Manual boost controller, does it work?

mr2mk2dotcom · Post by **mr2mk2dotcom** » Sat May 11, 2013 10:12 pm

I'm considering installing a manual boost controller and FCD to my rev1 turbo. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Would there be appreciable gains on the road?
I know Peter would like to discuss it at his workshops but I would like a discussion on the forum to benefit from other peoples experiences. Thanks in advance.

mrturbotom · Post by **mrturbotom** » Thu May 16, 2013 8:43 pm

Great value for money as far as gains.

Reduced spool giving you more midrange even if you don't increase peak pressure is great

Zentral · Post by **Zentral** » Fri May 17, 2013 9:58 am

My rev2 was fitted with a MBC, Hks fcd, along with my already 3" dp & exhaust, @ 13 psi over standard the difference was very impressive, @15 psi its night and day, standard the Turbo Mr2 is very sedate, this breathes much needed urgency into them.

Naturally I feel as any car running higher boost, reliability is comprised..

Slarty · Post by **Slarty** » Fri May 17, 2013 10:22 am

The biggest difference you'll notice is having full (or in this case slightly raised above full) boost in 1st and 2nd gear. It really does transform the car but beware of slippery conditions!

Adam86 · Post by **Adam86** » Fri May 17, 2013 6:46 pm

By far the best value ££ spent for bhp gain mod you can do. If only you could continue to buy 30bhp with a £20 note lol.

Used one for over 3 years on mine. Faultless

mr2mk2dotcom · Post by **mr2mk2dotcom** » Fri May 17, 2013 8:30 pm

Thanks all for the info. It sounds like it will drive much them same but with more urgency with no issues. Can you suggest a reliable and good quality MBC and FCD please. Also are there any reasonably priced and accurate boost gauges you could suggest? Just one last thought, did any of you find that the chassis/brakes struggle with the extra power? I have Yellow stuff pads and decent tyres so they should be ok.

dan mkii · Post by **dan mkii** » Fri May 17, 2013 9:09 pm

I ran a powertek one from ebay on my s14 and was perfect held boost well and had it for 2years with no issues.

There about £29 on ebay.

One of the best for the money.

Zentral · Post by **Zentral** » Sat May 18, 2013 9:16 am

http://twosrus.com/catalog/product_info ... cts_id=385

Nic · Post by **Nic** » Sat May 18, 2013 12:27 pm

Use a 'ball and spring' type manual boost controller, like this one Rogue sell.

http://www.roguesystems.co.uk/pages/Products.aspx?cat=7

www.imoc.co.uk

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