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Old 03-31-2008, 12:51 AM   #1
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are the manual boost controllers from ebay any good as far as brands . like if i was to get one from ebay will that work ok? the bost controller goes in beteen those two thing on the turbo right?
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Old 03-31-2008, 08:58 AM   #2
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Holy crap.
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Old 03-31-2008, 09:14 AM   #3
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no no no keep out of your engine bay, your motor will thank you...mbc are not the way to go...
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Old 03-31-2008, 09:23 AM   #4
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There are two types of people who use boost controllers:

1. People with the knowledge after much research.
2. Hood rats with no knowledge that end up popping their motor.

Decide which category you are in. Then either buy a boost controller worth a crap or don't use one of any type.
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Old 03-31-2008, 12:02 PM   #5
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why do you need a boost controller
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Old 03-31-2008, 12:05 PM   #6
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just pull the vac hose off the wastegate, theres some more boost for ya

Edit: Just had to add a just kidding. I hope everyone realized that IS a joke....
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Old 03-31-2008, 12:09 PM   #7
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Why not get a good tune instead? They are MUCH cheape in the long run
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Old 03-31-2008, 02:12 PM   #8
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i think this man says it best!!!! NO do not do a manual boost controller...your car with hate u!!!
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Old 03-31-2008, 04:03 PM   #9
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rather than spend the $20 for a cheap mbc that will most like blow your motor up, save up and get a tune done. you and your car will be much happier
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