I'm installing my TurboXS high performance boost controller tomorrow. It looks pretty easy to install but I just need some confirmation before I install so I don't F something up. Here's the instructions http://www.turboxs.com/faq/turboxshigh.htm

In the instructions there's a picture that shows the wastegate actuator hose plugged into the turbo. My wastegate actuator is plugged into a T with two other hoses (see pics below). So what do I plug the BC into? I'm not seeing a "pressure source" coming from the turbo. I was thinking the supplied hose connects to the wastegate actuator and then to the bottom end of the BC and the hose that was on the wastegate actuator goes into the side of the BC. Is that right? I'm not too sure cuz that T has what looks to be a hose to T number 2 (with BOV and Boost gauge), wastegate actuator, and the third goes to the back by the firewall connected to a bigger black hose. I then have another T (T2) with like I said the BOV and Boost gauge connected to. Maybe I'm missing something?

Wastegate actuator and blue hose to wastegate actuator


Here's the T that has the hose from the wastegate actuator connected. The other two seem to go to the BOV/boost gauge T and the other to a bigger black hose back by the firewall.

 

Turbo XS? I hope there boost controlers are good, because ive had terrible luck with there other products. Have kenny look at it when he tunes the car. Are you wanting to install this ASAP so that you have him tune it @ 10 PSI?

 

how it is now
gate---line

how it will be
gate------boost controller-------line

 

So like I thought. Just put the BC between the gate and the line that was coming off of the gate. So where's the pressure source coming from?

 

I heard good things and it was a quick cheap way to up the boost. Yes, I want to have it on to get tuned at 9/10psi. If I don't get it on I'll just pay Kenny to do it. It's really easy to install but you just have to know what to pull off and I wasn't seeing what the instructions were saying. I don't wanna screw up when it comes to potential over boosting.

Oh yeah, I've been eyeing the built blocks at ZPI. I'll have to see how the summer months go, they're usually good pay day's.

 

Just be care after the initial install.Start at what is supposed to be the smallest increase and go up from there. For my SRP MBC it was 12 psi.I had to shorten the spring inside the device to get it to boost less than 12 psi.Now I'm quite intimate with it and can set to any boost I desire. It never over boosts once its set. U never know what could happen with a electronic boost controller.

 

^ Well I bought it off someone that I believe was running it at 9 or 10psi so I'm good with that. I have it set right now at the starting point which shouldn't give an increase at all. I can't put it in until tomorrow after work cuz my valve cover is now off and being brought to get powder coated in the morning. I tried to get it on before I took the VC off but got confused and wanted to double check. You know what they say "check boost controller twice or blow up your engine once".

 

Mine's T'd off closer to the wastegate. Before the BOV and other lines.

 

But there's no other hoses to or on the turbo? The only one is the wastegate, right?

 

Right

 

yes, T it right before the wastegate.

If i were you, do not install it until you're on the dyno and getting tuned. there is no need to install it before as it only takes 5mins max to do it. Doing ahead of time, you might increase boost too much without knowing accidently. Theres little chance of it happening but no need to take a chance

TurboXS BC's are pretty good. I've used them before.

 

I guess that boost controller does you no good now, huh paul? lol

 

Oh that's harsh.
Give the poor guy a break he's been through enough today.

HEY DO YOU THINK I CAN BORROW IT SINCE YOU WON'T BE NEEDING IT ANYTIME SOON?

I'm just playing.
Good luck with everything Paul.

 

 

^ You guys are harsh. I'll sell you the boost controller. I think it would be best to add a good electronic one.

 

What you know about AEM, lol

 

Oh I get it.
You're in need of some money and you're going charge me double huh?

How much you want for it?

 

^ PM Sent

 

What happened?

 

No I wouldn't charge double, I'm not like that. In fact I bought it used for I believe $70 shipped like a month or two ago. I'll sell it for $50 and I'll deliver it. Who else would do that?