Anyone in Toronto run one? I'm looking at the higher end model, the one with 2 valves. I hate boost spikes. I need one that doesn't bleed off at high RPMS too.

If you got one, let me know how it is. How many pounds you are running and how much you paid, I think I can get one from Marco for like $230 plus tax or something.

thanks

ronnie

At that price, you might as well pay alittle more for an used electrical one!

Ronnie, the cheapy manual ones seem to do quite well on these cars, even on the more wildly modded cars (e.g. Marc Hallman went 11s on his basic ball and spring type MBC). If you hold off on the more expensive boost controller (for now at least) you can build your own ball and spring type for almost nothing and spend the money on another mod.

Your car and your money of course, just a suggestion.

For what it's worth, I have been very pleased with the "XBC" unit that I got from Extreme Motorsports. I have it set at ~14.5Psi, and I have yet to have to adjust it, or fiddle with it.
This is a very capable unit. It's still a ball and spring set up, but a little more durable than the standard fishtank valve.

Furthermore, it's practically one of the first things that attracts people's eyes when the hood is open, due to the fine anodized blue finish, and large easy-to-grip red adjustment knob.
"Wow cool!What is THIS thing for??"


Dan

[ December 06, 2001: Message edited by: Dan Sarkar ]

The vladamir bustamante MBC works very good too, and its only $40 bucks mailed to your door.

I got the Joe P. manual boost controller for $80 canadian, haven't had a problem yet, it'd set a 15 psi, and it holds great.

If your going to spend $230 for a MBC, spend a little more and get an electronic one

DIY Boost Controller (ball and spring type) - Make it yourself = ~$10CAN

... or I make it and send it to your door for $30CAN+shipping (approx $2-3 to TO)

I'm using the Busta-controller. It's awesome. Very responsive due to teh stiff spring (makes adjustment a little trickier but you get used to it). I've had this set at 15, 17, 19, 22psi and it's done great.
For $40 to your door you can't go wrong

I bought one used (turbo xs dual stage) and I love it! Its worth every penny! Very stable and easy to adjust, I have it set at 11 and 20 on a 14b

And as for going with an electronic boost controler, I can't stand setting them, and it removes the in cab temptation to up the boost!