dented wastegate actuator

[timm98gst]

the wastegate on my 16g is dented. is it ok to use? will it decrease performance? if so, can i use the one off of my old t25? thanks

 

[99gst_racer]

No, the actuator from a T25 will not work for your 16G.
Yes, as long as it is maintaining the set amount of boost, it is fine to use.

 

[timm98gst]

well my wastegate actuator isn't working at all because of the dent - anyone know where i can get another? it came on the 16g turbo that came on my evo3 engine from japan. the mitsu dealers around here say they don't carry one.

 

[project_tsi]

I don't know if your looking to spend $170, but SBR has got an adjustable actuator for the 16G turbo's. Heres a link to SBR's. http://slowboyracing.com/more.php?id=2446& Or you can check on tuners or traders classifieds for a used one, possibly someone that upgraded to external gate. I used to have an extra one, but I sold it. However, I do have an extra internal gate actuator that came off my 50 trim. Its a lower pres. actuator which would be great for a 16G. If you would like to make some custom mounts up to fab it up, then Ill sell it to you for a good price. Heres a pic of the actuator.

 

[RamenPride]

the mitsu dealers around here say they don't carry one.

to get the actuator from the dealer, you'd have to buy a whole new turbo.

you can try MachV, but they're rather pricey... ($131)

about $100 from Forced Performance

cheapest way would be to check the classifieds or try your local junkyard

 

[project_tsi]

I checked FP, but the only ones I could find for DSM's were T25 style.
And heres the one from MachV. http://machv.com/mitoemwasac.html

 

[timm98gst]

i found this one on ebay and it looks like the kind i need - my turbo is a TD05H-16G6-7
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...d=1,1&item=7988428577&sspagename=STRK:MEWA:IT
in the description it says it will also fit the 14b. does that mean i could also look for a 14b wastegate actuator?

 

[oldman]

$85? Can you imaging how many dead 14b/16g are just sitting around collecting dust? I called one of our vendor sponsors last year and they sold me one off a dead 14b for $10. Look around, I wouldn't pay $85.

 

[Defiant]

The wastegate is inside the turbo housing. That's the actuator. Corrected.