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Old 07-21-04, 03:53 AM
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Manual boost controller

This boost controller came with my car. Therefore I know nothing about it. my question is where do I connect it? And is it possible to run the vacuum hose all the way into my cab or would this be a bad idea?
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Old 07-21-04, 04:01 AM
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that's a new lookin one. it needs to go between the little nipple off the compressor and the wastegate. You probaby WOULD want it quite far away from the turbo since it says max temp is 150 F. Though im' not sure how good that would be.
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dont be so cheap and buy a fully electric one
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damn ive never seen a mbc like that

here you go buddy

http://www.lotuselancentral.com/mbc.htm
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Does your dash boost gauge work?
Even if it does, is it accurate?
You must be able to tell what the actual value is when you force up the boost pressure.
My dash gauge is ~5 PSI at half scale & ~10 PSI at full scale.

The stock compressor has more boost potential than the stock fuel system can match.
I have personally verified this.

Will you be able to replace your engine when you detonate it? - (as I had to)
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Thanks for the writeup

damn that looks pretty simple. well I've got an aftermarket boost gauge I just havent had a chance to check if it's hooked up yet.... so it would be a bad idea to run the vacuum lines to far from the wastegate?

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Old 07-21-04, 06:05 PM
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I have the same MBC, it is actually made by the company that makes HKS MBC. I bought it used and have yet to use it myself, but the guy I bought it from said it worked great.
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dont be so cheap and buy a fully electric one
Although a fully electric stepping motor is ideal these bleeder valves will work just fine, however I would reccomend you go with an aftermarket boost gauge otherwise you can never be to certain as to what kind of boost you are making.
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Is that thing Turbo?

 
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I'm am also interested in whether or not it would be ok to run the vac lines into the cabin, anyone have any info on this?
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