5th and 6th port Actuators
#1
5th and 6th port Actuators
When I bought the car, it was originally used for road racing. The previous owner said that the previous owner to him took out the 5th a 6th port actuators. Would this cause little to no low end torque? I have literally one take off speed, it doesn't launch, and when I cruise at 80 on the high way I tend to bog down and have to down shift. Does this sound like its because of the actuators? If so how do I/what do I need to put them back in?
Thanks all
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#11
Environmentally-Hostile
I don't know S5 engines too well, but I couldn't tell the difference on my S3 engine after removing them. Low end is just fine. You may have other issues.
#13
Smells like 2 stroke.
From my experience properly working six ports are waaaaay better than wide open ports. An S3's horsepower peak isn't as far from the torque peak as an S5. Plus the FB doesn't weigh as much, and probably has different gear ratios IIRC. Good luck getting them to work- The bushings on the port actuators like to corrode to the shafts; These engines were ment to be redlined regularly.
#18
'84 5-letter
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Factory spec is 3800rpm for 6 ports, though as RXSpeed16 pointed out its backpressure related, and they will actuate with about 3-5psi pressure, low enough to blow on the actuator tube and watch the pot move.
Post an add in the for sale / wanted section, you'll get some rather quick. make sure they work tho! i've seen some seized up or gunked up beyond use.
Definitely get either the Pineapple inserts or the atkins sleeves.
Post an add in the for sale / wanted section, you'll get some rather quick. make sure they work tho! i've seen some seized up or gunked up beyond use.
Definitely get either the Pineapple inserts or the atkins sleeves.
#24
The Pineapple inserts CANNOT fall out into the port. They are peened into position so they can't slide back out the sleeve. Although with mine, I had to file them down some and still almost force them to get them into position; it was a very snug fit.