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Old Jun 19, 2006 | 02:31 PM
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Default Actuators.. IS there a difference?

With -31 actuators, is there a difference between
them for the different turbos? t3, T34, T4??
Rod lenghts weights etc?

and Is there a way of telling what turbo its for??

Got mine at a Show a while ago, (not used it yet lol)
and i can see 31 at the end of the code number,
but just wanted to double check they have given me
the right one for a t34!!


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Old Jun 19, 2006 | 04:54 PM
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they are in different lenghts.

you can alter the lenght by swapping the bit the screws onto the threaded bit.

not too sure on the other Q's.
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Old Jun 19, 2006 | 05:03 PM
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thanks Dave!
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Old Jun 19, 2006 | 05:18 PM
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I saw a pic from Stu (msd) a while ago...you could see three different actuators...maybe he still has it...
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Old Jun 19, 2006 | 05:19 PM
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maybe...standard, -31, -34.
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Old Jun 19, 2006 | 05:20 PM
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or were they different lenghts
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Old Jun 19, 2006 | 06:23 PM
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there are 3 lengths - very short for Escos, medium length for 2wd and long for 4x4.
the other variable though is the length of the turnbuckle that attaches to the wastegate arm, so by juggling the two there are a few combinations that can be achieved to reach the same goal..
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Old Jun 19, 2006 | 06:28 PM
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ah i see. but ultimatly all -31s will open at the same pressure?

Seems a bit of a silly question when i put it like that


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Old Jun 19, 2006 | 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by pee vee
ah i see. but ultimatly all -31s will open at the same pressure?
yes I believe so, only the physical dimensions that vary.
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Old Jun 19, 2006 | 06:33 PM
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dont need to worry about that being wrong now then!
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Old Jun 19, 2006 | 06:41 PM
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8 psi liftoff for -31, higher boost achieved by ECU & amal valve/other boost control.
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