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Title: DIY Boost Controller?
Post by: klr650@ on August 13, 2006, 01:06:10 pm

http://www.geocities.com/chmwatson/FAQs/mbc.html

Found this DIY boost controller. Anyone every done this before? Does it sound like a good setup?

Title: DIY Boost Controller?
Post by: hillfolk'r on August 13, 2006, 01:38:30 pm

just use an old shop air regulator for 15 bucks at home depot
campbell hausfield "mini shop air regulator" in the tools section at the depot
i like to make my own stuff,but i said why bother ??
this works great
(http://img64.imageshack.us/img64/8472/hpim0447sg9.jpg)

Title: DIY Boost Controller?
Post by: klr650@ on August 13, 2006, 02:02:13 pm

That's the answer I was looking for... I was searching for something like your setup and came across this article. THought I might give it a try, but not anymore. I'm going with your setup. Thanks!

Title: DIY Boost Controller?
Post by: ssray on August 14, 2006, 12:54:19 am

hillfolk'r is your car that loud that you need earplugs? I SAID IS YOUR CAR......
Ray

Title: DIY Boost Controller?
Post by: 745 turbogreasel on August 14, 2006, 02:33:26 am

3/16" didn't cut it for me, I had to bore to 1/4"
Other than that, mine works on the same priciple, an dis effective.  I beleive iine is a 'steam pressure releif valve'  it has 1/2" 28tpi straight thread popular in flash supressors lilencers and muzzle brakes.  The fine thread makes precision adjustment easier, but good luck finding a tap or die like that.

Title: DIY Boost Controller?
Post by: jtanguay on August 14, 2006, 11:27:25 am

MORE MORE MORE!!! :twisted:

Title: DIY Boost Controller?
Post by: hillfolk'r on August 14, 2006, 04:59:09 pm

lol ssray :P
yea,i wear them on long road trips,like when i drive my 8 hour trip to ny
the noise does make ya tired on a long trip like that
but drivin around here,i dont wear them
much over 2 hours though,i will wear them
my exhaust  is  just straight pipe with a turndown exiting before the rear axle :twisted:

Title: DIY Boost Controller?
Post by: klr650@ on September 03, 2006, 06:57:02 pm

Ok, so what can I use for the hoses? I've got some clear 1/4" ID left over from the fuel lines I replaced. Can I use them?

Title: DIY Boost Controller?
Post by: jtanguay on September 03, 2006, 08:50:58 pm

Quote from: klr650@

Ok, so what can I use for the hoses? I've got some clear 1/4" ID left over from the fuel lines I replaced. Can I use them?

that should work.  as long as you get a good seal.  remember that if it breaks, you do not have control over the boost your car makes anymore  :shock: