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Old 07-19-05, 12:09 AM
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hey, im trying to install a hks manual boost controller on my 13bt 91' dont know how...
a vacum diagram or sometin would help, thanks
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i got a smiliar question i have the turbonetics manual boost controller and forgot which was is in n out on the turbo side
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Don't do it.
You'll end up blowing the engine up.


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Originally Posted by RETed
Don't do it.
You'll end up blowing the engine up.


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While normally I'd agree with you, if they are done right, manual boost controllers are just as safe as any electronic gadget out there.
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well how bout someone explane how to do it right... I have 3" exhaust Rtek 720's and im installing one as well.
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I would also be curious to see a diagram of some sort as I will be running rtek 1.5 untill 2.0 comes out as well as intake full exhaust boost gauge and a mbc
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Have you tried searching for "boost controller install" or variations on that? This is an often asked question.
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why are mbcs so bad again?
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Very twitchy to set, and prone to causing boost spikes. 1/8 turn can sometimes be the difference between 10 and 25 PSI.
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I understand it being hard to set, but how does it cause boost spikes?
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Because they're an open loop device. If you set it to 8 PSI, there's nothing to stop it from jumping to say, 15, if the weather is cold.
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wow, that is pretty bad




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