okay to run no boost controller?

[rnbguy]

is it okay to run no boost controller for a couple of months? as my understanding goes, you'll only need one when you want to raise boost am i right?

[DLO01]

The boost controller is not an issue.

What is though, is everything else up to scratch to run the turbo? Everything installed tunned etc?

You can use the turbos stock Actuator arm to adjust your boost. Its a simple nut arrangement to adjust boost levels. You do not need a controller.

The anoying thing with the stock Arm is that it is a pain in the ass adjusting boost when tunning. ie very hot down there.

[rnbguy]

thank you :)

[SLOWEGG]

Sometimes you do need a boost controller to hold the boost steady. Im having abit of problems of my boost dropping at higher rev range but apparently its normal if you're running a bleed type controller or actuator.

[rnbguy]

i dont mind boost drops, just spikes i want to stay away from

[aimre]

Sometimes you do need a boost controller to hold the boost steady. Im having abit of problems of my boost dropping at higher rev range but apparently its normal if you're running a bleed type controller or actuator.

what turbo u running?

[rnbguy]

man i gotta learn how to reduce boost on this turbo before i plug it in, i think TD04L come stock just under 14lbs, correct me if im wrong, im hoping their around 7-8psi

[STOCK]

The amount of boost it will run at is dependant on many things such as turbo manifold flow, dump pipe + exhaust but most of all the motor you bolt it on to.

[rnbguy]

yeah ill plug it in, plug in boost guage and check from there...

[SLOWEGG]

what turbo u running?

GT28.

[WPN.22R]

Boost controller is only needed if you want to set a hi and low setting. If you're not fussed, just use the standard wastegate/ actuator that came with your turbo.

[aimre]

GT28.

Disco Potato?

[fishman]

i've never seen anyone ask so many questions in such little time. you should really do more research before just asking all these single quesitons every 5 mins.

[rnbguy]

why should i do that?

[fishman]

cause it's annoying, and wasting space on the forum.

[rnbguy]

now you answered that question, was is so F*KEN hard you moron, youve just demonstrated how easy it is to answer a question, and how hard it is to get YOUR point accross ...

[fishman]

yeah just start up a few more threads. you're doin well.

[serpo]

yeah just start up a few more threads. you're doin well.

dude its god hes asking questions, hes making sure he has everything so he doesnt blow his engine, if he makes 1 thread then you will be talking about 10 diff things at once so just leave him alone

[SLOWEGG]

Disco Potato?

About that size.

[serpo]

why are they called disco potato?

[DLO01]

why are they called disco potato?

Just Googled it:

The Garrett GT28RS (350hp Disco Potato) was developed by Garrett in the US for a project car called the Disco Potato with a SR20 powerplant. The car's power was impressive, 280 hp at the wheels, but not earth-shattering. The driving experience however, was. Throttle response was excellent, turbo lag virtually non-existent, and the tyre-smoking horsepower was outstanding. The turbo spooled up early, making so much torque, that the best quarter-mile time (13.7 at 104.5 mph) was achieved launching in second gear. The vehicle was so successful that Garrett the turbo as the GT28RS

[serpo]

aww nice ill try buy one of them then

[Weq]

u cant run a turbo without a boost controller. if u do, u will run unlimited boost and defaintly end up blowing your engine or gearbox.

[rnbguy]

cool ill prolly end up getting a manual one bcuz their cheap as piss, but u sure bout that info mate? i thought running no controller would run the turbo at the actuators boost setting

[DLO01]

Weq, what are you talking about?

With an internal wastgate, acutator with hose to compressor side, and arm to WG, you do not need a controller. The actuator is the controller.

I have done it, as have others.

[rnbguy]

ive seen it been done 2.

[DLO01]

Hes probably just read your 1st post and thought you not running any controller at all, including the stock actuator etc.

[rnbguy]

prolly :)

[serpo]

my mate runs his Cordia without1 but he has built engine so it can take like 20PSi spikes lol

[SLOWEGG]

king cordia? like the fully sick uleh one that runs 12s and beats everyone.

[serpo]

king cordia? like the fully sick uleh one that runs 12s and beats everyone.

ummm nooooo, its an AB86 runnin 20PSI and he's an Aussie

[civic_mods]

even with a boost controller the lowest psi u can set is the actual psi of the standard actuator, so in other words boost controller helps in build up boost faster n to raise boost.

[SLOWEGG]

ummm nooooo, its an AB86 runnin 20PSI and he's an Aussie

Lol sorry mate i was only joking around. I just finished reading that cordia thread.

[serpo]

Lol sorry mate i was only joking around. I just finished reading that cordia thread.

lol o ok thats cool

[aimre]

even with a boost controller the lowest psi u can set is the actual psi of the standard actuator, so in other words boost controller helps in build up boost faster n to raise boost.

Depends what controller u got, bleed ones dont usually

[DLO01]

No, Civic_mods is right:

If you have a standard actuator.

Hook up a bleed boost controller.

Fully close the bleed contoller.

It will run the same boost as without the bleed controller.

Once you screw open the bleed controller, so it does start bleeding.

You will increase boost.

As your effectivly tricking the actuator that its reading less because its bleeding off boost before it gets to the actuator.

[civic_mods]

^^ yupeee.. tat's correct. been tru mbc(gfb, turbosmart, + no brand) n ebc (e-01, avcr, hks).

[rnbguy]

exactly what i thought thanx for confirming.

[TEGZOTIC]

as every 1 else said u dont need a boost controler,, but if your getting a seperate turbo and wastegate, try and get a wastegate thats the closes to the psi u want to be running the turbo at,,, so in other words get a 8-10psi wastegate.