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turbod97ex
10-04-2001, 07:38 PM
I just got my TurboXS manual boost controller today. I installed it in about 10 minutes. I know, what took me so long? Well, I just wanted to make it look pretty . Seriously, all you need to do is unplug the silicone hose from the actuator for the wastegate, plug it into one side of the MBC, take the hose supplied and plug it into the other side of the MBC and then to the actuator. If you set the MBC 3 turns as in the instructions, it gives you right at 7.5 psi. I set mine to 8 psi. This is a great MBC for $80. The turbo spools quicker and there is NO spiking. I like it.
thermal
10-04-2001, 09:21 PM
good job bro. i'm getting ready to e-mail you......
Racing Rice
10-05-2001, 06:56 AM
Originally posted by turbod97ex
I just got my TurboXS manual boost controller today. I installed it in about 10 minutes. I know, what took me so long? Well, I just wanted to make it look pretty . Seriously, all you need to do is unplug the silicone hose from the actuator for the wastegate, plug it into one side of the MBC, take the hose supplied and plug it into the other side of the MBC and then to the actuator. If you set the MBC 3 turns as in the instructions, it gives you right at 7.5 psi. I set mine to 8 psi. This is a great MBC for $80. The turbo spools quicker and there is NO spiking. I like it.

Sounds like a very worthy investment.. Quick, easy, and shows improvement.. What more could you want for 80 bones..
2000Pimpinex
10-05-2001, 02:24 PM
Great investment. 80 bones, that leaves some money left over to buy other goodies.
turbod97ex
10-05-2001, 02:36 PM
Yeah and I don't really think that having a high/low control like on the ProfecB is neccesary unless you want to switch from like 8 to 10. I have no desire to switch to 5.5 psi from 8, hehe
MrCLoWnY
10-08-2001, 07:47 AM
so do you feel the difference from 5.5lbs to 8lbs????
thermal
10-08-2001, 08:50 AM
Originally posted by MrCLoWnY
so do you feel the difference from 5.5lbs to 8lbs????
oh DaYm, CLoWnY is alive! i thought osama bin-laden kidnapped yo' azz for some ransom........j/k:D:D:D:D.....how's school bro? i'm getting me an MBC whenever i get some extra mula.
MrCLoWnY
10-08-2001, 03:30 PM
sCHOOLS A PAIN IN THE ASS. tHAT THING THEY CALL HOMEWORK AND EXAM IS A BIG MYSTERY TO ME. i DON'T SEE THE REASON FOR IT. HEHEHEHE :D bUT YEAH, oSAMA bIN wHATEVER THE FUDGE HIS NAME IS DON'T SCARE ME. sHOOT!! I BET HE DON'T EVEN HAVE A TURBOED CAR. HAHAHA hOWS EVERYTHING WITH YOU tHERMAL? i HOPE ALL IS WELLZ AND TILL NEXT TIME. pEACE........
thermal
10-08-2001, 03:55 PM
Originally posted by MrCLoWnY
sCHOOLS A PAIN IN THE ASS. tHAT THING THEY CALL HOMEWORK AND EXAM IS A BIG MYSTERY TO ME. i DON'T SEE THE REASON FOR IT. HEHEHEHE :D bUT YEAH, oSAMA bIN wHATEVER THE FUDGE HIS NAME IS DON'T SCARE ME. sHOOT!! I BET HE DON'T EVEN HAVE A TURBOED CAR. HAHAHA hOWS EVERYTHING WITH YOU tHERMAL? i HOPE ALL IS WELLZ AND TILL NEXT TIME. pEACE........
it's all good in my world dawg...you need to chat with us sometimes in the chat room.....hey, we might even help you with your homework.......ha ha ha
turbod97ex
10-08-2001, 09:14 PM
Originally posted by MrCLoWnY
so do you feel the difference from 5.5lbs to 8lbs????
You know, I did feel a difference but not as much as I was hoping. Crap! Oh well, I gotta get the Hondata 4b so I can crank it all the way up.
MrCLoWnY
10-09-2001, 02:27 AM
you know what you don't need hondata 4. all you need is hondata 3. I called the dealer that sells it around here and the person told me that you only want 4b if you want to tune it yourself but i think you cant really tune it unless you have a dyno. THe only difference between the two is that stage 4 comes with data logging. Neways he said that hondata 3b, + the mapsensor that will allow it to boost above 12lbs + dyno tuned and installed and ready to go for $1150. I think thats pretty good. Im gonna get it soon. hopefully.
turbod97ex
10-09-2001, 02:35 AM
You will need the 440cc injectors, high-flow fuel pump and a 1:1 riging rate regulator to be able to go the stage3 boost route. Check it out on the bottom of this page http://www.hondata.com/boost.html or are the above components included? If so, I might consider doing it that route. To go the Stage4 route, you will need in addition to the parts above, the Motec Lambda Meter. Then you can tune without the dyno:) It is only another 1300 bucks!
thermal
10-09-2001, 03:56 PM
....i gotts leave the room big dawgs...ya all are starting to talk money here.......i'm broke;(
turbod97ex
10-09-2001, 04:02 PM
Nah, I don't have any cash. That doesn't mean I can't think about what I would buy if I did :) It was how I got the turbo, just kept talking about what I was going to buy and I would do the install, then there it was!
thermal
10-09-2001, 04:43 PM
Originally posted by turbod97ex
Nah, I don't have any cash. That doesn't mean I can't think about what I would buy if I did :) It was how I got the turbo, just kept talking about what I was going to buy and I would do the install, then there it was!
hey steve, time to change that sig to 7.5 or was it 8.5? ;) anyway, did you go back to the track last weekend?
turbod97ex
10-09-2001, 04:55 PM
No, I didn't make it to the track. I did get your photos scanned. I am working on getting them on the website today. They came out great.