ian_finlayson Posted July 10, 2005 Posted July 10, 2005 Managed to fit my boost controller on friday. It an armval one from ebay ( saw a recomendation on scoobynet), maybe not the best type but I thought it had to be worth a try. I'll point out now that if I see ANY strange boost values then it's coming off as I want to keep my engine in good order and not in bits on the road. Anyway drove to my mums up the a82 yesterday and wow what a difference. Running 14psi on full boost with no over fuelling probs. Its like a new car. I amn't too bothered about full boost as I'm no nutter on the road but the pick up is a world away from before. The turbo spools up so much quicker now and also comes on at 2750rpm really strong. Delighted!!!!!!!
andrew_lally Posted July 10, 2005 Posted July 10, 2005 Superb mate.....does this controller give you the option to vary the boost????...and how much did it cost??? You got a link to the ebay location??? cheers andy
ian_finlayson Posted July 10, 2005 Author Posted July 10, 2005 Was a mere 25 notes on ebay, came with instructions and arrived very quickly. Its a manual ball and spring version and though I know it hasn't got the finest adjustment in the world it seems a quality item.
RS Grant Posted July 11, 2005 Posted July 11, 2005 Sounds like a Dawes Device style controller.... I'm interested, cause you make it sound like it spools up quicker than it did before.. does it?? I was under the impression that you had to have an Electronic Boost Controller to adjust various other settings to make the Turbo spool earlier. Cheers, Grant
drb5 Posted July 11, 2005 Posted July 11, 2005 Up the boost and it try's to get there quicker, hence it spool's quicker.
ian_finlayson Posted July 11, 2005 Author Posted July 11, 2005 As I said above the difference is remarkable, I cannot emphasise that enough. It is identical to the dawes device, visually anyway. Before when overtaking for example you waited, 2000rpm, 2500, 3000 waaah and off we go. Now at just 2500 its picking up better and at 2750 ish it just takes off hard and keeps going harder than ever. Went out yesterday and really noticed that between 5500 and 6500 the pull is still coming where as before it was starting to wash away a bit. Just noticed the question about ebay link, here you go http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...ssPageName=WDVW
Nelsdir Posted July 11, 2005 Posted July 11, 2005 I take it there's still no overboost? And have you polished that tailpipe yet
ian_finlayson Posted July 12, 2005 Author Posted July 12, 2005 Neil, fitted it did one run on min setting got 12 psi, then applied one turn and got 14. Left it at that. I've had overboost once, earlier tonight so will be turning it back a fraction later. I am determined not to blow up 107. Car is now gleaming too. I'm at my mums and it got a good clean today. Looking lovely. Did two panels with quick clay and came out a treat, sooooo smooth. Applied some touch up in places too so overall pretty pleased with her. Tailpipe is so shiny I have to wear sunglasses going past it now. But I'm now going back to sea tomorrow so after I have a pint with the lads later (just one) I will be tucking her into bed in my mums garage. I'll be so sad leaving her, but I know when I get back she'll be going for a check up and hopefully getting her boots refurbished too. Depending on money maybe a subtle remap too. Then again I may leave that and get the spoiler painted again and pay dentmaster a visit. Spotted a couple of new slight dents ( at least I think they are new) Now that she is so shiny I can see them. PS I have actually taken my own photos
Jazmac Posted July 12, 2005 Posted July 12, 2005 yeah i bought one of those a month ago but aint fitted it yet, need to get it back on the road asap, itching to get back out in it, i will be looking for a little help when fitting it as i dont think the instructions i got are to clear. plus dont want to set it up to receive over boost. or u could take a pic in situ and send it to me that would help.
ian_finlayson Posted July 12, 2005 Author Posted July 12, 2005 Sorry off abroad tomorrow for ten weeks or so. I'll be online occasionally so will try and help. I found Neilsdir to be a great help. I have taken some photos and will try to post these when I reach work. But tonight it is too late . Rule 1 though - get a boost guage, rule 2 try and make it a decent one. I've got a grahame goode one and apparently it is up to scratch.
ian_finlayson Posted July 14, 2005 Author Posted July 14, 2005 Here is a pic. The pipe that was there has a t piece and is removed with the third pipe coming off the t piece blanked off with tape or screw and left loose. I used a bit of pipe from a parts suppiler to replace all hoses. I also marked the inlet of the original to ensure that when i refit the original it goes back on the same way. Hope the pic comes out ok. I am rubbish at this stuff.
Jazmac Posted July 15, 2005 Posted July 15, 2005 fantastic finnie, to be honest it was the t section that was confusing me, did not know if the valve was fitted b4 or after, but as from the pic and ur description i can see it goes straight bang in the middle and the 3rd leg blanked off,was starting to get a baldy bit with all the scratchin the head and trying to make sense of the instructions supplied. Cheers mate, i owe u a jar.
ian_finlayson Posted July 16, 2005 Author Posted July 16, 2005 No bother mate, it makes a change that I have helped someone on here. I am pretty new to this scooby stuff. I see you are in glasgow, I've seen a silver classic like yours around shawlands a couple of times, is that you. If I hadn't got the RB5 I was going to get a silver classic and do just what yu have done. 18s colour coded and more power!!! You have good taste
Jazmac Posted July 16, 2005 Posted July 16, 2005 im in clydebank finnie, the only time im in shawlands is to take the misses to tusk for a bit of scran, great grub in there.
ian_finlayson Posted July 16, 2005 Author Posted July 16, 2005 Too expensive if you ask me, try Ivory towards teh vicotria. Or Bella Napoli has a great restaurant out the back. Good value with fantastic food.
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