Hks Gt-ss Turbos With Garett 2860-5 Actuators

[RodMonsta]

Hi guys, im getting a pair of HKS GT-ss for my car, the thing is that it comes with garett 2860-5 actuators...

i read that the GT-ss and 2860-7 are the same turbos

my question is:

would 2860-5 actuators be compatible?? as the GT-ss are smaller turbos compared to the 2860-5

thanks guys

[R31Nismoid]

I believe the should be identical mate

Garrett ones would be, HKS might be a tad higher as a base pressure. Not sure on that one

[Bonsai]

Yes...

[RodMonsta]

thanks for clearing it up guys

Garrett ones would be, HKS might be a tad higher as a base pressure. Not sure on that one

im not sure what you mean with this one,

are u saying HKS actuator has stronger spring hence = higher base pressure?

anyone knows how many psi HKS and Garett actuator good for, or are they adjustable?? never seen one before excuse the noobness

[Bonsai]

HKS actuator is suppose to be 50% stronger over standard therefore allowing you to wind up the boost and holding onto that boost when needed. IMO if your not going for crazy boost e.g over 1.4 bar i would not bother. spend money else where.

[paulR32gtr]

We just did this with some 2860r-7's, was told the Garret 2860r-5 actuators open at 16psi and I believe the HKS actuators open around 15psi (my GT-SS's arrived this week muhaha)

Both actuators have the threaded arm, so you can adjust the reach - so yep they are adjustable.

Edit: They are good for whatever as long as it is over the base pressure (so 16psi+ or 15psi+). Just depends how much air you bleed of the line that connects to the actuator - leave this disconnected and they might just never open. The turbo however, will break...

Edited April 11, 2008 by paulR32gtr