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TurboWS6 08-26-2012 01:16 PM

Learned something new today about installing a boost controller.
 
Turns out its a bad idea to install a boost controller on the manifold side of the throttle body, I was chasing a vacuum leak and found it at the boost controller.

Fix is to install it anywhere in front of the throttle body then to the gate, A trip to lowes for a 1/8 NPT barb fitting and a hour later the car is running a lot better.

Harry 08-26-2012 02:01 PM

Cool. Live and learn.

gearmesh, inc. 08-26-2012 03:22 PM

It could be that the boost controller has a one way check valve in it. It probably holds under pressure so it can measure boost, and bleed itself clear in the other direction when boost goes down.

Zacharyx 08-27-2012 06:30 PM

EBC solenoid or MBC?? I have always run the lines to the gates off the comp housing so they don't see vacuum.

TurboWS6 08-27-2012 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zacharyx (Post 187089)
EBC solenoid or MBC?? I have always run the lines to the gates off the comp housing so they don't see vacuum.

Its MBC for now, and until now I ran off the housing as the old turbo had a fitting for it, new turbo now has one installed and life is good.

Just though I would share so others could learn from my mistake.

RoadconeTuning 08-28-2012 08:59 AM

manual boost controllers are just a calibrated leak.

TurboWS6 08-28-2012 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RoadconeTuning (Post 187130)
manual boost controllers are just a calibrated leak.

truth.

djfury05 08-28-2012 10:00 PM

I have a BNIB Greddy Profec-B Spec ll I can't use if your interested..

Here is the model I have
http://www.amazon.com/GReddy-1550020.../dp/B000AUUJX8

LXtasy 08-28-2012 10:07 PM

What would you take for it? Any parts you might trade for?

djfury05 08-28-2012 10:23 PM

PM sent

ForceFed4g63 08-28-2012 11:11 PM

I will always run MBC personally. Less to go wrong and if you get the right product they will do a damn good job. Hallman all the way.


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