How does the Boost controller work?
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How does the Boost controller work? Im going to be installing an sts kit on my 98z soon and i was just wondering..... how the hell do you turn up the boost manually? A friend of mine told me that you can get a manually boost controller for cheap and then all you have to do is turn a ****. But, where the hell is the ****? Im a little confused, lol. Sorry, im pretty much a newb when it comes to turbos. Also, how would an electronic boost controller work? Im guessing its like a remote bottle opener, in the sense that you just push a button and it turns the oject for you. Let me know, thanks.
And another thing.... the kit im buying is used and the guy says it has a 5lb spring in the wastegate. So im I limited to only 5lbs of boost? How would i be able to up the boost? Change the spring in the wastegate and then just turn the boost up?
And another thing.... the kit im buying is used and the guy says it has a 5lb spring in the wastegate. So im I limited to only 5lbs of boost? How would i be able to up the boost? Change the spring in the wastegate and then just turn the boost up?
Last edited by 1fastz; Jan 8, 2008 at 02:39 PM.
Boost controllers basically control how much boost the waste gate filters out. I am not very familiar with sts but I believe that there waste gate is at the turbo so if you wanted a manual boost controller you would have to climb under your car to set it. I could be wrong though anyone else have something to add.
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From: Temple Terrace/ Thonotosassa
without a boost controller you will only see boost up to the amount of your wastegate spring. with a boost controller you the least amount you can run is what your waste gate spring is. here is a nice manual controller
http://www.joepmbc.com/mbc.html
http://www.joepmbc.com/mbc.html
OR.. install the boost controller right at the vacuum source the turbo is getting from the intake manifold.
