Manual boost controllers...

[Dave.]

Just looking for some info on these, as i was thinking of buying one...

Its a bit of a minefield though, and I'd like to make sure i buy a good one, i've heard people talking of 'dawes' devices for this, so I'd like more info on them too

Also, what ones are people out there using, and is (for example) this a good kit?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MANUAL-BOOST-...ryZ72205QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Cheers guys

Dave

 

[Chris@CCM]

ive got the seam one mate and it works fine

 

[ChrisGT]

As far as I'm aware, this is one of the best one about: http://www.turbosmart.com.au/index.php?id=43

 

[GT Tercel]

I got the TurboXS manual boost controller

It stays @ the desired PSI and no boost creep with it hooked up

 

[ikzgtt]

i got the turbosmart boost tee and its mint. works perfectly, boost spools alot quicker than without. holds bost consistently.

 

[j4cko]

dawes devices are sposed to be good and nice and cheap too www.3barracing.com

 

[jamesgtturbo]

ive only ever heard good reports on the turbosmart mbc

 

[EH@B]

also i have the same one
and its work fine with no problems

 

[Dave.]

brilliant guys, thanks

I think that'll be the one to pick then...

Next question When fitting, if you had a boost pipe coming into the car for a boost guage, could you just splice into that for the mbc to be fitted? So you can adjust the boost in the car?

Dave

 

[Elaine]

Dave sorry to semi hi-jack your thread but can I ask why your going for a manual over a electronic boost controller??

I need to get one and just trying to find out all the info I can to help me decide what one to get

Many thanks
E

 

[Dave.]

from my understanding, some electronic ones are hard to setup and a lot more expensive when the do the same thing in the end

Dave

 

[Elaine]

Cool thats what I thought lol guess I am not as dim as I think

Thanks alot Dave

 

[Dave.]

haha, no bother Elaine

 

[Rory]

Next question When fitting, if you had a boost pipe coming into the car for a boost guage, could you just splice into that for the mbc to be fitted? So you can adjust the boost in the car?

Dave

Simple answer is No.

You have to connect it the way the manual says, or it wont work.
It will have to be spliced into the vacume line, between the actuator and the turbo at somepoint, so it will controll the preasure the actuator see's.

I personally run a Turbosmart Boost T, and ive never had any problems.
I dont see why i would want to put something electric to control something thats mechanical :homer: Thats my personal opinion on that.

 

[TomS]

Dave sorry for hi-jacking your thread.

Can anyone fit a simple boost controller or is it best left to someone who knows what they're doing?

 

[TurboDave]

I have had 2 HKS EBC's and I removed both of them and stuck with the Dawes device from 3barracing.com.

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[Chris@CCM]

i just used the main part of it and fitted it like this with the -> going to the turbo. i kept it in the engine bay . u can keep ur high and low still too

 

[Dave.]

so if i wanted a device like this, which could be adjusted in car, which one seems to be the best? The turbosmart one?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MANUAL-BOOST-...ryZ72205QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

would that one do the job, in car?

Dave

 

[Rory]

The one in the link provided, will do the job just fine.
And yes its an in car one, the Turbosmart Boost T, resides in the engine bay.

 

[Dave.]

Brilliant mate, thats great info

Appreciated!

Dave