10 Psi????

[hachituroku]

I just installed the hallman manual boost controller and it will only let me run a max of 10 PSI. I have a big 16g and the stock fuel system. I dont think it should top out that low. Any help in this area would be greatly appreciated...

 

[nine5raptor]

did you put it in backwards?

 

[hachituroku]

No, I hooked it all up the way the instructions say.

 

[nine5raptor]

if it is backwards, you will run stock boost with no adjustability, if you can adjust it at all, try moving it more or double check that the hoses are all hooked up right.

 

[hachituroku]

I hooked the hose right under the screw to the lower intercooler pipe elbow and the other to the wastegate actuator. I also tapped the boost gauge line into the lower intercooler elbow with a tee.

 

[nine5raptor]

if you want to t it in then do this :

 

[nine5raptor]

if you want to run it off the turbo outlet elbow nipple go:
outlet nipple>mbc>wastegate and leave the bov line the stock way

 

[nine5raptor]

sorry, when i reread your post, it sounds like you have it right. i dunno then

 

[hachituroku]

wait, so were do I put the boost gauge line? Does the boost source have to be the BOV?

 

[nine5raptor]

you could tee the boost off of where you had it or use the fp solenoid on the fire wall (what the fpr is attached to) any of them. I recommend something that is attached to the intake mani, otherwise you won't know what boost your engine is actually seeing.

 

[E Racer X]

I had seen a guy with the Joe P. at a drag strip. He had a '97 TSi and he couldn't get more than 13 psi from it.

Maybe you want to return it and get a Hallman from Buschur, they're supposed to be the most reliable.

I picked one up form AMS http://automotosports.com for $55 or so and it works perfectly.

 

[hachituroku]

well, i wish that were entirely true because I have the Hallman classic and it will allow 13 psi. Its cool though, I just wanted enough boost to experiment with until I can save for an EVC.

 

[Phoenix_RsX]

That sounds really weird....I also have the Hallman MBC, and whe nI first installed it, I set it high by accident(22psi as a matter of fact), and of course had F/C. i set it back down to 14 psi.....with my new B16G, I'm set at 19.......so I dunno man. I'm sure you've done it a million times, but just slowly check to ensure EVERYTHING is installed correctly, not just your boost controller.

Best of luck.....

 

[Newlogics]

How quickly does it build that 10psi ?
Does it jump right to it like it should, or does it take a whle to get up>

At what rpms are you seeing the full boost ?