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turbo z24 guy 12-23-2003 02:30 AM

-boost controller line length matter?-
 
does it matter how long the vac lines are going to and from the bc? i want to move mine inside the cabin. but im thinkin if i extend the lines that much more, i might get boost spikes...what do you think?

alwaystootall 12-23-2003 02:51 AM

Re:-boost controller line length matter?-
 
ummmm idont think it will hurt anything, i have heard of people doing that befor

cua0 12-23-2003 06:47 AM

Re:-boost controller line length matter?-
 
vacuum line is cheap. just keep an eye on your boost gauge, let us all know too because all the people i've ever seen that were planning to try it never gave updates.


turbo z24 guy 12-23-2003 01:51 PM

Re:-boost controller line length matter?-
 
yeah i know line is cheep, im just worried about boost creep/spike. i might try it but prob not unless i get an answer from someone whos done it. its not easy to find a spot on my firewall to drill through, let alone big enought to fit 2 large vac lines through.

Bobohc3d 12-23-2003 02:32 PM

Re:-boost controller line length matter?-
 
MBC inside the cabine aint good idea
first it makes a litle anoying vacum noise
secondly imagine smthing go wrong with your turbo and youll have maybe oil flowing into your cabine

the good way is to use two MBC with a selnoid switch

airtonics 12-23-2003 06:40 PM

Re:-boost controller line length matter?-
 
Matt,

I was going to try this but instead i shortened the line because I was getting boost spikes.... the vac line length wasnt the cause its something else.

Anyways give it a shot, cant really hurt anything.

Boboh I don't believe those are the reasons for why you shouldnt do this...the reason is becuase if your losing you will want to turn it up....whoops engine go boom boom

shortyz 12-23-2003 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Bobohc3d
MBC inside the cabine aint good idea
first it makes a litle anoying vacum noise
secondly imagine smthing go wrong with your turbo and youll have maybe oil flowing into your cabine

the good way is to use two MBC with a selnoid switch

are you on crack?/

how the hell would oil get in that line.. it comes from the manifold to the wastegate..


f22turboaccord 12-23-2003 07:31 PM

Re:-boost controller line length matter?-
 
i had the MBC in my car, it didn't work to well. i got a 5 psi spring. i would turn the knob and turn i would still be at 5 psi then sunddenly i just turn it a little more then it hits 14 psi on my 95 accord. i heard a lould knock noise right after, i thought i blew my engine, but it just turn out the i pop out my hose on my intake side. i didn't like having it in my car.

mstolars 12-23-2003 08:00 PM

Re:-boost controller line length matter?-
 
I know on most electronic boost controllers, they tell you in the directions to keep the lines 12 inches or less. At least that's what it said for my friend's Apex'i AVCD. I think that it might creep because of all the vacuum line to go through to get to the interior of the car.

turbo z24 guy 12-24-2003 01:42 AM

Re:-boost controller line length matter?-
 
alright, then its final..she stays in the engine bay. right now my line are about 6-8 inches each. lmao yeah and exactly how the hell would oil be flowing through them???maybe if my entire turbo filled up with oil, but still, wow. anyways yeah... lol i mainly wanted it inside so if a lil punk in say a cobera wants some i can bump it up to 12 psi vs. the 8 ill keep it at for the streets. haha. and plus im not sure it would make it alot easier to adjust being able to constantly see my boost gauge while doing it vs. running back and forth from the bay to the cabin.


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