

When turbo exhaust backpressure increases, the stock actuator prematurely blows off the seat, softening boost in the midrange and killing torque. With twice the diaphragm area and spring pressure of the stock wastegate, Banks BigHead Wastegate Actuator keeps the valve seated longer and achieves a higher peak boost, sooner. At peak, BigHead opens the wastegate and holds its position, for precise boost control that gives you crisp acceleration and more mid-range pulling power.
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How a Turbo Wastegate Works: Let’s begin by describing what a turbo wastegate is. A wastegate is essentially a device that bypasses some exhaust flow around the turbine section of a turbocharger to control maximum boost. A wastegate is usually controlled... <read more>

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| Application | Year Range | Part # |
|---|---|---|
| BigHead wastegate actuator Ford 7.3L (1999 - 1999-1/2) | 1999 | 24400 |
| BigHead wastegate actuator Ford 7.3L (1999-1/2 - 2003) stock housing | 1999-03 | 24401 |
| BigHead wastegate actuator Ford 7.3L (1999-1/2 - 2003) Banks housing (Quick-Turbo) | 1999-03 | 24402 |
| Power Systems- PowerPack, Stinger-Plus, Stinger & Git-Kit '19991⁄2-2003 F-250 & F-350 Trucks and Excursions |
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