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Old Jul 1, 2010 | 09:11 PM
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hi, since i bought my turbo it had a new actuator and was set on low boost, (comes in at 5500 rpm)! can i adjust this by sight safely on the actuator? and how many turns of the thread makes a difference? just rebuilt the engine so would like to have a bit of boost now, its like driving an xr3i!! (reason im asking is no time to visit the rollers for at least 2weeks), and i have a boost gauge so would that help?
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Old Jul 1, 2010 | 09:19 PM
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Yeah just adjust one complete turn-in and see how it goes, then do abit more if need be.
If it runs okay and the fueling is good you should be fine, but best to have a rolling road test when you can.
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Old Jul 1, 2010 | 09:45 PM
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as above!!
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Old Jul 2, 2010 | 05:22 AM
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I wouldn't mate as your fueling will be all over the place. Take it to a tuner to be mapped or blow your engine up, it's up to you
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Old Jul 2, 2010 | 05:47 AM
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do you have an afr reader like innovate lm 1-2 then you can keep an eye on fueling
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Old Jul 2, 2010 | 06:01 AM
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personally ... if i had just rebuilt the engine i would leave it alone untill it could be set up correctly by someone who had the correct equipment .... no point in playing with it unless your 110% sure on what your doing ... but thats just my personal feelings
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