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Steve Wood
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New boost controller
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May 25 2017, 06:39:06 PM »
As I was installing the new alky kit on my son's T, I decided to ditch my old grainger style boost controller which was maxed out around 24 psi and install something that did not cause me to disconnect a hose to adjust it.
I settled on one from Grimm Speed that allegedly allows you to go up to 60 psi....
http://www.grimmspeed.com/manual-boost-controller/
I ran low on alky before I made my final tweaks but it seems to work as advertised.
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Steve Wood
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Re: New boost controller
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May 25 2017, 06:44:01 PM »
Check my speed shop tomorrow after work...see if he deals with the company. 1/4 pound per click...sounds accurate.
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Re: New boost controller
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May 25 2017, 06:56:06 PM »
That would be handy on the TBSS... right now I using a tiny nitrous pill as a pressure bleed on the top of the wastegate. Quick and easy means of going from 9 to 12 psi and destroying a transmission.
That is one sexy cool-guy part, Steve!
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Re: New boost controller
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May 25 2017, 06:56:19 PM »
We need to send you some black tiewraps
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Steve Wood
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Re: New boost controller
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May 25 2017, 06:56:42 PM »
bought it on amazon. It does seem to be moving up 4 psi per one full turn. The clicks are easier to feel than hear..of course, I don't hear very well! Takes some effort to turn, will not change position on you.
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Steve Wood
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Re: New boost controller
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May 27 2017, 12:16:47 PM »
Steve years ago I used to have one similar that was dash mounted. It was basically just a Bleeder Valve & each turn allowed more air to escape so I'm wondering if this is the same kind of setup? It uses a "T" just like my old one did & it worked pretty decent. I just looked on Jack Cottons site & he sells almost the exact same unit I had, but says it's for External Gate?
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Steve Wood
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Re: New boost controller
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May 27 2017, 01:52:34 PM »
This one has two ports and goes in the line like any other manual controller. It's a mix between a Grainger style and a regulator. Seems to have a wider range and more precise.
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Steve Wood
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Re: New boost controller
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May 27 2017, 02:59:07 PM »
Good to know, I haven't had one for a few years but I like that setup so I'll keep this for future reference.
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David
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