oem wastegate actuator question

[MR2BOY]

Hello everyone I upgraded to a 16g and a aftermarket turbo manifold , but since the manifold is for t3/t4 turbo its got an external wastegate flange and I don't plan on going external so I'm blocking that off...the big problem that I'm having is that I used an adapter plate 1/2"to fit the t3 manifold onto the 16g and now the actuator is hitting the front motor mount so it won't let the manifolt sit all the way down...I need to know what I can do to make this work I don't really want to trim the motor mount....would there be a problem if I bend the actuator?????I would really. Apreciate if u could give me an advise...thanks

 

[SonySlave]

Why don't you sell the T3 manifold and the adapter plate and buy a different manifold meant for DSM flanged turbos? If you really want a cool tubular one (which I wouldn't recommend), they are all over ebay for around $100-$120. Then you wouldn't run into this problem at all.

And yes, bending the actuator could cause the actuator to not function properly.

 

[lccynmbr13]

Real deal don't go ghetto like that. Your factory manifold is good enough for horsepower levels that'll make you smile. If you really want to go tubular though don't buy an ebay one it'll crack and leave a sour taste in your mouth about tubulars. Get a high quality one that'll last a while and let you appreciate the faster spool up and blinged* engine bay.

 

[08talon08]

you can bend the acuater shaft a tiny bit if you properly adjust it to compensate for it but would not recommend it i would use the stock manifold yea its ugly but it works and if you go with a tubular manifold dont go cheap they do crack and deff make sure if you get a tubular manifold do not heat wrap the manifold yes it lowers underhood temp but it also traps moisture in and causes the manifold to crack and were do you think the heat transfers to ? the turbo producing hotter air

 

[MR2BOY]

Thanks guys I'm not planning on boosting over stock..would it crack even if I don't raise the boost????