Probably a silly newbie question about boost!

[Jake_h]

I'm looking at manual boost controllers on eBay, are these safe to use? I'm trying to squeeze more power out of my E8 on a tight budget (sadly saving for a wedding)! I will eventually go down to NR in lincoln for a remap!

 

[Steveyb_evo3]

Don't skimp on mods do it once and do it properly

 

[B6lee]

Cheapest and best way to do it is to fit a 3 point boost solenoid for around £45 and let the ecu control the boost

 

[Steveyb_evo3]

+1 3port

 

[Clarkie-boi]

Personally I'd put the wedding on hold a lil longer then do a proper job to the car, buy cheap you'll end up buying twice and sometimes spending more :/

 

[Jake_h]

Yeh I understand about doing things on the cheap, i just wasn't sure if It was something that could be used safely?
Sorry guys when I say newbie, I'm really mean it!! What's a 3 point boost solenoid?

 

[Jake_h]

Grimmspeed 3-port Electronic Boost Control Solenoid (Evo 8 / 9) - Modern Automotive Performance
Is that the sort of thing I should be looking for?

 

[B6lee]

Your car already has a boost solenoid as standard but only a 2 port. Exchanging it for a 3 port means some of the pressure can be bleed off so in effect higher boost levels can be reached.
However boost levels should not be increased with out the fueling and ignition being checked and tweaked by a recommended mapper.
Basically if you want more power then just cranking up the boost is not the answer. Remapping is the only way and should only be done and can only be done by those in the know. But be careful as some don't know enough

 

[B6lee]

This is what you want

http://rspec.co.uk/boost-controllers/boost-solenoids/3-port-boost-control-solenoid

 

[fq-craigus]

I use a dawes device on my car it doesn't spike and holds a constant boost. This is a temp measure until my 3 port is Plummed in but I can't fault it

 

[Jake_h]

B6lee thanks a lot for your help mate, I think I may just pop down to NR and slap it on the plastic (obviously not telling the misses)!!

 

[B6lee]

B6lee thanks a lot for your help mate, I think I may just pop down to NR and slap it on the plastic (obviously not telling the misses)!!

That's the spirit
And if your misses asks I know nothing

 

[Jake_h]

Hey you started this......I'm being misled is my excuse!! Look out for any new members acting suspiciously!!! Haha

 

[sponners]

as said you don't want to be upping the boost without a remap or at least get it checked tobe running safely.

nothing wrong with a good quality manual boost controller - cheap and reliable.

 

[micevo]

as said you don't want to be upping the boost without a remap or at least get it checked tobe running safely.

nothing wrong with a good quality manual boost controller - cheap and reliable.

absolutely, nothing wrong with a dawes device and hold boost very well, plus only take minuets to install.........