I rarely do this... cool pic...
03-29-2003, 12:13 PM
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I rarely do this... cool pic...
After fighting with my boost controller all day to get a consistant 10 lbs, and *thinking* I got it working right (how's that for foreshadowing?), I went out to do some boost pulls and take pics of the gauge.
*sigh* I feel so impotent, but at least it's a cool picture...
It's a manual boost controller that basically acts as a restriction in the line going to the wastegate. Pain in the ***, I tell ya.
*sigh* I feel so impotent, but at least it's a cool picture...
It's a manual boost controller that basically acts as a restriction in the line going to the wastegate. Pain in the ***, I tell ya.
03-29-2003, 12:38 PM
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Re: I rarely do this... cool pic... (h22eg6)
i imagine you could run a large vaccum line and then cut a hole in the firewall and have the dial in the car if u wanted to cut a bunch...
03-29-2003, 12:54 PM
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Re: I rarely do this... cool pic... (bretx0r)
MBCs aren't as good as electronic because at higher boost pressures, they cause boost spikes.
As for moving the MBC inside the cabin, that's not an option. That would cause MASSIVE boost spikes because of the ammount of line between the boost source and the wastegate. The turbo has to pressurize the line before it can pressurize the wastegate actuator. The more line there is, the more "lag" there is, and on a fast spooling turbo like mine, I'd probably see as much as 7 PSI fluctuation if I ran it into the cabin.
As for moving the MBC inside the cabin, that's not an option. That would cause MASSIVE boost spikes because of the ammount of line between the boost source and the wastegate. The turbo has to pressurize the line before it can pressurize the wastegate actuator. The more line there is, the more "lag" there is, and on a fast spooling turbo like mine, I'd probably see as much as 7 PSI fluctuation if I ran it into the cabin.
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03-29-2003, 02:15 PM
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Re: I rarely do this... cool pic... (PolosportZ81)
sweeeeet picture.... here's mine, too bad i'm in vac when i took the pic 
03-29-2003, 02:30 PM
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Re: I rarely do this... cool pic... (PolosportZ81)
what's that line in the top portion of the pic? is the gauge cracked?
no its liquid filled...
no its liquid filled...
03-29-2003, 03:01 PM
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Re: I rarely do this... cool pic... (Rufus)
They shoulda filled it to the top
03-29-2003, 03:03 PM
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Re: I rarely do this... cool pic... (Quad-Damge)
it's autometer they read like crap, get something better
greedy or hks,
autometers don't read right.
greedy or hks,
autometers don't read right.
hell yeah autometer suck...... i would get something better but funds are kinda low
03-29-2003, 03:05 PM
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Re: I rarely do this... cool pic... (Quad-Damge)
autometers don't read right.
03-29-2003, 03:08 PM
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Re: I rarely do this... cool pic... (Loco Honkey)
i dunno about other guages, but wiht my guage i gotta reset it everytime the temp changes......sometimes the pointer will be in vac or way above 0... kinda anoying..
03-29-2003, 03:18 PM
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Re: I rarely do this... cool pic... (PolosportZ81)
i dunno about other guages, but wiht my guage i gotta reset it everytime the temp changes......sometimes the pointer will be in vac or way above 0... kinda anoying..
As for my setup, I have a dirty engine bay, so I don't take too many pics, but here's a few...
-Home made tubular steel manifold.
-Hybrid IHI turbo: VJ11 center section, clipped turbine wheel, ported turbocoupe exhaust housing, Turbocoupe compressor wheel and ported compressor housing.
-Supah hi-flo "mo' powah!" downpipe.
-MX-6 GT intercooler.
-1G Eclipse BOV.
-Some kind of manual boost controller.
-Ghettofabulous charge piping.
-12:1 FMU.
-Bosch inline fuel pump.
-Missing Link.
-Greddy turbo timer.
-NAPA- spec oil lines.
-Autometer gauges
-Air/ fuel
-Boost
-Oil pressure
*edit- and of course, the nessicary safety placard:
[Modified by Loco Honkey, 12:20 AM 3/30/2003]
03-29-2003, 03:20 PM
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Re: I rarely do this... cool pic... (Loco Honkey)
there is a lil screw on top of the guage... they call it "venting" in the autometer instructions... sweet ride
03-29-2003, 04:14 PM
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Re: I rarely do this... cool pic... (mycivicstooslow)
Where did you get it. That's hilarious.
