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08-26-2012, 01:16 PM
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Learned something new today about installing a boost controller.
Turns out its a bad idea to install a boost controller on the manifold side of the throttle body, I was chasing a vacuum leak and found it at the boost controller.
Fix is to install it anywhere in front of the throttle body then to the gate, A trip to lowes for a 1/8 NPT barb fitting and a hour later the car is running a lot better.
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08-26-2012, 02:01 PM
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Cool. Live and learn.
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08-26-2012, 03:22 PM
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It could be that the boost controller has a one way check valve in it. It probably holds under pressure so it can measure boost, and bleed itself clear in the other direction when boost goes down.
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08-27-2012, 06:30 PM
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EBC solenoid or MBC?? I have always run the lines to the gates off the comp housing so they don't see vacuum.
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08-27-2012, 06:33 PM
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Just though I would share so others could learn from my mistake.
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08-28-2012, 08:59 AM
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manual boost controllers are just a calibrated leak.
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08-28-2012, 02:17 PM
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08-28-2012, 10:00 PM
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I have a BNIB Greddy Profec-B Spec ll I can't use if your interested..
Here is the model I have http://www.amazon.com/GReddy-1550020.../dp/B000AUUJX8 |
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08-28-2012, 10:07 PM
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What would you take for it? Any parts you might trade for?
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08-28-2012, 10:23 PM
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PM sent
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08-28-2012, 11:11 PM
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I will always run MBC personally. Less to go wrong and if you get the right product they will do a damn good job. Hallman all the way.
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