How to install turbosmart actuator VXR
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- Опубликовано: 13 сен 2024
- Installing a turbosmart actuator, keeping o.e.m mounting bracket. Astra vxr k04 turbocharger.
This actuator is a turbosmart type, bought from Courtney autosport UK. You can add and remove the gate spring to change opening base boost pressure.
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Great Video mate!
Thanks a lot.
Is that the preloaded for other actuator too cause I got the forge actuator
I'm not sure on the exact specs of the forge unit. Should be written in instructions, maybe on a website? They might be similar but would pay to check.
It dont say nothing I'll check their site though
I bought a second hand turbo with the turbo smart actuator already on it, i installed the turbo and since then my cars been over boosting do I follow the same instructions because this actuator was already set up for another 300bhp vxr so I don’t know how much turns I need to do
They may have fitted a heavier spring inside. The standard 1 should be 10psi. Yes I would follow the instructions as in the video 👍
BoostHit Oky I’ll do that tomorrow and see how it’s running then I need to bring it in for mapping ASAP
@@migell100 all good man.
Hey bud, what acuator is this? 10 or 14 psi? I'm guessing 10 as that's when its exhausting but just wanted to double check. Cheers
Its 10 mate. There 10 standard.
@@boosthit811 cheers my man!
Hi thanks for the video! I have a corsa vxr do I do 2mm of pre load?
If it's a turbosmart actuator then yes.
Ok thank you very much for the reply I’m going to try and fit mine tomorrow but there is another video about where he does 3 turns.
@@the_time_chambers_edge well it would depend on the manufacturers instructions. The turbosmart one I had specified 2mm of pre load (2 complete turns). Best to stick to what they recommended. You can always adjust after a few drives.
What’s the better turbo smart actuator mate the 10 psi one or 14
Depending what boost pressure you are targeting. If targeting 20 max then 10psi actuator is perfect
Hi mate recently had my astra h vxr mapped by rnd motorsport
It made 305 Bhp at stage 3 with a standard brand new complete borgwarner gm turbo with a brand new actuator etc
They said the standard actuator was holding it back a little and recommend the turbosmart version
My question is will I be ok to swap to the turbosmart without issues occurring eg limp mode from too much boost or needing another remap?
And if it's ok to use the turbosmart version what spring would you recommend?
Cheers mate
I do like the turbosmart products. I've had no issues with my one. What exhaust are you running? If your going for the new actuator the standard 10psi spring will be fine.
With regards to remap its always safer to get them to check the tune. But if you just have 3inch exhaust, fmic and aem filter on a fresh ish engine they can do almost 325hp so you are probably only leaving 10/15hp on the table. May want to wait until you do some bigger mods-turbo, cams etc. Its up to you mate.
@@boosthit811
Yeah mate 3 inch double decat cobra non res
Highly modified cdti airbox with besson extra large cold air feed scoop
Mtc fmic and top hat with thermal inlet gasket
Cars done 120k but has recently had a rebuilt cylinder head with the new turbo
Main reason I ask is they moved the rev limiter when they mapped to 7k rpm just feeling a bit of turbo lag at the bottom end but from 4-7k it pulls like an absolute train
Just wondering if the turbosmart actuator will give a faster spool and more initial kick/hit from the turbo compared to the brand new borgwarner actuator
Don't really want to spend any more money on forging or more power just want to make best use of the power that Is already there
Before the remap I had a generic cheap 12 psi actuator it gave the turbo a really good initial kick/hit but the car kept jumping into limp mode over 5k from to much overboost
@@andrewb5263 ok nice. The turbosmart actuator may help a little....no guarantees. Me personally I would just run it as is and wait until doing bigger upgrades down the line. Turbosmart actuator is 120£ ? Plus dyno sessions 400£?
How much boost you running? Psi. Mine peaks at 21psi then settles at about 16psi.
@@boosthit811
Hi mate just fit a boost gauge
Getting 17-18 psi overboost
And usually settles at around 15
Got a new rear vac box on the way see if that helps
Still think it's worth the turbosmart actuator ? or should I just try adding some more preload to the standard actuator and aim for 20-21 psi overboost?
Also just messaged rnd enquiring about what boost figures they achieved when they mapped it but awaiting the reply
@@andrewb5263 I would have just done a vac box delete. Then do a boost leak test. Job done.
My boost sometimes spikes to 24psi for a sec then 21 and once near 5/6k rpm probably around 15-16psi....my engine is lower compression than standard and I always run 99ron fuel.
Could you do this with the Mani and turbo on the car still? Or setting up preload and what have you?
Yes you could......I would unbolt the old bracket tho so you can get to it with a drill or fit the new turbosmart bracket.
The preload set up is quite straight forward. Just wind the nut up (clockwise) until wont turn by hand, then give it a further 2 complete turns clockwise. Thats the preload done, then just lock the back nut off without moving the front preload nut.
@@boosthit811 I'll be giving it a go tonight using the original bracket! Thanks bud
@@jamesmcpherson5468 All good. Let me know how you get on!
@@boosthit811 Mount came out lovely, great video bro, got one issue though which I hope you'll be able to shed light on, I followed the video exactly, finger tight, then mark the bolt, 2 turns and test with air on the actuator, now I'm getting a little movement around 15psi but not fully open until 30psi? Any ideas what I can do?
@@jamesmcpherson5468 I would say drive the car and monitor boost. It's probably ok. Measuring psi vs wastegate position can be tricky.
Turbosmart universal? 140mm or 150mm? Thx
hi, did you find an answer to this question as I am also facing this problem, I want to get a universal one but it is 150mm and I don't know if it is ok
@@adrianilie9081 я вообще взял turbosmart от powerstroke 7.3tdi 21psi но пока не ставил, сам шток вестгейта длиннее поэтому буду нарезать резьбу и постараюсь сделать площадку по типу родной чтоб сохранить родной вестгейт
Yeh but how do you check the psi when’s it’s on the car lol
It would be the same way more or less.
hi there i have a forge actuator on it and the original owner has the 8psi spring on it deciding wheather or not to change it due to having a idle misfire but when i set the preload properly i have only 5 psi of boost
btw i have a stock engine spart from fmic kit, forge actuator and recirc valve it is on a astra vxr
ps also wondering if you know anything about vacuum being above 30
Idle misfire and strange high vacuum I would be checking over all the intake and boost pipes/vacuum lines. Hose clamps etc and even pressurise the system to confirm no leaks.
Would need to check what preload forge recommended and what standard spring they normally use....
@@boosthit811 did a boost pressure test a week ago no leaks and it is using the standard spring
Scotty Kilmer recommend doing a compression test
@@996stoky yeah that might point you in the right direction.
@@996stoky lots of different things can cause misfires. Any codes up when doing the pedal test? Even oil leaking onto spark plugs can cause misfires on the vxrs
@@boosthit811 the only codes that come up are p0170 on a scanner and onboard it shows ecn17012 and ecn17016 I should mention it has had a decay and I checked the spark plugs lately it is running ridiculously lean when the code shows up