BigHead® Wastegate Actuator

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.

Note: Does not fit 04.5-07 Cummins 325/600 engine

Banks BigHead wastegate actuator

System Includes:

ApplicationYear RangePart #
BigHead actuator kit
LB7 engine
2001-04 24396
Big Head wastegate actuator kit
Dodge 5.9L-All 12v, 98 1/2 24v (1998 - 1998-1/2)
1998 24328
Big Head wastegate actuator kit
Dodge 99-00,All / 01-02,245hp
1999-02 24329
BigHead wastegate actuator
235/250/305-hp engine
2003-04 24331
BigHead wastegate actuator
Ford 7.3L (1999 - 1999-1/2)
1999 24400
BigHead wastegate actuator
Ford 7.3L (1999-1/2 - 2003)
1999-03 24401
BigHead wastegate actuator
Ford 7.3L (1999-1/2 - 2003)
1999-03 24402

Owners Manual(s)

BigHead Wastegate Actuator (LB7 pickup) (Part #96738) Tech_icon Download

Mama, this Duramax came alive!

2008-07-01

M.T. of Wylie, Texas installed a Banks BigHead wastegate actuator on his Duramax truck

I installed Banks BigHead wastegate actuator about three weeks ago and, Mama, this Duramax came alive! I just made a pull with my bay boat from my home to Galveston, Texas and back—750 miles. I set the cruise control on 77 mph and pulled the entire distance in overdrive without a downshift. The actuator smoothed out the turbo boost. It’s seamless, extremely powerful.


Accolades

“Gale Banks Engineering is one of the world's foremost long-distance engine builders, as well as single and twin turbocharger designers and racers.”
— Super Chevy