I'm in the market for a new manual boost controller.. Right now I'm running an older Hallman manual controller but it would act fickle when trying to make more than 10psi. Basically I would get my 10psi and continue to turn in small increments... and then it would jump to 17psi and I could never get a good inbetween boost level.
So what are you guys running? Ebay has cheapies that are tempting but I do enjoy quality and good adjustment. I REALLY dont want to spend alot for one however. I know I know.. Cheap and quality never go hand in hand!
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turbo smart single stage, run 9 psi with the switch off and 20 with the rocker switch on, works for me
Just start poking holes in your wastegate line, i hear every hole adds 1 psi...
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if youre having issues Jay try running a 10 psi wastegate spring, or adjusting your wastegate swing arm so your wastegate is set at a higher PSI and then start fom there. I had the same hallman you did and I loved it
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Used to use a Hallman, switched to GReddy PRofec B Spec II, LOVED IT, but had to sell it. Now running a simple ball/spring but with a secondary blow-off valve without vacuum hookup, adjusted to act as a pressure relief valve to fully eliminate boost spikes. Adjust the controller and the relief valve properly, and you have a nice flat boost curve.
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I have a mac electronic boost controller but it isn't on yet
I can control boost by gear with it... should help a lot with launching
it is controlled by the ecu and you just set adjust the settings with a tuning program
any pics for setups???? are they diff ways to install a boost controller????
you can have my ace hardware $15 one. was actually super accurate, if you even just want to try it...
im getting the hallman in cab kit for sure. they also have an upgraded unit with a ceramic ball for better response.
Qwik2k2z24 wrote:ship it on over!
address? if you seriously want to try it. i have it set to 13psi on my motor...
BuiltNBoosted wrote:Qwik2k2z24 wrote:ship it on over!
address? if you seriously want to try it. i have it set to 13psi on my motor...
Either that or a picture so I can purchase similar. Might be easier that way too.
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Qwik2k2z24 wrote:BuiltNBoosted wrote:Qwik2k2z24 wrote:ship it on over!
address? if you seriously want to try it. i have it set to 13psi on my motor...
Either that or a picture so I can purchase similar. Might be easier that way too.
address? ill find it and try to ship it tomorrow. i have no need for it. comes with skull bolt cap cover free as well.
Well, I started off with a turboXS HPBC and was very very very consistent and accurate... I later switched to a dual stage TurboSmart and didnt have good results... it was very inaccurate and inconsistent... one pull its 7.5 next pull it was 9.5psi... the boost would bounce up and down as well... keep in mind I have a digital boost gauge so it reads to the tenth... I hated that thing, though I must admit it showed much much better consistency on "high" than "low"... Now I run the turboXS dual stage HPBC... and this controller is money.. always consistent and doesn't flucuate like the TS... source was from compressor housing... about 12" high grade silicone line in and out and zip tied so it had no excuses for its behavior.... the controller got sent back to T.S. where they found nothing wrong with it and blamed me over and over for improper installation, or "something must be wrong with your setup"... I laughed and told him that I would be going with a TurboXS.... He hung up on me...
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icemike89 wrote:Check out this guys
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJbQRhtagvM
Not the prettiest appearance wise, but you cant beat $90 for a dual stage controller. And he actualy has on road testing showing them
I may give this dual stage version 1 a try.
I have a TurboXS MBC, have never had any complaints.
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Let me know if you want my Turbo XS i can grab it for ya friday!!
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Forgot to update this.
Running a Hallman Pro RX with stiffer spring. Seeing 14psi very nicely and adjustability is great.
Only downfall is that this controller is large. I found a nice spot to mount it with supplied bracket. Pics soon.
Review of controller: It's the cats meow.
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Qwik2k2z24 wrote:Forgot to update this.
Running a Hallman Pro RX with stiffer spring. Seeing 14psi very nicely and adjustability is great.
Only downfall is that this controller is large. I found a nice spot to mount it with supplied bracket. Pics soon.
Review of controller: It's the cats meow.
Turn that sh!t up Jay Van!
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Hell yea 14psi on stock ld9!! Run that at the track!
Im running a turboxs dual stage, pretty nice piece got it mounted behind my fuse panel and a nice stock looking switch on my bezel. Single stage set to wg pressure(10psi) and second stage set to 12psi. Holds good, have hardly used it though cause Im scared lol
