skir2222

I have a Blitz SBC DC old one I got from a fellow forum member, but the solenoid/stepper motor doesnt seem to be working...

Right now I have a simple MBC hooked up, but really dont like screwing with it do to having to pop the hood everytime I want to adjust it.

So I have searched around on the internet and ebay for electronic boost controllers, the dsm guys have made a poor mans profec electronic boost control. It seems like a fun little project to do.

I have looked around and haven't found much info on it, I am sure some of you tech guys out there would have some ideas of doing this. I know a solenoid would be needed or a type of pressure switch, then hook up a dial to either of the 2 to control the solenoid. It sounds kind of simple, what do you guys think? Just looking for a little project to keep me occupied.

skir2222

Here is a example of the solenoid valve you can use...

http://www.drillspot.com/products/41...Solenoid_Valve

Now the only thing you should need is a dial switch to adjust how much the solenoid valve opens and closes.

skir2222

Here ya go route the solenoid to this style dimmer switch

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MAZDA-MX5-EUNO...05091121a41462

13B-RX3

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It doesn't work like that. Those valves are either open or closed. The way an EBC controls them is with duty cycle and not with voltage.

Gorilla RE

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See how much fun it is when you blow up your engine

Aaron Cake

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http://autospeed.com/cms/article.html?&A=2541

It's open loop, though.

The Megasquirt has closed loop boost control and can be built for under $200 and triggered from the ignition coil.

skir2222

I posted here for this reason... it's good to know that!

skir2222

Even better, thank you for posting that link. I would like to give the product a try, it's very nice that you can map out your boost for that cheap!

skir2222

Trust me I would test the device first, I just got done putting a motor and everything in the car. I don't feel like going through the labor of doing it again so soon...

skir2222

Maybe I can get another stepper motor for my blitz ebc and just hope it works? I do need some form of electronic boost control, with the MBC it fluctuates day to day by 1-2psi which is a very noticable difference in power. So right now I am sitting at 10-11psi havent been able to turn it up to a bar yet, this thing just wants to really try to sprout wings and take off!