-boost controller line length matter?-
12-23-2003, 02:30 AM
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-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?
12-23-2003, 01:51 PM
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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.
12-23-2003, 02:32 PM
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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
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
12-23-2003, 06:40 PM
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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
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
12-23-2003, 06:58 PM
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Re:-boost controller line length matter?-
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
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
how the hell would oil get in that line.. it comes from the manifold to the wastegate..
12-23-2003, 07:31 PM
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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 **** 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.
12-23-2003, 08:00 PM
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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.
12-24-2003, 01:42 AM
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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.
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.
