Homemade Boost control at it's finest...
04-13-2009, 12:54 AM
#92
0.5 BAR
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Oregon
Posts: 81
Hope this isn't repeat info, I could only read through so many pages of "does this work?" "how does this work?" "I'm a noob and put the fitting up my nose and now I can't get boost or breathe." Here are some helpful links with good pictures.
boostcontrol
boost control
Also, I prefer this version over the G-valve
How to make a Manual Boost Controller....that works. - DSM Forums
The G-valve is $10 and it doesn't even have any ------- nipples. I've made a few, but the home depot style winds up being cheaper and easier to use for me.
When I make them I use a 1/4-20 screw and nut because they come in 3 packs at home depot for 75 cents. I also drill the plug from the bottom, there is a cone shape at the bottom that perfectly centers the drill bit. Spring from an old pen, 6mm airsoft pellet (I use glow in the dark for that pimp JDM look
) and you're ready to rock.
Some solenoids are designed restrictive for different purposes, so be careful which ones you use. Generally any of them from a dodge car from '83-93 have worked well for me. Whatever you do, don't pay more than $5 for a god damn solenoid.
Hopefully after you've made a 2 stage boost controller, you'll be able to understand the first page enough to make a 3 stage like Speed Phreak has.
boostcontrol
boost control
Also, I prefer this version over the G-valve
How to make a Manual Boost Controller....that works. - DSM Forums
The G-valve is $10 and it doesn't even have any ------- nipples. I've made a few, but the home depot style winds up being cheaper and easier to use for me.
When I make them I use a 1/4-20 screw and nut because they come in 3 packs at home depot for 75 cents. I also drill the plug from the bottom, there is a cone shape at the bottom that perfectly centers the drill bit. Spring from an old pen, 6mm airsoft pellet (I use glow in the dark for that pimp JDM look
) and you're ready to rock.Some solenoids are designed restrictive for different purposes, so be careful which ones you use. Generally any of them from a dodge car from '83-93 have worked well for me. Whatever you do, don't pay more than $5 for a god damn solenoid.
Hopefully after you've made a 2 stage boost controller, you'll be able to understand the first page enough to make a 3 stage like Speed Phreak has.
Last edited by tkelly278; 04-13-2009 at 01:00 AM.
