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Old 01-01-2010, 10:22 PM
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banks sidewinder wastegate adjustment??

want to know how to adjust my turbo for more boost, any idea????
 
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Old 01-01-2010, 10:37 PM
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How much do you have now?


I am going to let someone with a Banks comment on that.
 
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Loosen locknut on actuator rod.
Remove pin retainer and pin from the rod end.
While holding rod stationary, turn rod end in towards the lock nut. Try 2 turns at a time until desired boost level is reached. This is going to shorten the rod which in turn delays the actuation of the waste gate. Caution: Don't turn the rod itself or you can damage the rubber diaphram inside the actuator.
Reassemble and lockdown the lock nut while holding the rod from turning.

Don't go over 1100*f and 12lbs. boost with stock headbolts. If you get no results you may need more fuel.
 
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How do you like that 545 tranny.
 
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So the same as the ATS system.

Does Banks stake the waste gate rod?

If the rod does not turn easy, I would remove the clevis end and run a tap down in it to clean the threads out.
Otherwise the rod may break and you will be looking for a new actuator.

Unless you have head studs, 10 PSI is all the higher I would go on a 6.9 or the head gaskets will have a short life.
 
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Old 01-02-2010, 04:40 AM
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thanks guys, i have 7 psi right now, im gona try it tomorow, so all im doing is shortening the rod right?? the 545 is working fine for me, love the 4 speed,
 
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