Remappers told me I need these! Help!
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Remappers told me I need these! Help!
Just been to Veizu Remappers near Stratford Upon Avon for a stage 1 remap on my 2004 Blob WRX completely standard apart from a catback and a K&N panel filter.
After being put on the rolling road they told me it needs a Wastegate Actuator as its presumed faulty/leaking and preferably a FMIC as the intake temp is very high.
Where do I buy a Wastegate actuator from?? I wouldn't know where to start as there are different PSI's etc which I have no clue?!?!
Also do I really need to change to a Front Mount as I here the standard wrx one is fine below 300bhp, would an STI Top mount be sufficient?
Any help would be appreciated as the maps been left on but the wastegate needs to be changed.
After being put on the rolling road they told me it needs a Wastegate Actuator as its presumed faulty/leaking and preferably a FMIC as the intake temp is very high.
Where do I buy a Wastegate actuator from?? I wouldn't know where to start as there are different PSI's etc which I have no clue?!?!
Also do I really need to change to a Front Mount as I here the standard wrx one is fine below 300bhp, would an STI Top mount be sufficient?
Any help would be appreciated as the maps been left on but the wastegate needs to be changed.
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I would highly recommend you take it to TDR in Warwick, They are a Subaru tuning specialist and only a short distance away. They will test your actuator for you and may well have a new or used replacement if needed.
A front mount will not compliment your setup and will just induce a load of turbo lag.
Call TDR 01926 403 889
http://tdracing.co.uk/
A front mount will not compliment your setup and will just induce a load of turbo lag.
Call TDR 01926 403 889
http://tdracing.co.uk/
as its wrx with TD04 turbo - just check/set the preload on the actuator
High intake temps are prob because its been sitting on rollers no doubt with no decent air flow
but aye take it to someone who knows!
High intake temps are prob because its been sitting on rollers no doubt with no decent air flow
but aye take it to someone who knows!
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Should have taken it there for sure 
Can I get my money back if I get them to take the map off? I cant afford to keep getting it mapped at £300 a pop!
What does "check/set the preload on the actuator" mean?
Thank you for helping guys, I don't want to be taken for a fool! even though i am haha
Can I get my money back if I get them to take the map off? I cant afford to keep getting it mapped at £300 a pop!
What does "check/set the preload on the actuator" mean?
Thank you for helping guys, I don't want to be taken for a fool! even though i am haha
Call Mark at TDR, he's a nice guy and if you explain your predicament he will check your car is running correctly and that the map is safe to use and will advise you regarding your actuator.
Did your mapper say what boost it was making and dropping off to ?? did u get a dyno printout ??
Did your mapper say what boost it was making and dropping off to ?? did u get a dyno printout ??
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Call Mark at TDR, he's a nice guy and if you explain your predicament he will check your car is running correctly and that the map is safe to use and will advise you regarding your actuator.
Did your mapper say what boost it was making and dropping off to ?? did u get a dyno printout ??
Did your mapper say what boost it was making and dropping off to ?? did u get a dyno printout ??
Left there feeling defeated. I have emailed tdr and will be popping down there as soon as I can
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Take it back and demand your money back. It says on the website they have a no quibble refund policy.
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If you paid with a credit card you can dispute the payment if they're being funny about a refund.
Get a before and after dyno printout of power,torque, boost and afr when you go to TDR . . .be interesting to see the differences
Get a before and after dyno printout of power,torque, boost and afr when you go to TDR . . .be interesting to see the differences
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Meh that'll teach me, I'm there at the moment waiting for them to reverse it (as they said they had to) and I'm booked in to tdr at 2pm today
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Haha I know right! Tbh I should have just stopped them there. They said you're intake temps are very high.... Hmm wonder why?! Surely it's not good for the car to be put through its paces with the only cool air it had is an asthmatic squirrel blowing on it..
Wtf! My misses had a bigger hair dryer! My car would not go near that, be lucky to blow leaves off the driveway with that thing lol
Intake temps high?! No wonder as there is no airflow to the tmic what a bunch of cowboys!
Intake temps high?! No wonder as there is no airflow to the tmic what a bunch of cowboys!
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Yep! What a joke aiming the fan no where near the intercooler lol!!!!
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Well I'm back from TDR and there was no problem with the Wastegate, and obvs no problem with the intake temp!
Veizu could only get 201bhp!?! And TDR got 265bhp and that's on 97ron I should be seeing past 270 when using 99. Couldn't be happier! Very friendly and honest people who knew what they're on about. Will definitely be going back for all my work including my services as I trust no one else now!
Veizu could only get 201bhp!?! And TDR got 265bhp and that's on 97ron I should be seeing past 270 when using 99. Couldn't be happier! Very friendly and honest people who knew what they're on about. Will definitely be going back for all my work including my services as I trust no one else now!
Well I'm back from TDR and there was no problem with the Wastegate, and obvs no problem with the intake temp!
Veizu could only get 201bhp!?! And TDR got 265bhp and that's on 97ron I should be seeing past 270 when using 99. Couldn't be happier! Very friendly and honest people who knew what they're on about. Will definitely be going back for all my work including my services as I trust no one else now!
Veizu could only get 201bhp!?! And TDR got 265bhp and that's on 97ron I should be seeing past 270 when using 99. Couldn't be happier! Very friendly and honest people who knew what they're on about. Will definitely be going back for all my work including my services as I trust no one else now!
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