| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 - 2007 | Ford | F-250 Super Duty |
| 1999 - 2007 | Ford | F-350 Super Duty |
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Banks Power 24401 BigHead Wastegate Actuator for 1999.5-2003 Ford F-250/F-350
Banks Power 24401 BigHead Wastegate Actuator for 1999.5-2003 Ford F-250/F-350
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The Banks Power Big Head Actuator for 99.5-03 Ford 7.3L is a high-performance replacement designed to optimize wastegate control under high-boost conditions. Constructed with twice the diaphragm area and spring pressure of the stock unit, this actuator maintains the wastegate valve seated longer, allowing for higher peak boost levels and quicker spool times. It prevents premature blow-off caused by increased exhaust backpressure, ensuring consistent boost pressure and improved mid-range torque. The BigHead actuator holds the wastegate closed for faster boost response and precisely controls its opening to deliver superior acceleration and mid-range pulling power, resulting in more responsive and powerful turbo performance.
Designed for 1999 to 2003 Ford trucks equipped with 7.3L engines, this bolt-on upgrade replaces the stock actuator and is ideal for applications requiring enhanced boost control and torque. It addresses the limitations of bleed orifices and boost foolers, providing a reliable solution for improved turbo efficiency. The kit includes the BigHead actuator and necessary mounting hardware, offering a straightforward installation. Suitable for street and performance use, this component enhances turbo responsiveness, delivering crisp acceleration and increased mid-range pulling power for demanding driving conditions.
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Under high-boost conditions, the stock actuator's weak spring allows the wastegate to blow open, limiting midrange torque. Bleed orifices (also known as "boost foolers") just make it worse. Only Banks solves this problem by replacing the boost actuator. BigHead holds the wastegate closed for quicker boost, then controls the opening to maintain peak boost for superior acceleration and mid-range pulling power. Power NOW! 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. Key Features: Quick, Controlled Boost. Produces massive torque right from idle. Doubles stock's diaphragm area & spring pressure. Keeps valve seated longer achieving higher peak boost, sooner. Crisp acceleration and more mid-range pulling power.
