I found a good cheap boost controller for $22!!!

[adis]

errr you just bought an aftermarket boost controller. I think you mean Boost Gauge lol

Yess, spot on, boost GAUGE i was ment to write. thanks

Edited January 9, 2009 by adis

[Legumis]

1 little design flaw on this thing that I found today.

Sometimes, if your boost comes on strong enough, the BB can push past the outlet nozzle. Plus, the way most of our MBC's are installed (mine is this way at least) the outlet is pointing down toward the actuator, so gravity can pull the BB out of the main chamber.

What happened to me today was the BB got jammed in the outlet nozzle, keeping me stuck @ 0.65 bar regardless of how far in I wound the bolt. I'm lucky I found it tho cos if it had come out while driving, that could have been a huge boost spike.

So, make sure you dial UP from low boost to high. If you go PAST your desired boost level, unwind the WHOLE thing and reassemble it, checking the BB is still loose and in the main chamber.

**EDIT**

Also, I didn't bother to check if anyone else in the last 80-odd pages had figured that out. If so, consider this a reiteration.

Edited January 18, 2009 by Legumis

[adis]

Update, i installed it, took me 15 min, tightened the nut, car runs 10.5 and eventually reaches 11 by top revs. Extremely happy. Just what i wanted. Thank youU!!

[3LGODZILA]

umm not to keen on reading 80+ pages thought sum1 might be able to help, this MBC is from turbotech right? i checked on their site and cant find anything, although we do deal with them at work, if i ring them up and just ask for a 'turbotech manual boost tee' is he gna be like,' yeh mate we got like 50 different types' or is there only 1 type, is there anything unique about it that i can explain to the guy? it uses a ball bearing or something?

lol flame suits alredy zipped up

[_Ryan_]

umm not to keen on reading 80+ pages thought sum1 might be able to help, this MBC is from turbotech right? i checked on their site and cant find anything, although we do deal with them at work, if i ring them up and just ask for a 'turbotech manual boost tee' is he gna be like,' yeh mate we got like 50 different types' or is there only 1 type, is there anything unique about it that i can explain to the guy? it uses a ball bearing or something?

lol flame suits alredy zipped up

they are on ebay, might be easiest?

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Turbotech-manual-tu...%3A1|240%3A1308

Edited February 25, 2009 by Ryan1600

[gtrkiet]

i cant believe this thread has gone on for 80 bloody pages!! all over a boost controller!

AHAHAHHAHAHAH no shit...

[heaveyfoot_ skyliner]

hi mate how did you go with your controller and new gauge ?

got any pics and fitting instruction for us to follow ?

[heaveyfoot_ skyliner]

Update, i installed it, took me 15 min, tightened the nut, car runs 10.5 and eventually reaches 11 by top revs. Extremely happy. Just what i wanted. Thank youU!!

hi mate got any pics and instructions for installation ,gauge and controller ? cheers

[noisia]

did anyone upsize there nipple sizing on the boost tee and rubber hose piping to fit the wastegate nipple size???

so everything had the same internal diameter???

or does that shit not matter????

[noisia]

anyone????

[pipster11]

sorry to bump an old thread but is he still doing the sau deal?

[adis]

ye mate he is. ebay.

[adis]

hi mate got any pics and instructions for installation ,gauge and controller ? cheers

sorry to bump an old thread but is he still doing the sau deal?

I think on the first page of this topic you will see a picture that explains to you how to install one. Very easy. Im not very good back yard mechanic but i still managed so you will be okay i reckon. If you need a hand, im in west of melb.

[mcharg]

Ordered mine today, looking forward to a bit more boost!

[Taso84]

I've got one of these but taking it off my car and installing a EBC. If anyone wants it, I can do it for $28 delivered. or $25 pickup from MElbourne

[Greenwich-biker]

I've got me one of these, but on checking the pipework, I've found the line to the wastegate is T'd off the vac signal line to the charcoal cannister?? Will this work?? What should I do?

[Johnney_aussie]

So this Turbotech manual turbo boost controller will fit on my skyline and this is all i need ? No solenoid ?

[Johnney_aussie]

Hey boys i just got this today hooked it all up, Pretty good product considering how cheap and easy it is to install. Have a question though when i hit high rev range my exhaust is fluttering and i feels like i lose boost ? Im running around 12 psi - 13 psi at 0.9 Bar. Im not sure if im not used to it and its hitting the limiter or is theres some sort of issue ? This happens when i rip through the gears but when i drive normal its great. The boost is just crazy lol power from no where.

[HolmesyR33]

If your running standard ECU you'll be hitting R & R . Stock ECU would be happier with 10 -11 PSI.

[Johnney_aussie]

Question what is R&R ? also yeah i turned it down to 10 psi runs much better