Anyone have a Manual Boost Controller?
I installed mine this evening and now hit 14-15psi on the SD, too high. I'm curious if I installed it properly or what the deal is here.
Good news I'm no longer going to be an 8psi wonder. :D It pulls better from about 3000-4500rpm. So I'm lookin' for pics or how someone has theirs done. Mine is simply installed between the compressor outlet and the wastegate... |
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If this digicam ever would have come that I ordered I would. :(
I think mine may be in backwards. |
I have one "installed" right now. It's currently hollow. I need to goto ace hardware and get a softer spring for it. With the stock spring it will only put out 15psi+ as low as it will go.
I'd only use a ball and spring type. The "controlled leak" type are not worth the time. |
I have the Ball + Spring style. I'll reverse it here in a bit after I finish eating and give it a shot, worse case I'll pick up a softer spring. :)
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Okay, it was backwards. :rolleyes: Works fine now, 11.5-12psi at high RPM.
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:D at least it's an easy fix. I wasn't aware they had to be installed a certain direction. :o
But the 12psi is nice from the 8psi my SD had... top end power doesn't seem to drop off nearly as suddenly |
So how do you install one of these and whats a good brand to go with? No idea what boost im puttin out.
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As I understand all '85s are low on boost. I wouldn't be suprised if you have 7-9psi like most do. I bet the fueling in the IP is low on them too. 11-12psi seems to be the factory spec for the 617.
I picked mine up from ebay for $12 shipped. Just install it between the wastegate and compressor housing. 30min job. Just be sure to have a boost gauge handy to measure it for proper spec. |
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The major parts list: Brass T-joint Two brass 1/8" barbed tube fittings A allen bolt or hex head bolt Lock nut for the bolt Spring Stainless steel ball bearing That's it. Complete units can be found all over eBay for $10-35 depending on sale price and shipping costs. 5 minutes to install, cut the tube where you want to put it, put it in place (the right direction) and tune to the boost you need. |
I probably should have asked how to build my own. :D Ah well, the price was right and shipping wasn't too bad.
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http://www.darklightning.com/gi/mbc.jpg |
Ah, how simple. :D
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Took the SD down the freeway today, seems to have a lot more "pep" if you will from 2800-3500rpm (when I let out, don't need anymore tickets).
I recommend this to everyone if you have silly low boost. |
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