Unable to increase boost

[TurboTime]

Ok, I am probable going to get slammed for this question but here it goes...

I am unable to increase boost, have a 7-8 lb actuator with a turbosmart boost tee. Turn the turbosmart to + to increase boost and still runs 7.3 lbs of boost.

Help appreciated.

Thanks

KI

 

[FLYBYU]

Adjust wastegate rod

 

[TurboTime]

Adjust wastegate rod

Installed the actuator with the waste gate in the closed position...

 

[FLYBYU]

There's no rod to the actuator from the wastegate?

 

[TurboTime]

There's no rod to the actuator from the wastegate?

Yes there is, which has the valve in the closed position when installed

 

[FLYBYU]

Shorten the rod one full turn, turn your boost control all the way down. Take it out for a ride and turn your control up slowly to what you want. The wastegate comes set like that. Someone please key up and confirm.

 

[towerrigger]

How many turns did you turn it? Did you take the spring and ball out of the controller? I had this issue until I removed the spring and ball from controller. I cranked mine 10 or so clicks and the boost never moved.

 

[TurboTime]

How many turns did you turn it? Did you take the spring and ball out of the controller? I had this issue until I removed the spring and ball from controller. I cranked mine 10 or so clicks and the boost never moved.

I cranked it approx 7 clicks with no increase in boost. So if I under stand you correctly, I should remove the ball and spring from the T boost controller completely? Wouldn't that negate the use for the contoller?

Thanks

 

[FLYBYU]

All the ball and spring is for boost spike. Don't do it. SHORTEN THE ROD!!!!!!!!

 

[FLYBYU]

BOOST SPIKING
If boost spiking occurs and is undesirable for your application, the gate system can be removed to give you a less aggressive boost
curve. This modification is only required in a minimal number of applications.
IMPORTANT NOTES ON GATE SYSTEM REMOVAL
The gate system can be removed by the following steps.
Perform this modification on a clean bench so that the ball and spring are not lost
• Allow the engine to cool down before removing the boost controller from your vehicle
• Identify the input nipple with the restrictor at the end on the DSBC tee piece. Loosen the input nipple and remove the ball and
spring.
• Check that the internal air passages are clear and free from debris
• Re-install the boost controller by following the instructions for your setup
• You will need to re-adjust your boost settings after the removal of the gate.