jtaylor1990 Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Hi guys,I bought the HKS adjustable actuator last week and a digital boost gauge. I dont yet wanna fit it as I think I may need a EBC just to keep tabs on the boost levels. Luckily I work as a Tech for a main dealer and we have a boost tester. Do I go the long winded but cheap way and just slowly adjust the actuator until I get to 0.8bar. Or buy a EBC So I can have the overboost warning aswell as the whole adjustment. I think the EBC would be a safe option but I dont have a huge amount of money atm Thanks, Josh Quote Link to post Share on other sites
B11G KY Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Kinda answered your own question mateIf your on a budget just set up your actuator as close as posible to your oem one and then get the bonnet up and keep adjusting orsave for an EBC Id personally save and get an EBC... do it once do it right and all that jazzand if your planing on turning up your boost you will want get your fuelling sorted at the same timeor things will break Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DavidAshton Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 If your on a budget just use a manual boost controller with the HKS actuator. Works spot on. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jtaylor1990 Posted August 16, 2012 Author Share Posted August 16, 2012 Okay sweet thanks guys. I was under the impression that u can run up to 0.8bar safely without having to touch the fuelling, I mean its already running rich due to the decat (stinks of fuel when I have someone sitting behind lol). I point blank refuse to get a fuel cut defender. I do plan to do a TD04 on it just wanted a lil extra power for the time being but a safe amount of power if u understand Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DavidAshton Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Yes you can run 0.8 bar without issue. It will be spot on until you can go td04. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jtaylor1990 Posted August 17, 2012 Author Share Posted August 17, 2012 (edited) Sweet, okay then I think il just go the cheap option and then just buy a EBC when I do TD04. Sorted!!Also does anyone know what tools I will need to fit the actuator?? Il be fine with wiring in the gauge just need to know what tools so I can take them home, I did try to have a quick glimpse thismornin but couldnt see much Edited August 17, 2012 by jtaylor1990 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jtaylor1990 Posted August 20, 2012 Author Share Posted August 20, 2012 Morning lads,Well actuator is now fitted, found measurements on gtturbo.com so meant I didnt have to piss about with adjustment etc. I wired a digital boost gauge in too as my old analogue one has lost the ability to give a correct reading. The digital gauge had to be wired into the back dash wiring as I needed ignition live and an earth. All worked fine until thismorning and now I have no dials work other than the speedo (as its cabled) but all the dash lighting works and functions. Now if it was dodgy wiring then I would imagine it would have blown a fuse but my gauge still works and reads the right pressure, so I think it may be a plug going intoo the dash thats come out, just thought Id check to see if anyone has had this problem before as I cant look at the car until tonight and I obvs need the fuel gauge working more than any Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jtaylor1990 Posted August 21, 2012 Author Share Posted August 21, 2012 Sorted now, was just a loose ignition live... I hope anyway lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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