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Old 02-08-2006, 11:56 AM
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as above and when u start getting boost, currently start around 2600 rpm full boost around 3100 rpm
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Want to retype that so it makes some sort of sense? Theres no actual question in there...
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ok

how do u set the boost on a T3 with a -31 actuator with preload only and when do u get full boost in your cars
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At what point you get full boost depends on a lot of things, the size of the turbo being the largest factors.
Install the -31, connect up the control pipe to the -31 adjust the preload to achieve the desired boost and away you go...

i would start off with about 1mm preload, and see what boost you get.

I think the max preload you are supposed to run on a -31 is 3mm if memory serves me well

I get full boost about 3400 rpm under hard load
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at moment got 1 full hole of preload on actuatoer which gives me 16psi
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That about 4mm preload, what sort of boost are you after

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will be around 23psi eventually once larger injectors fitted and 3 bar map

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you will end up having to use some kind of bleed system to achieve that kind of boost
as that is way more than the -31 can cope with on preload alone
i would set the preload to give you 12 psi boost and then use a 50/50 bleed to achieve 23 psi boost.


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dont start seeing boost till around 2400rpm, but when on boost it squatts the rears, it like getting a kick up the RS quite strongly and holds 17psi right to rev limter at 6500rpm
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You could get a old foot pump, lob the end off where it attaches to the tyre & put the hose over the actuator nipple. Then pump the actuator to about 12-14psi & adjust the bar so it slips over the waste gate penny in the closed position ! job done

But anymore than that is stretching the -31 a bit & you might end up with boost creep in the higher gears or snappin the actuator bar or somethin LOL

Also check the boost in like 4th/5th gear when engine load is at it's most !

You could also lengthen the pipe from the compressor to the actuator & give it a little spike in the mid range !

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jb fletch wicked idea, proper blue peter
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Ballin,

Not what me mum said when i cut her "band new" halford foot pump up ! ! !

Got me own one now !

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