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Old May 10, 2004 | 11:11 PM
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What's the best MBC out there?

Anyone know which MBC has the least boost spike?
I was thinking of getting an EBC but can't afford it right now.

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Old May 10, 2004 | 11:12 PM
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Old May 10, 2004 | 11:12 PM
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e.) none of the above.
Old May 10, 2004 | 11:15 PM
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no clue but everyone seems to like the Joe P mbc
Old May 10, 2004 | 11:17 PM
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ok so here's the thing, I had a MBC on my car for about 2 years, and recently even at the lowest level it would spike up to 1.5 bars. So i figured the spring inside is screwed. I changed it back to stock yesterday, and when i floor the boost only goes to .5 bars (about 7-8 pounds) Does this sound right with stock boost? I thought stock WRX's ran at 14 bounds. Anyone know what might be the problem?
Old May 10, 2004 | 11:33 PM
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what gear were u in?
Old May 10, 2004 | 11:36 PM
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maybe u wanna post this in the EJ20T section
Old May 10, 2004 | 11:49 PM
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Were you in the lower gears? I don't think you can hit 14psi unless you're in 3rd or 4th. Also, maybe you should check your hoses and connections. Does it feel like it's boosting 8psi?


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Old May 11, 2004 | 12:06 AM
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I agree....

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Old May 11, 2004 | 08:21 AM
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Originally Posted by blackwagonrx
ok so here's the thing, I had a MBC on my car for about 2 years, and recently even at the lowest level it would spike up to 1.5 bars. So i figured the spring inside is screwed. I changed it back to stock yesterday, and when i floor the boost only goes to .5 bars (about 7-8 pounds) Does this sound right with stock boost? I thought stock WRX's ran at 14 bounds. Anyone know what might be the problem?
try reset the ecu and have it learn all over again with stock boost solenoid.
Old May 11, 2004 | 09:58 AM
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why is everyone saying none of the above? just curious?
Old May 11, 2004 | 12:01 PM
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without proper fuel/timing correction don't add boost

Engine = boom!!

1st and 2nd = .05 or 7.5psi

3rd,4th,5th = .1 or 14.7psi

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Old May 11, 2004 | 12:25 PM
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my bad, nevermind

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Old May 11, 2004 | 01:59 PM
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are you sure thats the thread? its about a guy that wants to know if he should get a stick or auto.
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i've tried resetting my ecu but i get the same results. .5 bar at all the gears



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