Can you run a boost controller with standard actuator? What difference would an aftermarket actuator make?
You sure can, just watch out for loss of boost during operation. The stock actuator is in most cases a decade old. They can get lazy and tired.
yeah cheers pal.i gave the car a little blast at lunch time and the boost gauge looks to be reading past .65 it could be just a bad gauge though.what is a wideband?sorry if the questions are silly but you will never know unless you ask...thanks pal
Intake and exhaust modifications (eg. air filter and exhaust system) can offer a natural increase in boost pressure. It's one of the perks from the extra flow of the setup.
The exhaust gases contain air and fuel resulting from the combustion process in the engine. These gases can be measured with a wideband sensor. This offers an insight to how rich or lean an engine is running.
Simple engine basics : you need the right amount of air and the right amount of fuel to be ignited to make optimum power.
Here's a small guide:
Way too much fuel = Borewash (like Burwash but not as nice)
Too much fuel = loss of performance / wasted fuel
Just right = Big smiley boost-induced grin.
Too little fuel = potential engine damage / reduced engine life
Way too little fuel = BOOM! Dead engine.
As you can see a wrong mix can blow a hole in your engine and your wallet.
A fuelling run with a wideband will let you see how rich/lean your mix is and you can finetune from there.
Hahahaha Cheers For The Advice. Rep Given Even Though You Have Too Much
No worries mate, gratefully received!