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Old Mar 20, 2008 | 10:32 AM
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I would like to up the Boost on my Greddy Kit when I get it tuned to 9-9.5PSI. I already have a Boost Gauge and will not change the Boost setting. I really don't want to spend $300.00 for an electronic Boost Controller, the last thing I want is to find a place to mount it as well. Does anyone know of a good quality Manual Boost Controller?

I was looking at this one

http://www.ptuning.com/html/Item-Desc.cfm?...Universal%20Fit

Again, I know Boost creep and Boost Spike may be more of an issue with a manual boost controller, but maybe not so much with a good one? Help me out fellas
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Old Mar 20, 2008 | 10:39 AM
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Isn't boost creep a product of the wastegate and not the boost controller?

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Old Mar 20, 2008 | 10:44 AM
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Originally Posted by UberDuper,Mar 20 2008, 10:39 AM
Isn't boost creep a product of the wastegate and not the boost controller?

UD.
probably...........this shows how clueless I am. I really don't want the "bells & whistles" that come with the electronic Boost Controller, however I don't want to blow my motor becuase my manual Boost controller does't work all that well..........

Sideways...SpecOps???????? What do you guys think?
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Old Mar 20, 2008 | 10:49 AM
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I ran a variation of that valve I got from mc master carr for under 20 bucks with zero problems.
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Old Mar 20, 2008 | 03:04 PM
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Inline has manual controllers also, you should give them a call.

My fisrt kit used one, was making 475ish, with no problems...

Chris
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Old Mar 20, 2008 | 05:08 PM
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Electronic boost controllers are more known for boost creep and other issues as there are a lot more variables to control.

Manual boost controllers are usually about as accurate as you can get (aside from running off the spring).
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Old Mar 20, 2008 | 05:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Spec_Ops2087,Mar 20 2008, 05:08 PM
Electronic boost controllers are more known for boost creep and other issues as there are a lot more variables to control.

Manual boost controllers are usually about as accurate as you can get (aside from running off the spring).
good news, thanks!
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Old Mar 20, 2008 | 05:54 PM
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EBC's usually offer slightly faster spool up, but MBC's can't be beat when it comes to holding boost IMO.
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Old Mar 20, 2008 | 09:36 PM
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Originally Posted by XclusiveAutosports,Mar 20 2008, 08:54 PM
EBC's usually offer slightly faster spool up, but MBC's can't be beat when it comes to holding boost IMO.
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Old Mar 21, 2008 | 06:35 AM
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setting the correct boost on an ebc is also alot tougher.. remember doin that on my sr20 and scooby, pain in the butt.
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