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Boost control solenoid on a 300SD?
I recently got a 1983 300SD and although my 3rd Benz and 2nd Diesel, it's my first turbo charged one. I had 2 1988 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupes and I installed a boost control solenoid on it to crank the boost up to 18psi and the cars were rockets. I've been trying to read up on something similar here and can't seem to find much. Maybe it's called something different here or just can't be done? The reason I ask is that I can't even hear the turbo spooling on my car. It's got only 131k on it and was owned by 1 owner. Can you just not hear it because its a loud diesel? I was thinking about hooking up a small boost gauge somewhere inside to see exactly what its cranking out. Any input on all these questions would be appreciated.
Thanks!! This is what I used for the Tbirds...very basic and you just dial it up to the desired boost you want. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Manual-Boost-Controller-Mustang-SVO-Turbocoupe-Ford-2-3L-turbo-Gillis-valve-/271055600232?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3f1c2c3a68&vxp=mtr
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2022 Nissan Frontier Pro4x 1990 Mercedes 420SEL 1950 Packard 8 Previous German cars- 2001 Mercedes SL500 1983 Mercedes 300SD 2011 BMW 328i (manual) 2008 BMW 535xi (manual) 2006 BMW M3 (manual) 1980 Mercedes 300TD 2006 BMW 750i 1996 Mercedes E300D 1994 BMW 740i 2006 BMW 330xi (manual) 1999 E300DT Smoke silver/black 253k 2012 BMW 535i Xdrive M-Sport 1984 300TD-T 304k 1988 Mercedes 560SEL (parts car) 2010 BMW 550i xdrive 2017 Audi A4 Presitge 1979 300SD 313k 2003 E500 189k Last edited by turbozeke418; 09-09-2012 at 05:31 PM. |
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Check or replace your switchover valve - it is on the driver's side firewall and has (as I remember) three plastic hoses going to it. If it is clogged up or if it has been replaced and the hoses are not on the correct nipples, you will not have much power. My SD is an 81 and I just replaced the original switchover valve with the new style; got the plastic hoses mixed up and could not get over 30mph - changed the hoses and have great pep again (for a diesel). See pic.
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OK that is what the Alda line is hooked up to? I cleaned removed the banjo bolts from the Alda and the back of the engine on the passenger side and both were free from any build up. They looked like new. I disconnected the switchover valve for the hell of it and it did nothing for the performance.
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2022 Nissan Frontier Pro4x 1990 Mercedes 420SEL 1950 Packard 8 Previous German cars- 2001 Mercedes SL500 1983 Mercedes 300SD 2011 BMW 328i (manual) 2008 BMW 535xi (manual) 2006 BMW M3 (manual) 1980 Mercedes 300TD 2006 BMW 750i 1996 Mercedes E300D 1994 BMW 740i 2006 BMW 330xi (manual) 1999 E300DT Smoke silver/black 253k 2012 BMW 535i Xdrive M-Sport 1984 300TD-T 304k 1988 Mercedes 560SEL (parts car) 2010 BMW 550i xdrive 2017 Audi A4 Presitge 1979 300SD 313k 2003 E500 189k |
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1New Polished High Quality Manual Boost Controller for All Turbo Cars EVO STI | eBay Keep in mind gassers and diesels are worlds apart when it comes to performance. Forget everything (most) of what you know about making more power with a gasser motor! But if you're still interested, you should check out the SuperTurbodiesel forum. They're more interested in hopping up these old cars than this forum is.
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Thank you all for the input. I was just looking for a little more. Nothing drastic. This car is already twice as fast LITERALLY than my N/A 300TD.
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2022 Nissan Frontier Pro4x 1990 Mercedes 420SEL 1950 Packard 8 Previous German cars- 2001 Mercedes SL500 1983 Mercedes 300SD 2011 BMW 328i (manual) 2008 BMW 535xi (manual) 2006 BMW M3 (manual) 1980 Mercedes 300TD 2006 BMW 750i 1996 Mercedes E300D 1994 BMW 740i 2006 BMW 330xi (manual) 1999 E300DT Smoke silver/black 253k 2012 BMW 535i Xdrive M-Sport 1984 300TD-T 304k 1988 Mercedes 560SEL (parts car) 2010 BMW 550i xdrive 2017 Audi A4 Presitge 1979 300SD 313k 2003 E500 189k |
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I hooked up a boost gauge (mounted it under the ignition and doesn't look out of place or tacky either). It appears when at full throttle I'm running 10 lbs of boost. Does this sound about right for stock? She builds up through first gear and tops out at 10 lbs by 2nd and holds it all the way through until I let off the accelerator.
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2022 Nissan Frontier Pro4x 1990 Mercedes 420SEL 1950 Packard 8 Previous German cars- 2001 Mercedes SL500 1983 Mercedes 300SD 2011 BMW 328i (manual) 2008 BMW 535xi (manual) 2006 BMW M3 (manual) 1980 Mercedes 300TD 2006 BMW 750i 1996 Mercedes E300D 1994 BMW 740i 2006 BMW 330xi (manual) 1999 E300DT Smoke silver/black 253k 2012 BMW 535i Xdrive M-Sport 1984 300TD-T 304k 1988 Mercedes 560SEL (parts car) 2010 BMW 550i xdrive 2017 Audi A4 Presitge 1979 300SD 313k 2003 E500 189k |
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First I would be sure your gauge is working right. Then I'd consider adjusting the wastegate for 12 PSI.
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I bought an external boost controller. Do I hook it up between the turbo inlet and the wastegate line? That seems to be the only line to link it to.
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2022 Nissan Frontier Pro4x 1990 Mercedes 420SEL 1950 Packard 8 Previous German cars- 2001 Mercedes SL500 1983 Mercedes 300SD 2011 BMW 328i (manual) 2008 BMW 535xi (manual) 2006 BMW M3 (manual) 1980 Mercedes 300TD 2006 BMW 750i 1996 Mercedes E300D 1994 BMW 740i 2006 BMW 330xi (manual) 1999 E300DT Smoke silver/black 253k 2012 BMW 535i Xdrive M-Sport 1984 300TD-T 304k 1988 Mercedes 560SEL (parts car) 2010 BMW 550i xdrive 2017 Audi A4 Presitge 1979 300SD 313k 2003 E500 189k |
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Bingo.
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