19cturbo Posted March 2, 2008 Report Share Posted March 2, 2008 i posted a simple question about a boost controller and the thread was stolen and my questions never got answered.. so ill try again i want to know a boost controller that works good for our car.. i dont want to give my first born for it either... but i want something of good quality and a good price so if anyone can help me i would greatly appreciate it.. thanks mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tman Posted March 2, 2008 Report Share Posted March 2, 2008 theres a few of us that have this brand and i love mine http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-BCU-Ele...sspagenameZWDVW just in case link dont work item# 320221029061 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kartman74 Posted March 2, 2008 Report Share Posted March 2, 2008 how much boost are you looking at running?? if your not looking at going crazy, you can make one with parts from home depot for about 10 bucs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19cturbo Posted March 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2008 thanks for the input but i am looking more for a manual.. should have been more specific... how do you make the one by your self.. i dont want it to look getto.. pics would be awesome... thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kartman74 Posted March 2, 2008 Report Share Posted March 2, 2008 never done it myself, but it is the same thing that you can buy on ebay for about 15 or so bucks. most mbc's are the same. i will try to find a how to online for you and post it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kartman74 Posted March 2, 2008 Report Share Posted March 2, 2008 snap, found it, that was fast!!!! :shock: How to make a Manual Boost Controller....that works.I have noticed that there isn't a Tech Article on How to Make a MBC in the tech article section on DSMtuners.com. So here it is. Materials: (1) 1/2" Brass TEE(2) 1/2" Brass Fittings with 1/4" Hose Barbs.(1) 1/2" Brass Plug fitting(1) 1" medium duty Spring (test a few by squeezing them with your index finger and thumb, you want it to be resistant, but not too stiff)(1) 3/8 Metal Ball(1) 3/8-16 Allen Head bolt 1 1/2"(1) 3/8-16 Nut Tools necessary: Vice3/32 drill bit3/8 drill5/16 Drill bitSmall HammerCenter PunchSharpie Black Permanent Marker3/8-16 TapTap Handle Procedure: Take the Brass Tee and put the plug in the top or bottom. (doesn't matter Take the Sharpie and mark the center of the plug.Take the center punch and small hammer and indent the center of the plug.Use the center punch and hammer to indent the middle of the flat side of the tee.Use the 3/32 drill bit to drill a tiny hole on the flat side of the tee.Now, take a grinder and grind the Plug flush with the body of the Tee.Take the 5/16 drill bit and drill a hole straight through the plug using the vise to hold the TEE still. Now, Tap the hole you just drilled with the 3/8-16 Tap and handle.Take one of the 1/2" fittings with 1/4" hose barbs and put it in the side of the tee. Now take the 3/8-16 nut and thread it on the bolt all the way up it to the top where the head is.Screw the bolt TIP into the hole you just drilled and tapped. Flip the Tee over and drop the spring into the Brass Tee from the bottom (or directly opposite the bolt you just screwed in)Place the Check Ball on the end of the Spring, and put the other 1/2" fitting with 1/4" hose barb on top of the check ball. Now slowly screw the 3/8 bolt down until you feel a small resistance from the spring and check ball. Run the 3/8 nut down to the surface of the 1/2" Brass plug and secure with the appropriate wrench. Now, the barb opposite of the bolt, is fed by either the compressor housing OR the intake manifold. The barb that sticks out from the middle, now feeds the wastegate actuator. To adjust boost pressure all you have to do IS: Loosen lock nut, and turn bolt IN for more boost, turn OUT for less, tighten lock nut. I will have to post my pics later, they are currently not loaded on my computer. Enjoy safe boosting. *Not responsible for damage anyone has from overboosting due to lack of following the directions.* If problems persist such as : Boost pressure uncontrollable- Make sure hoses are sourced and plugged in properly.Boost setting to high- get a weaker springBoost setting to low- get a stronger springBoost spiking to much- drill a slightly bigger vent hole All parts are usually available at a Ace Hardware. Grab a sales rep and bring the required materials list with you. I know some hardware stores do not stock this stuff and will play 20 questions wanting to know WHY your needing this stuff so bad, just inform them that you are saving yourself $45 - $9.00 (worth of parts) = $36 dollars and some time by doing this yourself. You may have to check around, but parts stores DO stock this stuff, you just have to know EXACTLY what your looking for. Good luck and hope I saved alot of you some $$$. here is the link to ithttp://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/articles-t...ller-works.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D_Venable Posted March 2, 2008 Report Share Posted March 2, 2008 Also, here's the write-up I did a few years ago on here, I still run it today, and get a good 15-17 psi right now: BOOST CONTROLLER DUAL STAGE Derek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAinsworth Posted March 2, 2008 Report Share Posted March 2, 2008 A good, not expensive boost controller is a turbo XS. Standard boost controller. You can find them at better prices than this, but here is a link. (BC-SBC) http://www.turboxs.com/shop_prod.php?what_category=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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