MBC? - Do or Do Not, THAT is the Question.
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MBC? - Do or Do Not, THAT is the Question.
Anyone heard of bad/dangerous things happening with the installation of a Manual Boost Controller? Like full boosting at part throttle, etc... Both pro's and con's welcome here. Should I get a MBC or EBC? Thanks!
If you want to go faster, either an MBC or EBC will definitely help. Tuning the EBC is on your part, and the rest I'm not sure of. Installing an MBC shouldn't be a problem. The amount of boost should not exceed 16psi on a stock turbo.
make sure you have AT LEAST!!! a boost guage if not also an EGT gauge...
dont go ver anythign 15.7-16.0 PSI
and i would suggest not doin it on a catted up pipe, i would replace the up pipe before puttin in an EBC or EBC
and if you plan to go EBC route, you should just spend the $ on a cobb reflash, it turns up your boost and makes the car run super smooth
dont go ver anythign 15.7-16.0 PSI
and i would suggest not doin it on a catted up pipe, i would replace the up pipe before puttin in an EBC or EBC
and if you plan to go EBC route, you should just spend the $ on a cobb reflash, it turns up your boost and makes the car run super smooth
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Originally posted by Daredevil
make sure you have AT LEAST!!! a boost guage if not also an EGT gauge...
make sure you have AT LEAST!!! a boost guage if not also an EGT gauge...
Originally posted by Daredevil
and if you plan to go EBC route, you should just spend the $ on a cobb reflash, it turns up your boost and makes the car run super smooth
and if you plan to go EBC route, you should just spend the $ on a cobb reflash, it turns up your boost and makes the car run super smooth
I used to use a MBC and sinca I had all the cats I had to watch the boost guage all the time while on the freeway bc you build it way too fast. I took it off bc it was annoying but the car was fast
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the only problem with a manual boost controler is partial throttle full boost.
its rather bad for the car, and it only happens with a MBC installed. The stock wastegate solenoid can control it ( it will only let you build full boost under 100% throttle )
I ran a mbc for a while, and the car was a lot better when I reflashed the car and allowed the ECU to control the boost
its rather bad for the car, and it only happens with a MBC installed. The stock wastegate solenoid can control it ( it will only let you build full boost under 100% throttle )
I ran a mbc for a while, and the car was a lot better when I reflashed the car and allowed the ECU to control the boost
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Any reflash/UTEC is going to be better then a MBC. Of course you are going to pay for it. I'm currently running an MBC while saving up for a ECUTek reflash
PTFB - Isnt really a problem once you learn to drive around it. You dont have to keep an eye ont he boost gauge, you should be able to get a feel for the engine enough to know about where you should lift off the throttle to keep boost to an acceptable level. I do always remove my MBC when going up to reno/tahoe/etc. There is too much part throttle climbs up those hills, and you would definitely get PTFB.
PTFB - Isnt really a problem once you learn to drive around it. You dont have to keep an eye ont he boost gauge, you should be able to get a feel for the engine enough to know about where you should lift off the throttle to keep boost to an acceptable level. I do always remove my MBC when going up to reno/tahoe/etc. There is too much part throttle climbs up those hills, and you would definitely get PTFB.
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I wouldn't recomend a MBC. I had one on my 04 and it ran like crap and was slower than without it. The car runs much better without it. Save the money and get a reflash. $400 for 25 or HP. Hard to beat.