Garrett Adjustable Actuators For Gtr

[Angus Smart]

After a set but need a partnumber for a friend.. anyone know what it is?

webs has not helped me and garrett dont list it on their webs..

also does anyone know if they fit hks turbos? i'm guessing so since they are garretts afterall? gtrs 25/30's etc.

[R31Nismoid]

Ring GCG perhaps? I know they stock them so you should at least get a part number?

They would fit the HKS turbos without a problem

[Thelen]

Just on this, I called GCG and it is $300 roughly for ECR33 actuator set to your specs (ie, 5-35 psi), but I forgot to ask if it will alter the appearance of the turbo. I know an adjustable one most definitely will not look stock, but what about an upgraded wastegate actuator?

As in other threads, ppl recommended to upgrade the actuator so the EBC doesn't have to work as hard (or at least be set as tightly), seems like a good way to go.

Also, any idea of how to tell without ripping out the turbo if it already does have a differently specced actuator (boost hits 15psi+ but no boost controller?)?

Edited April 16, 2010 by Thelen

[R31Nismoid]

The actuator is on the outside of the turbo... It attaches to it.

No need to take a turbo off just to swap a bolt on part.

[Thelen]

Ah yes probably thinking of external wastegate, not the actuator itself

Either way, why would they need me to send the turbo? He said something about proper flow testing etc, to make sure it behaves as it should. Any reason to do this though if you can just get a standard exchangable one? IE, 12psi one vs the stock 7.

[R31Nismoid]

External wastegate is also... not inside the turbo.

[Brandon]

External wastegate is also... not inside the turbo.

EXTERNAL!