stupid question about setting boost

[ksengage]

how exactly do i set my boost,,,car in idle?

 

[imagine3163]

I'm sorry, I may be completely misunderstanding what you are asking, but don't you have a manual boost controller? You set it with that.

 

[ksengage]

yes i do its one of the ones thats srping loaded you pull the knob twist it and push it back in but when i do i still read around 7 lbs

 

[robbo185]

how do you have it hooked up?

 

[imagine3163]

+1

Make sure you are tapping the right lines.

 

[ksengage]

i would have to take pics sometime i am not to sure how it is but i did have a hose hanging off that i will pm you a pic of when i get it or something

 

[tunethis]

how exactly do i set my boost,,,car in idle?

I've changed boost with the car on and with the car off. Didn't really matter because the boost level changed regardless. There's good info in the link below.

http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/articles-turbo-system-intercooler/237982-best-way-install-mbc.html

 

[imagine3163]

Heres another source to look at when you are checking out your connections. Both are ball and spring MBC's on 1g's.

JoeP Boost Controller

 

[1992awdlaser]

Are you just looking at the stock boost gauge to see if it is changing or do you have an aftermarket gauge? If you don't have an aftermarket gauge then get one and DON'T touch the boost controller until you do. Check to see that the wastegate actuator arm is hooked up to the flapper. If its not the flapper will blow open very easily and your boost will be limited to what can get to the turbine wheel.

 

[imagine3163]

If you don't have an aftermarket gauge then get one and DON'T touch the boost controller until you do.

Agreed, the stock gauge will not tell you anything. You will start breaking stuff if you do use the stock gauge. An aftermarket boost gauge should be one of the first things you get...especially before an mbc.

 

[ksengage]

Agreed, the stock gauge will not tell you anything. You will start breaking stuff if you do use the stock gauge. An aftermarket boost gauge should be one of the first things you get...especially before an mbc.

ok thanks guy for the help i will check everything out and let you know,,and yes stock boost guage but aftermarket is my next investment

 

[1992awdlaser]

Yeah, stock boost gauge isn't worth shit.

 

[Boost92awd]

Turn the boost controller all the way down and dont touch the boost controller till you get and aftermarket boost gauge installed.

 

[1992awdlaser]

Turn the boost gauge all the way down and dont touch the boost gauge till you get and aftermarket boost gauge installed.

You mean, "Turn the boost controller all the way down and dont touch the boost controller till you get and aftermarket boost gauge installed"

I don't see how you can turn down a boost gauge or what touching one would do?

 

[Boost92awd]

You mean, "Turn the boost controller all the way down and dont touch the boost controller till you get and aftermarket boost gauge installed"

I don't see how you can turn down a boost gauge or what touching one would do?

Yeah didnt re-read what I typed before I hit submit reply, I fixed it now.

 

[CTP]

Turn the boost controller all the way down and dont touch the boost controller till you get and aftermarket boost gauge installed.

And just to clarify, "down" doesn't necessarily mean "in". Make sure you're turning it the right way to lower the boost. Look at the instructions if you have to or post a picture so we can see what kind it is and tell you the correct way to turn it.