is putting the boost controller inside the car a bad idea?

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Old Apr 11, 2006 | 08:07 PM
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i always thought it would be kool to have the boost controller inside the car so i could turn it up whenever i wanted without getting out of the car...but my buddies have been telling me, it will make my boost spike, is this true?
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Old Apr 11, 2006 | 08:19 PM
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What your talking about a manual boost controller, this is the year 2000+ where electronic boost controllers are out. You could never put a manual boost controller in your cabin because the vacuum lines would be extremly long. Just buy a electric boost controller and your done. I suggest a avc-r from apex i.
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Old Apr 11, 2006 | 08:22 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by TurboTeG4 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">What your talking about a manual boost controller, this is the year 2000+ where electronic boost controllers are out. You could never put a manual boost controller in your cabin because the vacuum lines would be extremly long. Just buy a electric boost controller and your done. I suggest a avc-r from apex i.</TD></TR></TABLE>

You could/can put an MBC in your car. The vac line may be long, but it is still possible. I've heard arguments right and left over the spiking issue with a long vac tube. Seeing as how Electronic BC are still quite expensive, I'd like to hear more confessionals over this issue too.
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Old Apr 11, 2006 | 08:26 PM
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Well I guess im talkin about my personal experiences, but I once had my line a mere 10 inches longer then it should be and massive spiking would occur. Shortened the line and was gone
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Old Apr 11, 2006 | 08:48 PM
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i cant exactly afford a electic boost controller, dont they cost like 400+?
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Old Apr 11, 2006 | 08:51 PM
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the basic units are less than that i believe, i have an old school gredy profec b and have never had a problem with it.
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Old Apr 11, 2006 | 09:48 PM
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Check ebay for a 2nd hand one, I sold my old blitz one for like $150.00
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Old Apr 11, 2006 | 10:47 PM
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iv seen them for under $100 in the classifieds alot.
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