Forge wga ???

[43975]

Ok it's about time for that WGA exchange I've been asking about..
Tell me if I have this right?
the stock MSP boost is controlled by the stock WGA set at 6 psi if functioning correctly. From what I understand the Forge WGA is set around 8 psi.
So would upgrading my WGA which I have to do anyway also be upping the boost to 8 psi? So in turn increase my HP?

 

[jeffmsp]

yes. you will be running 2psi more boost which means more power. Not much with an otherwise stock setup, but a little bit more then stock.

 

[mikeski]

or do the "spring mod" for like 4 bucks and an extra 2 psi.

 

[Hans507]

there is also another WGA sold by ATP Turbo for around 60.....i think Rush is using one......i think is the same used in the SR20DET

 

[43975]

The WGA upgrade isn't for the PSI, it's do to the a WGA giving me issues, causing fuel cut. The added 2 PSI of boost is merely a bonus!!

 

[Noel]

its a pain to replace the wga too...be warned haha

I dont know if you have to set the arm to a certain length or not I just winged it

 

[43975]

The good thing is that I have a bumper to bumper warranty that this is covered under. Usually I do most of my car work myself, but I figured I'd take advantage of the warranty, and do the WGA, My oil leak, and motor mounts all at the same time in the same ticket. Also I can have the work done at PG which means they will cover whatever parts PG carries, So I get to upgrade on the warranty dollar!! Forge WGA, AWR mm, and what ever the oil leak needs.

 

[Noel]

damn you... I wish pg was in calgary...*sigh*

 

[Turbo MP3]

The Forge WGA can be had in whatever psi you desire, 5-24. Mine is supposedly stock boost, I haven't been able to drive the car much to know for sure. Also they reccomend the compressor housing or IC piping be tapped for the vac/psi source...

 

[Noel]

how can you change the psi rating on a wga? through the length of the actuator arm? and how do we know what to set it at for each applicable psi level?

 

[Wagonbacker9]

forge offers the option to set it up with a spring for the rating you're going for.

 

[Hans507]

forge offers the option to set it up with a spring for the rating you're going for.

thats right the Forge WGA gives you access to the actuator spring....so you can change it to fit your desired psi

 

[Noel]

so its the spring its nothing to do with teh adjustible actuator arm?

 

[Wagonbacker9]

I've never heard anything about changing actuator arm length. i guess changing the length would change the leverage against the spring, but doesn't seem to me that would be a practical way to adjust boost level.

 

[Noel]

I do all the adjusting electronically I was just wondering I guess if it should be at a certain length, I dont think so considering im still driving and maintaining steady levels meh

but anyways to answer zuku, the answers are yes and yes (technically)

 

[43975]

Great!!! Does anyone know what the spring rate that comes with it is? I thought I read somewhere 8 PSI but I can't confirm that. Ideally It would be set at 8 or 9 PSI, and I won't have to deal with a boost controller, I don't plan on doing forged internals or anything, so I know 10 PSI is walking the line of danger!! So keep it at 8 swap all the external s*** out, and I'm making power baby!!

 

[Turbo MP3]

You can order whatever pressure you want stock or anywhere from 5-24psi...

 

[43975]

You can order whatever pressure you want stock or anywhere from 5-24psi...

Are you saying that I have to order a pressure?? there has to be a spring already installed on the WGA out of the wrapper off the shelf right?? what is the pressure that is comes with without ordering a upgraded spring?

found this at forge webpage:
This actuator is designed for the Mazda Speed Protege.

Manufactured from Billet aluminium, this Forge adjustable actuator is a two part assembly that will allow servicing and mainteinance. It also allows for rod adjustment to suit the customers individual application. This product is built with a predetermined actuator spring suitable for at or slightly above factory boost levels. The actuator can be assembled with a stiffer spring upon request. Please contact us directly concerning this process.

 

[Turbo MP3]

The actuator can be assembled with a stiffer spring upon request. Please contact us directly concerning this process.

 

[Wagonbacker9]

if I remember correctly, the standard setting for the forge is 8 psi. (im at work on a crappy low bandwidth connection or I'd go check) but I think it mentions it on corksports site.