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07-23-2004, 09:54 PM
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manual boost controller..
can somone tell me how to pick one correctly. i just want somthing simple, cheap as possable, and will work. i've seen tons on ebay, some generic ones hear and their, but i really dont know what to look for when making a decision. thanks.
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07-23-2004, 10:00 PM
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Re: manual boost controller..
In order from cheapest to most expensive:
DIY valve type generic ebay, probably not precise enough JoeP, SBR MBC, simple and will probably work fine TurboXS, GReddy, HKS... good but too expensive electronic... the best  I wish I would have gotten a used analog electronic one, like an older profec-b or AVC-R for $80-150. If not, maybe the more precise MBC's. Ball and spring, not bleeder. SBR valve for $50 should be great if you want to go the cheapest. I went cheaper, but increasing boost is one of the very best ways to gain power, so it's worth plenty, if people pay $200-300 for blow off valves
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07-23-2004, 10:09 PM
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Re: manual boost controller..
well. ive looked seriously at eletronic boost controlers, but with an awd, the Avc rpm boost isnt nessasary, the profec-b is cool becasue of its limiters and warrnings, but to simply set 16-18lbs of boost and not have to worry about it, i dont think 250-400 is worth it. i would love to find one for less then 30 bucks. joep is $40, i've heard good things about them, Hallman's kits are expensive.
thanks for the info. I'll keep looking for one thats a "ball and spring".
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07-23-2004, 10:14 PM
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Re: manual boost controller..
I would check these out i dont think you can get any cheaper than this....http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=42604
or http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=33742 If anyone would discourage this please feel free. It is ball and spring mbc's. Or you can think of going to a hardware store and doing something like Jake (RST). Jake if you could maybe you can list the parts you bought.
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07-23-2004, 10:18 PM
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Re: manual boost controller..
i've gone as far as clicking the BUY NOW on one of those, but decited aginest it, it didnt have the hardware to tap into the lines. and i was skidish with some of their Negitive comments. i might end up going for it, its only $10.
yeah, i reamber that thread. i was thinking about going and doing that, but i dont have the slightest clue how to put one together. im computer smart, not metal smart.
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07-23-2004, 10:28 PM
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Re: manual boost controller..
yea wait till Jake is on and maybe he can help. He can dumb it down for us
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07-23-2004, 10:43 PM
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Re: manual boost controller..
read kevin's post on RKO about how a MBC, wastegate, and BOV work.
The point is, a ball and spring activates at a certain pressure for good, while any other valve just lets some air pass through. Less precise, but if you can get it just perfect and not touch it... have fun.
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07-24-2004, 12:06 AM
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Re: manual boost controller..
I've heard so many good things about joePmbC's, I got one... still awaiting install, but looks clean and simple...
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07-24-2004, 04:17 PM
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Re: manual boost controller..
i havent had any problems with it yet... i can hold a steady boost of 18psi, so far for 3 weeks its been set in the same place... oh well for $4 i couldnt go wrong to try it out!
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