# boost controller question????

**URL:** <https://forums.speedlife.net/t/boost-controller-question/23148>\
**Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\
**Created:** [January 16, 2007, 5:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/boost-controller-question/23148 "2007-01-16T17:16:59Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 20\
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**Author:** ![layzie](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/layzie/32/7599_2.png) [@layzie](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/layzie)\
**Post date:** [January 16, 2007, 5:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/boost-controller-question/23148/1 "2007-01-16T17:16:59Z")

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can i take off this fine adjustment piece and put a plug in its spot?

![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/layzie298/100_0646.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/layzie298/100_0646.jpg)

![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/layzie298/100_0647.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/layzie298/100_0647.jpg)

![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/layzie298/100_0648.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/layzie298/100_0648.jpg)

this piece is making it hard as hell to mount

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**Author:** ![turbo\_ls1\_ss](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/turbo_ls1_ss/32/7303_2.png) [@turbo\_ls1\_ss](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/turbo_ls1_ss)\
**Post date:** [January 16, 2007, 5:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/boost-controller-question/23148/2 "2007-01-16T17:18:46Z")

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heres a tip. take out the spring in ur wastegate. put in a solid slab of metal. 😉

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**Author:** ![layzie](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/layzie/32/7599_2.png) [@layzie](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/layzie)\
**Post date:** [January 16, 2007, 5:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/boost-controller-question/23148/3 "2007-01-16T17:26:29Z")

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shut it fbod boy :lol:

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**Author:** ![turbo\_ls1\_ss](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/turbo_ls1_ss/32/7303_2.png) [@turbo\_ls1\_ss](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/turbo_ls1_ss)\
**Post date:** [January 16, 2007, 5:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/boost-controller-question/23148/4 "2007-01-16T17:28:14Z")

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im just trying to help u out buddy. its fun when theres someone to race. just trying to give ur lil honduh every advantage possible? :gotme: 💏

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**Author:** ![layzie](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/layzie/32/7599_2.png) [@layzie](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/layzie)\
**Post date:** [January 16, 2007, 5:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/boost-controller-question/23148/5 "2007-01-16T17:30:10Z")

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😢

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**Author:** ![turbo\_ls1\_ss](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/turbo_ls1_ss/32/7303_2.png) [@turbo\_ls1\_ss](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/turbo_ls1_ss)\
**Post date:** [January 16, 2007, 5:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/boost-controller-question/23148/6 "2007-01-16T17:30:36Z")

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🙂 :lol:

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**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\
**Post date:** [January 16, 2007, 5:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/boost-controller-question/23148/7 "2007-01-16T17:32:03Z")

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Manual boost controller = booooooo. 🙂

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**Author:** ![layzie](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/layzie/32/7599_2.png) [@layzie](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/layzie)\
**Post date:** [January 16, 2007, 5:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/boost-controller-question/23148/8 "2007-01-16T17:32:58Z")

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dual stage controlled by your ecu = stfu josh but with love

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**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\
**Post date:** [January 16, 2007, 5:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/boost-controller-question/23148/9 "2007-01-16T17:35:00Z")

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lol

![http://www.turboxs.com/uploaded_images/200.jpg](http://www.turboxs.com/uploaded_images/200.jpg)

Call Turbo XS and get them to send you the part in this pic to replace the huge part you’ve got. But make sure to keep on their asses 'cause their customer service blows.

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**Author:** ![layzie](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/layzie/32/7599_2.png) [@layzie](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/layzie)\
**Post date:** [January 16, 2007, 5:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/boost-controller-question/23148/10 "2007-01-16T17:35:42Z")

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is it just a plug?

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**Author:** ![turbo\_ls1\_ss](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/turbo_ls1_ss/32/7303_2.png) [@turbo\_ls1\_ss](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/turbo_ls1_ss)\
**Post date:** [January 16, 2007, 5:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/boost-controller-question/23148/11 "2007-01-16T17:35:50Z")

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Greddy Profec B Spec 1 is where its at. the non digital simple one. no probs, consistant, and can control spike. if i was baller, i’d get the Eboost2

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**Author:** ![layzie](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/layzie/32/7599_2.png) [@layzie](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/layzie)\
**Post date:** [January 16, 2007, 5:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/boost-controller-question/23148/12 "2007-01-16T17:37:08Z")

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why i dont need that. my ecu will controll the different settings the manual can hold. all i need is to settings

15lbs and fasterthenturbols1ss

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**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\
**Post date:** [January 16, 2007, 5:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/boost-controller-question/23148/13 "2007-01-16T17:42:15Z")

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> [@layzie](#):
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> is it just a plug?

You tell me - from your pics it looks like a spring and a ball popped out when you removed it, lol.

I don’t know anything about how that controller is designed. But it seems that they make a smaller part from that pic I posted. Best bet is to call them and find out :tup:

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**Author:** ![turbo\_ls1\_ss](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/turbo_ls1_ss/32/7303_2.png) [@turbo\_ls1\_ss](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/turbo_ls1_ss)\
**Post date:** [January 16, 2007, 5:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/boost-controller-question/23148/14 "2007-01-16T17:44:14Z")

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my ecu handles all boost levels too on 2bar mapping. im not talking about that. im just talking about ease of choosing boost levels and how hard it comes on. annddd…NO 🙂

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**Author:** ![layzie](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/layzie/32/7599_2.png) [@layzie](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/layzie)\
**Post date:** [January 16, 2007, 5:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/boost-controller-question/23148/15 "2007-01-16T17:47:45Z")

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i guess ill just keep it on. sense its on there and its “high performance” model

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**Author:** ![Shrek](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/shrek/32/7364_2.png) [@Shrek](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shrek)\
**Post date:** [January 17, 2007, 9:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/boost-controller-question/23148/16 "2007-01-17T09:10:50Z")

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I have that same one. Haven’t installed it yet but was wondering what that part did. You adjust boost with the allen screw on the top right? It seams important having the little ball and spring…unless you leave those in there when you plug it…idk?

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**Author:** ![Adictd2b00st](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/adictd2b00st/32/7625_2.png) [@Adictd2b00st](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Adictd2b00st)\
**Post date:** [January 17, 2007, 9:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/boost-controller-question/23148/17 "2007-01-17T09:52:38Z")

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> [@turbo ls1 ss](#):
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> Greddy Profec B Spec 1 is where its at. the non digital simple one. no probs, consistant, and can control spike. if i was baller, i’d get the Eboost2

yep the original profec was great…the new profec b type s works the same way thats whats on the fd :tup:

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**Author:** ![gsx](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gsx/32/7277_2.png) [@gsx](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/gsx)\
**Post date:** [January 17, 2007, 10:02am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/boost-controller-question/23148/18 "2007-01-17T10:02:22Z")

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ball and spring style manual boost controller is the best option…faster spool up…less spiking and boost oscillation…why do you think they use it on all the FAST cars…the original profec b is very good though…i remember a test that was done and that was the closest thing to the manual one(which won the test) plus they’re cheap…

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**Author:** ![v8smkntsi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/b782af/32.png) [@v8smkntsi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/v8smkntsi)\
**Post date:** [January 17, 2007, 1:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/boost-controller-question/23148/19 "2007-01-17T13:40:52Z")

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Original profec-b wouldnt go above ~ 24-25psi. Sucked for me. Type-s does but im pretty happy with my 40$ Joe P MBC. =)

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**Author:** ![turbo\_ls1\_ss](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/turbo_ls1_ss/32/7303_2.png) [@turbo\_ls1\_ss](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/turbo_ls1_ss)\
**Post date:** [January 17, 2007, 1:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/boost-controller-question/23148/20 "2007-01-17T13:43:06Z")

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im boosting 14-15 at the second of like 15 hashmarks on a 10lb spring… idk

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