Help installing manual boost coontroller

Hi Everyone!

I would like to ask regarding on installing a manual boost controller for gtir . As I'm not sure if I done it correctly if not. please do guide me



I use a universal manual boost but not sure if this is the right thing?

Thanks

Looks like you have done it right .....although i hear manual boost controller like the style you have can be troublesome as its not as reliable as say like a dawes device .

no as you still have a 1 bar loop with the pipe from the oe boost solenoid bleeding off boost back into the intake. you need to blank that intake end off (both sides)

Thanks for your replies!

I just got this temporary till i get a electronic boost controller. Currently i only have .5 so just try to race up to .7 or .8 at least.

The hose from intake is now ordinary hose. not the one with restrictor. So hopefully this would work. just making sure if i had it plumb correctly .

Doh i didnt see that 

Sorry mate not hijacking your topic or some thing but my manual boost controller is set up the same way as the above pic aswell is mine plumed in wrong which intake pipes need blocking off.

yes the smaller vacuum/boost hose that's teed in to actuator is bleeding off back into intake needs to be blanked off as the bleed valve bleeds off boost so that setup is wrong

Ah I get you so it goes from the plenum to the manual boost controller from the controller straight to acutator and the intake pipe gets blocked off will get mine sorted out tomorrow now thanks bob

Thats it ....... pretty straight forward  same as i have my soleniod for my blitz .

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Be careful buying very cheap boost controllers. I has one like these off ebay for 15 bucks and quickly swapped it out for a turbo smart.

That boost control valve in the picture is shit, I tried one on my Saab C900 Turbo and it spiked all over the place, A £19 dawes device is much better doesn't spike just fit and forget.

Maybe not shiny and bling but it works great.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Universal-Manual-Boost-Controller-MBC-Turbo-Grainger-Valve-Dawes-Device-PRV-/190918805473?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2c73a5c7e1


Rob

that is very true dawes device is much more stable

if you only have 0.5 of boost then it sounds like your car is in safemode or maybe another problem?

no it will only run .5 without the restrictor pipe in, its basically actuator spring pressure

ah ok got it now

After installing the boost I got increase up to 1bar, one thing i'm concern is would it be safe on stock injectors and stock ecu. for now i'm trying to reduce just aiming around .7 bar .

GTI-R US wrote:yes the smaller vacuum/boost hose that's teed in to actuator is bleeding off back into intake needs to be blanked off as the bleed valve bleeds off boost so that setup is wrong

are you referring to this?

weblizzer wrote:After installing the boost I got increase up to 1bar, one thing i'm concern is would it be safe on stock injectors and stock ecu. for now i'm trying to reduce just aiming around .7 bar .

safe on 1 bar just watch your clutch if it aint uprated and get your fueling checked

GTI-R US wrote:no it will only run .5 without the restrictor pipe in, its basically actuator spring pressure

Do you still need the restrictor if running a AVCR? Not checked mine?

Yes thats the pipe you block off both ends  just block the intake side and remove the other end altogether either remove  the why section and just use a straight coupler or get a longer piece of pipe .....

Gaz GTiR wrote:

GTI-R US wrote:no it will only run .5 without the restrictor pipe in, its basically actuator spring pressure

Do you still need the restrictor if running a AVCR? Not checked mine?

no not needed gaz

sweet

So I change the plumb for manual boost..



so i remove the t Piece which is going to intake tube go straight directly to the valve bleed. I know this is not a good manual boost but atleast i know where to update soon after i create a daves manual boost controller or get a electronic boost controller..

Dont nick daves boost controller he might get rather angry   have you got a aftermarket boost gauge ...if not i would strongly reccomend getting one with messing around with boost levels .