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tonlaw71

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« on: May 12, 2011, 09:48:00 AM »
So, the previous owner installed this boost controller. Adjusting it seems to make no difference, so I was just wondering if it is hooked up right. I know the pics are hard to tell, but any help would be great.

Thanks

First hose...
 

This hose goes from the controller to down by the turbo...
 
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rcdraco

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« Reply #1 on: May 12, 2011, 01:29:00 PM »
Is it overboosting, or underboosting?

If it's overboosting regardless of adjustment the valve is reversed, if it's underboosting, the valve is set too low and it's always opening.
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« Reply #2 on: May 12, 2011, 01:44:00 PM »
Well, I am getting right around 6 or 7 psi right now and I just wanted to get it up to about 9. I turned the valve almost all the way up and still only get right at 7 psi. I don't have a chip, so I don't want to go very high, but want to try to get as much as I can and still be safe.
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« Reply #3 on: May 12, 2011, 01:48:00 PM »
The hose is right. The positive boost should go down toward the turbo & the negative should go into your pipe that needs pushed up farther on the nipple & tightened.
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« Reply #4 on: May 12, 2011, 01:51:00 PM »
Thanks Colorado. I tried pushing that hose on further and it won't go. Gonna replace it when I get a chance.
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« Reply #5 on: May 12, 2011, 01:52:00 PM »
You shouldn't have to turn it much for an effect. One half turn on mine will give me 2-3 lbs easy.
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« Reply #6 on: May 12, 2011, 01:53:00 PM »
Well, then mine isn't working. I'll replace that hose and see what happens. If that doesn't do it, I will just get a new one. Thanks for the replies.
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« Reply #7 on: May 13, 2011, 02:25:00 AM »
By the way TonLaw, Matt told me to get an in line controller that DOESN'T T-off so I bought a Perrin on eBay. It was kinda pricey but if you look it up that will give you the idea.
Good luck, Rob
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« Reply #8 on: May 13, 2011, 02:31:00 AM »
You did free up your exhaust right?  I can't imagine it wanting to go too high with factory exhaust.
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« Reply #9 on: May 13, 2011, 06:50:00 AM »
Yep, have 2 1/2" exhaust from down pipe back. No cat. Radiator just blew up on me today, so now she sits until some money comes around.
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« Reply #10 on: May 13, 2011, 06:55:00 AM »
Tony-
Get up here and grab a radiator. We'll work out the rest later.....

at least you can get it fixed so you have something to drive....
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« Reply #11 on: May 13, 2011, 07:00:00 AM »
Hey Russ! Just sent you a chat too! Thanks for the offer, but I can't even afford the gas in my truck to get up there. LOL
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« Reply #12 on: May 13, 2011, 07:49:00 AM »
send me your shipping address, and I'll ship it Monday....
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« Reply #13 on: May 21, 2011, 02:20:00 PM »
Those Cheap no name EBAY boost controllers are not worth the time of day. The Perrin one is good. Turbo XS not bad. If you don't have an aftermarket boost gauge yet look into the AEM TruBoost. It is the Digital Boost gauge & Electronic Boost controller all in one for about $250. Well worth the price & you can't buy them separately for cheaper new.
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« Reply #14 on: May 21, 2011, 03:41:00 PM »
I have a perrin,built like a swiss army knife(have one of those to,built like a perrin boost controler).Rocky
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