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Once the boost controller closes, there has to be some way to bleed off the excess pressure between the MBC and the wastegate actuator. That is the bleed hole they are talking about.

You can get a good MBC for $45. I would just save my cash and do it right.

However, this unit does look like it will get the job done.
 
#5 ·
SleepR DSM said:
So, no one sees any harm that could result from running this style of boost controller?
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It looks like a PITA to adjust. Youd have to loosen the clamps on the hoses to turn. I think once the hose clamps are re-tightened you wouldn't have to worry about it unscrewing itself...or would ya? I don't know.

Also look into how fail safe the thing would be. If it were to malfuntion, would be the outcome. That's the nice part about a JoeP, if the ball and adjuster fell apart, you'd just fall back to stock boost and not worry about overboosting.

The nice part about a JoeP or a hallman is that you can make adjustments quick and accurately then lock it down. It's worth the extra $$$ IMHO.

And like ProjectGSX mentioned, that bleed hole is important.
 
#7 ·
Used boost controllers can be had for $25, and a professionally made one is worth the extra investment IMO. I wanted to take the cheap route myself when I first started modding turbo cars, but after looking around, I realized for a few bucks more, I could do better. Joe P's and Hallman MBC's are worth every penny.
 
#8 ·
I'll never understand. They are put together the exact same way as if you made one yourself. I know this for a fact. I have a hallman that came with a car that I bought. It is exactly the same as the one I built for myself for $3 in hardware store parts. You would be saving yourself $70+ off the price of a brand new one and $22 off the price of a used one. What is there to think about? Its not hard to build one. Trust me. It took all of 2 hours including the time to buy the parts, put them together, put the finished product in the car, and set the boost. It works perfect. Oh well, waste your money if you wish.
 
#9 ·
It's just my opinion. I'd rather have peace of mind knowing someone who is experienced, built it. They took the time to get the right spring length, and type, and have run it successfully on thousands of vehicles. Somethings I'd rather not do myself.
The link SleepR DSM posted looks TOO cheap, and like it'd be a waste of time when you wanted to adjust the boost.
 
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natedogg66 said:
I'll never understand. They are put together the exact same way as if you made one yourself. I know this for a fact. I have a hallman that came with a car that I bought. It is exactly the same as the one I built for myself for $3 in hardware store parts. You would be saving yourself $70+ off the price of a brand new one and $22 off the price of a used one. What is there to think about? Its not hard to build one. Trust me. It took all of 2 hours including the time to buy the parts, put them together, put the finished product in the car, and set the boost. It works perfect. Oh well, waste your money if you wish.
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It all depends on what you have going on in terms of disposable cash. I spent $55 on my JoeP shipped. I didn't have to do any research, I didn't have to hunt down parts, I didn't have to worry about making mistakes. All in all I would have wasted more than 2 hours on it with the research and going to the store to get parts. That was worth $52 to me for the $3 in parts I bought. I'm so busy with work and my family, my time is worth the money, it wasn't a waste to me.
 
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