Topic: talk to me about boost controllers (Read 8536 times)

highroller54 · « **on:** March 20, 2012, 01:23:35 PM »

I need a controller, who runs manual, who runs a ebc. I have a xs power manual, dont know if they work or not but I need to get something quick. Seems like a ebc would be nice but maybe they are junk?

theidealone · « **Reply #1 on:** March 20, 2012, 01:33:00 PM »

I run EBC through the ECU (Hondata). 10 dollars in PWM components, and a 30 dollar solenoid.

bigdaddyvtec · « **Reply #2 on:** March 20, 2012, 03:07:00 PM »

MBC= Hallman PRO RX. Solid

EBC= AVCR (If not PWM controlled MAC or the like) LOVED my AVCR

highroller54 · « **Reply #3 on:** March 20, 2012, 03:08:12 PM »

Quote from: theidealone on March 20, 2012, 01:33:00 PM

I run EBC through the ECU (Hondata). 10 dollars in PWM components, and a 30 dollar solenoid.

Mines on crome though, I'm assuming you need to change the tune via a laptop to change boost?

bigdaddyvtec · « **Reply #4 on:** March 20, 2012, 03:20:38 PM »

Just get a used AVCR, bouts 200 they are the shizz

crxvtec91 · « **Reply #5 on:** March 20, 2012, 03:27:03 PM »

My home made one max out at 24psi, had it all the way down and it would not make more. Had a Hallman in and hit 27psi with it half way.

bigdaddyvtec · « **Reply #6 on:** March 20, 2012, 03:44:03 PM »

Quote from: crxvtec91 on March 20, 2012, 03:27:03 PM

My home made one max out at 24psi, had it all the way down and it would not make more. Had a Hallman in and hit 27psi with it half way.

The Hallmans come with 2 springs, one is about a pound per tern, 1 is like 3 pounds per turn, but theyre dead nuts solid and consistent

ratcityrex · « **Reply #7 on:** March 20, 2012, 03:53:58 PM »

Lowes Air compressor regulator. Has worked bitchen for me. Just make sure you hook it up the right way and not backwards. Keep it closed all the way and then half a turn at a time and your solid!! Not once have I ever had a boost spike with it in the right way. In fact I got jdmhatchracer turned on to one too, and it works awesome for him too. Just t into the wg signal line and feed some pressure to the top of your wg. And for like $18 it comes with a gauge that I pulled off of it and put it on my fuel filter. 2 birds 1 stone. I agree that halman are the shit and avcr is dope too, but for the price you cant beat it. Just pick up one of the regulators and then later on down the road get the baller shit.

highroller54 · « **Reply #8 on:** March 20, 2012, 04:57:32 PM »

^^^ any links to it? I dont have a "lowes" just want to make sure I get the right one. Sounds like my kinda deal lol!!!

ratcityrex · « **Reply #9 on:** March 20, 2012, 05:32:29 PM »

http://www.lowes.com:80/pd_221026-1126-KBA10700AV_0__?productId=1061251&Ntt=regulator&pl=1&currentURL=%2Fpl__0__s%3FNtt%3Dregulator&facetInfo=

HiProfile · « **Reply #10 on:** March 21, 2012, 06:27:13 AM »

Any smallish compressor regulator should work. It works by feeding the top WG port boost like a EBC/solenoid setup does. I can't recall who, but some company had this setup for sale in the late-90's early-00's. Just make sure there's a tiny hole to vent that boost once you let off. Basicly don't use thread tape to seal the fittings.

Urban Indian · « **Reply #11 on:** March 21, 2012, 07:04:33 PM »

I run mine off of an AEM tru boost. But I imagine I will be changing that this year. Not sure what I want to run in replacement of it.

jdmhatchracer94 · « **Reply #12 on:** March 22, 2012, 01:32:35 AM »

lowes regulator works great I dont have it bleeding at all and holds solid

Teg2boo · « **Reply #13 on:** March 22, 2012, 08:34:57 AM »

Gas pedal boost controller is the way to go!

accordepicenter · « **Reply #14 on:** March 22, 2012, 07:59:36 PM »

Hallman MBC with a 1 bar spring on my Tial 38mm. It works awesome and its reasonably priced

random-strike · « **Reply #15 on:** March 23, 2012, 02:57:16 AM »

Cheap chink junk mbc for me.

crxvtec91 · « **Reply #16 on:** March 23, 2012, 04:57:16 PM »

Quote from: random-strike on March 23, 2012, 02:57:16 AM

Cheap chink junk mbc for me.

I had one years ago, it fell apart with in a few days. I had another one I gave to ratcityrex.

random-strike · « **Reply #17 on:** March 23, 2012, 11:11:24 PM »

The one I have now is a piece of shit hardly any adjustment and the + and - are backwards.

It goes from nothing. One click +3 or 4 then one click completely blocked no boost control

slappynuts · « **Reply #18 on:** March 24, 2012, 01:23:08 AM »

If you guys want I will lathe up some sweet MBCs. What do you guys think a fair price would be? If its worth the time I will make up a batch.

jagojon3 · « **Reply #19 on:** March 24, 2012, 02:50:51 AM »

Three dollars

DSharp · « **Reply #20 on:** March 24, 2012, 03:45:08 AM »

controlling boost is over rated.

92CXyD · « **Reply #21 on:** March 24, 2012, 09:43:31 AM »

Quote from: slappynuts on March 24, 2012, 01:23:08 AM

If you guys want I will lathe up some sweet MBCs. What do you guys think a fair price would be? If its worth the time I will make up a batch.

I'll be looking for one of these soon, what ya got in mind for design.

I want one that has repeatable fine adjustment +/- 0.5 psi.

highroller54 · « **Reply #22 on:** March 24, 2012, 11:17:09 AM »

Quote from: HiProfile on March 21, 2012, 06:27:13 AM

Just make sure there's a tiny hole to vent that boost once you let off. Basicly don't use thread tape to seal the fittings.

I got a smc mini regulator (supposed to be a good quality japan made unit) but when its backed right off the port is 100% plugged in both directions so I can see why you need a bleed hole, I cant see how the wastegate would work if you didnt have the regulator cranked open some.

flat_black · « **Reply #23 on:** March 24, 2012, 10:11:23 PM »

Ive got an AVCR and its been great, easy to use once you get the hang of it and its very consistant.. boost by gear is awesome

bouncinofftherevlimiter · « **Reply #24 on:** March 24, 2012, 10:40:04 PM »

i made my own that is like this one, works awesome. it is very consistent, but a little touchy to adjust. i think 1/4 turn was like 1lb or something to that effect...

built not bought here also...

turbohf · « **Reply #25 on:** March 25, 2012, 02:16:03 AM »

Quote from: slappynuts on March 24, 2012, 01:23:08 AM

If you guys want I will lathe up some sweet MBCs. What do you guys think a fair price would be? If its worth the time I will make up a batch.

pics? im interested in 2...

HiProfile · « **Reply #26 on:** March 25, 2012, 11:44:27 AM »

I've got a couple dozen of 1/4" bearings for this project. I was intending to make a few of my own, mostly to helps nogs out with a design you can twist by hand. As always I got sidetracked.

IIRC mine used a typical tee, but also a compression fitting threaded for a screw. The compression cap held a rubber o-ring to keep the hand screw from vibrating loose.

ratcityrex · « **Reply #27 on:** March 25, 2012, 12:26:19 PM »

I like the idea of building my own boost controller, I don't like the idea of some ball bearing and a spring that looks like it came out of a mechanical pencil to run my boost pressures up into the hi 20's for psi. I imagine at some point it wound matter how much you twisted that bolt. It would just blow that fucker open, it it would be locked closed. Not saying that it wouldn't work, just saying Joe used home made boost controllers of several different varietys. And for 10lbs, whatever it works fine. But I've had problems once your fucking around with the 16+lbs area. And with as much time I spent fucking around with trying to make them work, the best thing I did was just buy the air compressor regulator and just set it and forget it.

reddevil · « **Reply #28 on:** April 03, 2012, 12:39:38 AM »

If you can find one....

greddy trust

http://www.otemotorsports.com/images/Greddy%20TVVC%20Manual%20Boost%20Controller.jpg

imburne · « **Reply #29 on:** April 03, 2012, 03:15:31 AM »

mac solenoid boost controller.

Was going to first go with a homemade, then ching chong, then hallman mbc.. Then found the light. Well that is if its available in your config.

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