i searched a few times and really didnt come up with what i was looking for. i was wanting to know the specific tie in points for a manual boost controller and a boost gauge on my 10AE. the one thing i read about the boost gauge is that the vaccume line needs to be t'd into the pressure sensor vaccume line, closest to the pressure sensor. i'm trying to gather as much info as i can before the new engine goes in here in the next couple of weeks. i already have the old engine out and the new engine on my garage floor, awaiting inake manifold gaskets from mazdatrix.

 

The MBC would be placed as close to the turbo as you can, at least in the general vicinity. As an S4, just cut the hose from the turbo to the waste gate, and one side goes to the MBC and the out to the waste gate diaphram.
For the boost gauge, check to see if a capped vacuum line on the rear of the engine is available. If so, just remove the cap and side the hose on. If not, placement into the boost sensor line as you have indicated, is fine.

 

that sounds simple enough.

 

what types of boost gauges and manual boost controllers are you guys using? any suggestions?

 

GReddy boost gauge but I think you saw my thread about that. I will be ordering Prosport's tomorrow.

I think a lot of folks use the TurboXs MBC. I wouldn't mind getting ahold of a GReddy TVVC.

 

turboxs is a good brand and they are supposed to be fairly accurate in adjusting boost pressure. i think thats what i may stick with. as far as boost gauges are concerned, would you guys reccomend a mechanical or electronic?

 

Hallman makes awesome boost controllers. Im not runnin one yet, i just havent got around to buyin one. But my friend has one, and it is great. They are reasonably priced for how good they are. Also, greddy guages are awesome, also, the v2's backlight is almost identical to the stock RX7 guage cluster.

 

Hallman a good product. I have one I purchased a couple of years ago, quality piece. I even purchased the in-cabin remote, but just haven't gotten around to do the install as I just thought I'd leave the boost a 11 and not add the MBC.

 

if your on a tight budget you can buy a MBC from home depot for a few bucks.. its what i used to do back in my teen years

 

i'm not going to make my own, lol. i'll check out the Hallman brand. i'm just trying to gather as much info as possible so that i can put everything together properly.

 

Whats so special about the Greddy?

 

i think the Greddy was liked because its back lighting was similar to the oem lighting color scheme.

 

Its not making your own. I seen, I believe an older model turbo XS MBC my friend had on his altrac celica. It was the exact same as the one I bought from home depot for 6.88 only he paid 129.99 plus shipping. Oh and It had a Turbo XS sticker on the top . All a manual boost controller is doing is bleeding boost off the turbo, in other words all it is, is a air pressure regulator. Which is used on air compressors so it's in the air compressor section at home depot. Print out a pic of that Greddy MBC, take it to home depot and compare it with the black air pressure regulator thats on the shelf for 6.88. its the exact same thing only the Greddy one is silver and is over 100 plus shipping.

EDIT: this is the one im talking about.. looks like price has gone up a few bucks since I used to do this trusty little trick with my friends cars back in my teen years.

Home Depot boost controller. 29.96USD

 

ooh and look at this.. this is the Greddy TVVC MBC priced at 179.99.

 

If you're going to splurge on a high-priced boost gauge >.> Defi is FTW

 

looks simple enough. just seems like i have to get a couple of barbed fittings for the vaccume lines and its a done deal. and probably just remove the air pressure gauge.