the way the boost comes on.You will notice a difference even if running the same boost - but the peak power will be the same. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gainzy Posted July 19, 2011 Author Share Posted July 19, 2011 might aswell buy one av bought everything else! just want it finished now so i can enjoy it without the big wanted list lol cheers for the advice.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nazzurro19 Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 i have a hks actuator u can have for £40 inc delivery and paypal fees i used to use it on my ct9 at 0.8 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gainzy Posted July 19, 2011 Author Share Posted July 19, 2011 i have seen it mate lol very good price, am skint at the mo dude Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nazzurro19 Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 its worth being in debt for boost lol cause ya can "boost for boobies" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gainzy Posted July 19, 2011 Author Share Posted July 19, 2011 am already in debt from a hefty blow off a SARD ecu which needs to be plugged in before i go crazy! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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