I've done a lot of searching in the archives and on their website (www.boostcontroller.com) and basically I am looking to buy either the Joe P for $40 or Hallman ES for the freshly raised price of $75. Is the hallman worth the extra cash? From their website it seems like the hallman is just a little more polished up and nice looking than the Joe P. Anybody have experiences with either/both? I've heard overall good things about both but I'd like to know if the hallman is worth the extra cash...

 

Nobody has anything to say about either one of these??

 

Joe P lives in Albany...Keep it local

 

TTT?

 

To the best of my knowledge, both are of the same design, with one being e bit more "finished" on the outside and a small difference in adjustment. You can't go wrong with either one.

 

why not try the DIY MBC for about 5 bux before trying either one? just a thought

 

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he has one on his car now..

 

ive used hallman on all my turbo cars and never had a single problem..cockpit control is nice too (not sure if joe p offers it)

 

I'm using a joe p and it's been fine. No problems or spikes.

 

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What are the issues that are making him want to switch?

 

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Boost holds great in 2nd(9.5psi) and third (10psi) then rises to over 11psi in 4th and 5th......

 

I have a pair of the Evo Rx controllers in my RX-7. This is the controller with the ceramic ball and lightweight spring. They are awesome. They don't creep, they look nice, easy to adjust, and no locknut.

Sonny

 

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Boost holds great in 2nd(9.5psi) and third (10psi) then rises to over 11psi in 4th and 5th......</TD></TR></TABLE>

That's weird...I didnt know MBCs could be affected by what gear you are in...anyone know why this would happen?

I'm suspect that it's the MBC's fault really.

I use the Gus Mahon (Grainger/McMaster parts ball/spring) that I built for about $20. Works right now for me...maybe spikes 1 psi at times...no more than that though.

 

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That's weird...I didnt know MBCs could be affected by what gear you are in...anyone know why this would happen?

I'm suspect that it's the MBC's fault really.

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If it was doing its job then it wouldnt allow this to happen. Why don't you enlighten me on what you suspect......

 

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If it was doing its job then it wouldnt allow this to happen. Why don't you enlighten me on what you suspect......</TD></TR></TABLE>

I really have no theories...just seems odd to me that an MBC would be affected by what gear you are in...it's only input is pressure...it bleeds off a specific amount and sends a signal to the wastegate spring...correct?

If it's not doing its job...it's not properly bleeding off pressure. Maybe the bleeder hole is too big or too small on the MBC you are using now?

What MBC are you using now?

 

I use the Joe P. and it works fine.

 

I dont use a bleeder style, I use the ball and spring style.

 

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Ball & spring still need a bleeder hole...maybe that is part of your issue?

http://www.gusmahon.org/html/boostcontrol.htm

 

that sounds like your problem
Joe-p is stright up home depot style..
Here is how he made it:
http://www.geocities.com/chmwatson/FAQs/mbc.html

the ZX style crap that joe-p has is also mention in that link.

 

I'm using a DIY 'Ball n spring' type. Made it for under 3 bux. Holds solid at 10psi in any gear and any load.

 

buy mine... $35 and far better than bolth. dual stage.