seriously??

I plugged the wastegate and it boosted to 10 before I decided not to go any higher ... like I said in my original post.

Well it's only supposed to hit 7.5PSI stock, what did you expect to happen?

The confusion here lies in the simplicity of the answer.

with an open exhaust I expected it to boost creep a little higher than 7, with the ported wastegate I expected that to control that condition. I didn't expect 5-6 psi with a open exhaust.

I was looking for confirmation that it was in fact the wastegate actuator (spring and diaphram part) and would replacing it OR getting a boost controller be the best option, and then hopefully someone would offer a spare actuator or direct me to another option..

its all good, I have... a plan...

I have to replace one of the exhaust gaskets anyway because of a big leak so when I take it all apart i'll give it a good look over and i might have a spare actuator by then...

I say go with a boost controller.

yeah me too

He has a boost controller, it isn't as effective as he thought however......or its broken.

Simple fix.

Remove all that stuff, install a large 62-1, tail 44 wastegate with 15lb spring. lol
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Bust seriously - If the boost controller is hooked into the system, are you sure its plumbed correctly? Are any of the lines leaking?

well, how much are springs? Where can you buy them? Wouldn't it be smart to just replace it than risk it?

lol, yeah, that would be a great solution!

A 62-1 on a 6 port turbo? That would be fun for a little while at least.

What kind of boost controller is Paul running?

I believe it is an old school HKS. I don't know what model for sure. It looks to be the same generation as his F-CON though.

the boost controller i bought is broke, doesn't work...

and phoenix, the stock spring is not replaceable

Sad, I would have loved to have an old school HKS BC :(

lol. I never had to replace/fix my wastegate so thanks for the info.