Turbosmart Upgraded Vacuum-operated Wastegate Actuators have been developed to provide the maximum possible boost response for your factory frame turbocharger. The Turbosmart vIWG Series of upgraded Actuators benefit from an increased ‘Working Ratio’ over the factory equipment resulting in improved boost response throughout the RPM range.
This Improved ‘working ratio’ is achieved through an increase to the effective surface area of the diaphragm & revisions to the actual springs fitted, resulting in greater leverage of the forces the actuator is working against (boost and backpressure) while still being super-responsive.
Upgrading with the same base pressure as the factory, you can expect a broader boost & torque curve through peak boost being achieved earlier in the RPM and being held longer into higher RPM. These improvements can be amplified with higher base pressures. However, tuning & recalibration is recommended for optimal performance.
Available In
57mm Diaphragm (UNF) 6inHg: TS-0604-2065
76mm Diaphragm (UNF) 6inHg: TS-0604-2067
Features
Proprietary Silicon Nomex Diaphragm
High-Grade Billet Aluminum Construction
Stainless Steel Rod
Turbosmart Unique Locking Collar System
3 Secondary rods are included ensuring fitment to all B1 & B2 single & twin scroll EFRs
This is a Borg Warner turbo-specific Vacuum operated vIWG Actuator with a 57mm diaphragm, supplied with 3 Secondary rods to ensure fitment to all B1 & B2 single & twin scroll EFRs.
SUPPLIED WITH
vIWG Wastegate Actuator
3-different length rods to suit Borg Warner turbo types
Springs Pre-Fitted as per Description
Required Fasteners & Swivel Hose Barb
Turbosmart Decal
ACCESSORIES
TS-0505-2008 1/16” NPT to -3AN Male to Male Adaptor
TS-0505-2007 1/16” NPT to 1/8” NPT Male to Female Adaptor
TOOLS
TS-0505-3008 vIWG Locking Collar Tool for 57mm Diaphragms
CLEVIS OPTIONS
TS-0600-3001 Clevis (UNF) 6.3 (Hole) x 50mm
TS-0600-3004 Clevis (UNF) 6.3 (Hole) x 80mm
TS-0600-3005 Clevis (UNF) 6.3 (Hole) x 100mm
TS-0600-3006 Clevis (UNF) 6.3 (Hole) x 125mm
TS-0600-3002 Clevis (UNF) 8.2 (Hole) x 40mm
TS-0600-3003 Clevis (UNF) 8.0 (Pin) x 40mm
What is the first rule of boost control?
Ensure you have an overboost cut-out. This safety feature is built into all factory, aftermarket & programmable ECUs. You can never be too careful. Make sure it is set at a sensible & reasonable limit. Increasing the boost will put more load on your engine, and you must consider other tune-related factors. If in any doubt, speak with a professional tuner/calibrator.
What’s a vacuum actuator?
n basic terms, traditional pneumatic actuators for wastegate control are boost-based, meaning they use a positive pressure to overcome a built-in/pre-fitted mechanical spring which then ‘actuates’ and opens a wastegate flap on the turbocharger so that exhaust gas can bypass the turbo & boost can be modulated. As the turbocharger creates more boost, the actuator has more potential force to overcome the spring pressure & open the wastegate flap. With Vacuum-Based Actuators, however, the reference signal is a vacuum (negative pressure) instead of a boost (positive pressure). This vacuum is generally sourced from a vacuum pump fitted to the engine (Either mechanically driven or electronic). The vacuum, unlike boost-based systems, is consistent and does not change based on the boost pressure, RPM or power the engine is producing. Due to this boost control strategy is very different from a boost-based system.
Why would I upgrade my vacuum actuator?
The simple answer is leverage. We have created bolt-on upgrades for various vehicles fitted with vacuum actuators from the factory. When tuned, the forces can be greater, and higher boost levels can be harder to achieve. The additional boost cannot hold the boost like a boost-based system, and the tuning window is limited. By utilizing the improved working area & revised springs selection of a Turbosmart Vacuum vIWG, you can expect to increase boost pressures to new, higher levels than your factory actuator.
Why would I retrofit a vacuum Actuator to my boost-based setup?
There are a few reasons you might consider this based on your turbocharger system. However, the most common we have come across is to assist with achieving cold-start emissions requirements. Traditional Boost-based pneumatic actuators require a boost (positive pressure) higher than the base spring pressure to open. While this generally does not cause any issues, it may do if your goal is to open the wastegate flap for cold starts. Often manufacturers use this strategy of opening the wastegate flap on cold starts at idle to increase the warm-up rate of the emissions devices such as catalytic converters. Cold-start conditions are often the hardest part of gaining emissions compliance for upgraded and modified cars, and a retro-fitted vacuum vIWG from Turbosmart can help.
What do I need to do to control it?
You will need an ECU and solenoid to manipulate the actuator successfully. The boost control strategy will be different from that of a boost-based system. If your vehicle was already fitted and calibrated for a vacuum IWG, returning and calibration will likely be required. As with all boost control changes, air-fuel ratio, torque and power must be checked.
What is twin port control?
The Turbosmart vIWG Vacuum Actuator series has been engineered with a second chamber on the other side of the diaphragm which means you can boost assist. This will require a more advanced strategy and setup; however, directly or via a solenoid, plumbing positive pressure from the inlet manifold or turbocharger will allow a custom, much wider tuning window. What size is the reference fitting? The swivel banjo and fitting in the top cap is a -3AN, and the lower (optional) positive Pressure Assistance Port for Boost-Assist is 1/16NPT.
SUITABLE FOR
Borg Warner EFR B1 Single Scroll
Borg Warner EFR B1 Twin Scroll
Borg Warner EFR B2 Single Scroll
Borg Warner EFR B2 Twin Scroll
*Fits all BW EFR Internally Wastegated turbos – All required rods included.
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