Fubar231 Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 Im getting a turboxs high preformance mbc bla bla whatever. Alright what i was askin about is if i mount it in cabin, will i get any surging as oppobsed to mounting under the hood due to the length of the lines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boosted98gst Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 Im getting a turboxs high preformance mbc bla bla whatever. Alright what i was askin about is if i mount it in cabin, will i get any surging as oppobsed to mounting under the hood due to the length of the lines. no Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trjackson Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 I would mount it in the engine bay. Two of my friends (one evo, one honda) had the MBC mounted in the cabin, and it was ungodly loud and rather unbarable. Granted, this was at least 4 years ago, so who knows if the technology has changed or what not to make it quiet. Good luck. Jackson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokey Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 I had a HPMBC on my talon and found that the shortest lines (within reason) provided great results with regard to boost spike and steady performance. The only possible downside that I could see with long lines would be possible boost spike due to delayed pressure to the wastegate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2highpsi Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 Most MBCs have a small hole that releases boost that will annoy the shit out of you. Also you have to worry about someone messing with it. Just leave it in the engine compartment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 I had a HPMBC on my talon and found that the shortest lines (within reason) provided great results with regard to boost spike and steady performance. The only possible downside that I could see with long lines would be possible boost spike due to delayed pressure to the wastegate. True, longer lines = more spike and in a twin turbo setup if the vacuum lines coming from the wastegates are different lengths spiking is also more likely to happen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorne Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 Once you dial your boats in switching it on a daily basis is really not my idea of fun. I would have 2 settings like shanton has WG PRESSURE and KILL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImUrOBGYN Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 I have mine in the engine bay in an incredibly convenient position. I've always heard the shorter the hose you use the better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 Once you dial your boats in switching it on a daily basis is really not my idea of fun. I would have 2 settings like shanton has WG PRESSURE and KILL. The throttle also works as a boost controller... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rotarded1647545491 Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 Manual boost controllers work, but they suck. An EBC is worth every penny. Electronic boost controllers give you not only the flexibility to adjust your boost on the fly, but allow you to controll spool and spiking. Controlling spool can be a traction control of sorts if you are at the power level that has traction issues. By dialing the gain down, you can spool slower to allow you to roll into full boost without breaking traction. This also prevents spiking as well. Many EBCs can also be used as a switch for "spool up" Nitrous shots. I had a ProfecB spec II and absolutely loved it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fubar231 Posted July 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 Well i would buy a EBC but im not trying to drop half a stack on a boost controller lol. Im probably just going to mount the MBC on the passenger side of the car, probly around the strut tower. Also i heard, with MBCs, you can efficently control your boost more. With EBC's they just dial in like 12-12.1-12.2 etc or whatever, but i have been told with MBC's you will have a much more fine tuning area when it comes to boost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hal Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 EBC is definitely better. Just get an AEM tru-boost, it's only $275. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twistedrx7 Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 Greddy ProfecB spec II is around the same price and works pretty damn well. I went from a MBC to a EBC and it is night and day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
y2k2gt Posted July 26, 2008 Report Share Posted July 26, 2008 I have no issues with my dual manual controller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rotarded1647545491 Posted July 26, 2008 Report Share Posted July 26, 2008 but i have been told with MBC's you will have a much more fine tuning area when it comes to boost. LIES! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fubar231 Posted July 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2008 Man. Decisions lol. Also, i cant find the greddy for cheap, and i dont really like the AEM personally. Just not a big fan of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hal Posted July 26, 2008 Report Share Posted July 26, 2008 For what reason? There is a damn fast car around here that runs it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbustuner Posted July 26, 2008 Report Share Posted July 26, 2008 http://www.hallmanboostcontroller.com/order.html The evolution kit uses a cable to raise boost from the cabin,instead of running vacuum lines.If you were buying from the manufacturer it's only 30 more then the turboxs hpbc (you can find better prices on the hallman from other places) My hallman pro was only 80ish shipped new and holds a rock solid 20 psi. I will eventually get my ecu ebc setup and let it control my boost levels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boosted98gst Posted July 26, 2008 Report Share Posted July 26, 2008 im using an hks evc 5 and have the pressure sorces mounted in the engine bay, after going evc I will never even think of buying a cheap ass manual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImUrOBGYN Posted July 27, 2008 Report Share Posted July 27, 2008 There is a HUGE difference in manual boost controllers. I've had many different ones, from homemade to "store bought". I've had a couple that were as good as the ebc's at holding boost, at keeping the wg closed until full boost, decreasing lag, etc. Of course, nothing beats the convenience and total controlability of an ebc (depending on what you get) once installed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miller Posted July 27, 2008 Report Share Posted July 27, 2008 EBC is definitely better. Just get an AEM tru-boost, it's only $275. Just bought mine Friday. Holla slowmo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImUrOBGYN Posted July 28, 2008 Report Share Posted July 28, 2008 Just bought mine Friday. Holla slowmo. Is it in your car or somewhere as easily accessible? Also, where do you live? Just wondering. No reason at all. :lurk: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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