Running w/o a Boost Controller?

[AWDGreenTeam]

Hey guys, I recently found that the adjustment screw of my manual boost controller had randomly jiggled out and got itself lost (see pic), probably because I always keep it on the absolute lowest level. My question is: can I simply remove the controller completely and attach the vaccum line to the tee fitting (see pic). I know you need some kind of bleeder system to keep the wastegate happy but shouldn't this just keep the boost at the lowest possible level? The only reason I don't spend the $20 to replace it is that I always run low boost anyway - come on who's gonna run 20 psi @ $3.50 a gallon?

Well, tell me your thoughts - Thanks!

 

[1992awdlaser]

That is how I had mine before I bought a boost controller since my stock one was broken. I just had one line from th bov to the tee, one line from the im to the tee, and one line from the wg actuator to the tee. It ran 11psi set up like that.

 

[sherwinz28]

Kind of off topic but where did you get the colored hoses. I really need to redo all the vacuum hosing in my car as its all messed up and incorrect sizes. Can you tell me what size and where you got that hosing from?

Thanks

 

[oldman]

Well, tell me your thoughts - Thanks!

You're fine.

 

[AWDGreenTeam]

Thanks guys!

As for vaccum lines measure the size you need and check these out:
Top of the line
Cheapie
Jegs
APC

or if you want, Autozone/Kreagan sells them but at a higher price

-Peace

 

[tstkl]

if my car was still running i would probably have it at 17 psi right now, until i get off the stock fuel system... how i would get by the 3.50 per gallon prices.... step one, find a friend, step two, tell him your car doesnt run, step three, ask for a ride everywhere you want to go, step four.... drive your car at night, and borrow your moms during the day....this way you dont pay for fuel half as often, but have all the same fun....

 

[oldman]

if my car was still running i would probably have it at 17 psi right now, until i get off the stock fuel system... how i would get by the 3.50 per gallon prices.... step one, find a friend, step two, tell him your car doesnt run, step three, ask for a ride everywhere you want to go, step four.... drive your car at night, and borrow your moms during the day....this way you dont pay for fuel half as often, but have all the same fun....

Ripping off your friend is OK but your mom too?

 

[sherwinz28]

Thanks guys!

As for vaccum lines measure the size you need and check these out:
Top of the line
Cheapie
Jegs
APC

or if you want, Autozone/Kreagan sells them but at a higher price

-Peace

Thanks for the links...I will measure when I get home and get some new ones.

 

[oldman]

Thanks for the links...I will measure when I get home and get some new ones.

6mm for regular vacuum lines and 8mm for breather/bov line.

 

[sherwinz28]

6mm for regular vacuum lines and 8mm for breather/bov line.

Awesome, just ordered the APC from JEGS. Sorry I can't give any more rep points to you guys as I've already given them to you. I would've orderd the Platinum but damn they're expensive.

 

[oldman]

Sorry I can't give any more rep points to you guys as I've already given them to you.

Damn, all that work for nothing...

 

[ddavisaf]

I would've orderd the Platinum but damn they're expensive.

I saw Platinum and got scared!
I thought you were talking about spark plugs for a second there, then I looked at the links.