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Turbo Technics S280

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So if you are using air to extend the wg arm, it's best done from below?
No doubt. I didn’t disassemble anything except pull the vac line from the solenoid. Pump some air into it to disconnect, add a few turns, add more air to reattach. Hardest part was getting the damn circlip back on.
 


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So if you are using air to extend the wg arm, it's best done from below?
I was able to attach a compressed air tube right to the wastegate nipple from above . Of course had to remove my crossover pipe and heat shield. I did not have a lift so going from underneath was not an option. One I removed the heat shield and crossover pipe it was a real easy job to adjust the wastegate actuator.
 


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I was able to attach a compressed air tube right to the wastegate nipple from above . Of course had to remove my crossover pipe and heat shield. I did not have a lift so going from underneath was not an option. One I removed the heat shield and crossover pipe it was a real easy job to adjust the wastegate actuator.
I have an Airtec manifold so that is making it more complicated.
 


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Still no word when its getting delivered but it should be close. Going to start shopping for shops to.dl the install next week [emoji106]

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Still no word when its getting delivered but it should be close. Going to start shopping for shops to.dl the install next week [emoji106]

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Why not do it yourself? It's a 5 out of 10 scale*

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No doubt. I didn’t disassemble anything except pull the vac line from the solenoid. Pump some air into it to disconnect, add a few turns, add more air to reattach. Hardest part was getting the damn circlip back on.
I'll try that tonight, thank you.
 


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I have an airtec manifold too, going from the top is a huge PITA to remove the cowl and crossover and everything. You literally don't have to remove anything to do it from below.
i second this, unless you follow adam from tuned+ and try to remove subframe. DONT, lol it was a bitch and a half and i never got it off; spent half the total time of install trying to take subframe off.

turbo install was pretty easy for someone with 0 prior experience. beer, snacks and a turbo kit made for a pretty good time.
 


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I have an airtec manifold too, going from the top is a huge PITA to remove the cowl and crossover and everything. You literally don't have to remove anything to do it from below.
I already took all that stuff off and I still can't get the IWG arm back on.
 


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I have an airtec manifold too, going from the top is a huge PITA to remove the cowl and crossover and everything. You literally don't have to remove anything to do it from below.
Also if I unthread the end all the way, does it come off? I didn't do the I initial install. However when I was adjusting it, I think it jiggled around and I can't guarantee I have the right amount of preload now.
 


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Also if I unthread the end all the way, does it come off? I didn't do the I initial install. However when I was adjusting it, I think it jiggled around and I can't guarantee I have the right amount of preload now.
Yeah it comes off. If you added pre load though it should be even more snug on there
 


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Yeah it comes off. If you added pre load though it should be even more snug on there
Thanks for the assistance. I used a cordless pump and it was easy to get the arm on. Do you know the specs on the c-clip/circlip thing on the turbo? I'm sure I'm going to lose it at some point.
 


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Thanks for the assistance. I used a cordless pump and it was easy to get the arm on. Do you know the specs on the c-clip/circlip thing on the turbo? I'm sure I'm going to lose it at some point.
Someone smarter than I will have to chime in on that one. I’m not sure.
 


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Ok so I've adjusted my IWG arm twice now, starting to get the hang of it. Peaking at 23lbs now but need to hit 24lbs for further tuning. Is there a rough estimate on turning the arm? Like 1 full turn equals 1psi or anything? Would love to only have to adjust it one more time...
 


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Ok so I've adjusted my IWG arm twice now, starting to get the hang of it. Peaking at 23lbs now but need to hit 24lbs for further tuning. Is there a rough estimate on turning the arm? Like 1 full turn equals 1psi or anything? Would love to only have to adjust it one more time...
Now I want to know who your tuner is, that is requesting this extremely specific boost number. All cars / turbos have variations and 1psi shouldn't be relevant either way.
 


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Now I want to know who your tuner is, that is requesting this extremely specific boost number. All cars / turbos have variations and 1psi shouldn't be relevant either way.
I was hitting about 15% lower than what they wanted, suggestion was to add more preload. Originally I was told 19-20 wasn't where they were expecting the tune to be, so add more preload which makes sense. I did once but I think lost track of the amount of turns, was hitting 21. Added 1.5 turns and now hitting 23. Will likely add 1 full turn and should be good.
 




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