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one320fc
03-25-2008, 05:11 PM
So working on the GSL-SE, I cant imagine that my ports are opening due to my exhaust system. 2.5" from the factory manifold all the way back with a high flow cat. All the emissions are still intact. If this is a correct statement can I operate them with the air pump? or should I just wire them open? Thanks
WE3RX7
03-25-2008, 05:45 PM
I say we race, lol... then you'll know if they're opening!
one320fc
03-25-2008, 06:19 PM
dont want to hurt your feelings though:rofl:
My5ABaby
03-25-2008, 08:07 PM
http://www.rotaryresurrection.com/2ndgen/tech_airpump_6pi_actuation.html

This is for 2nd gen's, but it might work for 1st gens.
WE3RX7
03-26-2008, 12:17 PM
OH - its on now, lol....
ratboy
03-27-2008, 04:02 PM
I tried to wire mine open but it is not nearly as easy as that sounds. I tested the actuators with a ~6 psi shot from my compressor blowgun. Since they snapped open nicely, I just found and fixed the leaky hose coming from the exhaust. If that didnt work I was going to go the air pump route.
impulsive-RX7
03-27-2008, 05:34 PM
I tried to wire mine open but it is not nearly as easy as that sounds.

Yes it is that easy.
ratboy
03-28-2008, 09:08 AM
Even with the actuators held open (hit w/ air, then crimp hose to hold pressure) I couldnt get them secured well enough to stay open. Did you remove parts of the intake to wire them? Do I have abnormally large hands?
impulsive-RX7
03-28-2008, 09:43 AM
Even with the actuators held open (hit w/ air, then crimp hose to hold pressure) I couldnt get them secured well enough to stay open. Did you remove parts of the intake to wire them? Do I have abnormally large hands?

You should remove the actuators. Then you can turn the sleeves by hand, and tie them off in the open position.
WE3RX7
03-28-2008, 11:29 AM
^ thats what I did on my FC years ago before going boost :)

Only issue is that they dont turn easily if they're stuck, which is what my gsl-se's issue is which means I have to take off the entire manifold setup and pull them out to clean them...

I'm debating about even putting them back in!
ratboy
03-31-2008, 09:29 AM
You should remove the actuators. Then you can turn the sleeves by hand, and tie them off in the open position.


ahhhhh! Well I never saw that tidbit before, I was always wiring the actuators!