FAST850R Posted December 8, 2011 Report Share Posted December 8, 2011 Hello, I'm about to buy a mbc, but before I do, I have a few questions. I never installed mbc so bare with me. If I buy it, how do I know what psi my car is running, and how to adjust it? Do I need to buy a boost gauge to check? Any brand you guys prefer? Or it doesn't matter? I'm buying it to get ARD white tune Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s_moneh Posted December 8, 2011 Report Share Posted December 8, 2011 i think even before u do an mbc, GET a boost gauge...... once that's complete get the mbc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volvo5.0 Posted December 8, 2011 Report Share Posted December 8, 2011 You'll need a boost gauge to properly set up a MBC, so install that first. Can't go wrong with a Hallman Pro RX. If you're getting a tune from Lucky anyway, save your money and don't install a MBC. The boost will be controlled by the tune. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s_moneh Posted December 8, 2011 Report Share Posted December 8, 2011 ^^ this, but a gauge is HIGHLY recommended Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GltGreco Posted December 8, 2011 Report Share Posted December 8, 2011 yes, i would say get a decent boost gauge then get the ARD tune and let the tune control the boost via the bcs/tcv, maybe even try a new bcs/tcv or HD version before going to an mbc. I do recommend the hallman pro RX if you do get one mine was super precise, never spiked, held super strong etc...but mbcs can get you into trouble if misused/abused but im not gonna get into that here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FAST850R Posted December 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2011 Ok, thank you for the replies. I'll research some boost gauges. I'm excited :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWL Posted December 9, 2011 Report Share Posted December 9, 2011 Get a boost gauge first, that way you will know when you hooked up the wrong hose and your target of 12 psi is overshot to 17 psi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FAST850R Posted December 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2011 Do I need voltmeter and air,fuel mixture gauge? I see many people have those 3gauge pod....I wonder those gauges are necessary. I will eventually mod my car in the future, and since I'm getting a boost gauge, I will get other 2 gauges, if they are really necessary. Any advice on this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GltGreco Posted December 9, 2011 Report Share Posted December 9, 2011 i would say boost gauge is the only essential one for what you have planned to do now, but as you move on with modifying you will most likely need a wideband afr gauge and then some run people egt, trans temp, volts w.e to fill the third Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FAST850R Posted December 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2011 i would say boost gauge is the only essential one for what you have planned to do now, but as you move on with modifying you will most likely need a wideband afr gauge and then some run people egt, trans temp, volts w.e to fill the third Thank you for the reply. Yes I think I just need a boost gauge for now. I'll order a gauge pod from gaugepod.com and a gauge from summit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gideon35T Posted December 9, 2011 Report Share Posted December 9, 2011 I plan on adding a MBC to an ARD tune. However, the tune is for controlling 95% of boost and the mbc is for tweaking ONLY. Due to the high elevation here, boost development is a bit lethargic. I don't want it tuned for though because I regularly travel to Tucson and Phoenix where it's closer to sea level. So, if I get a tune NOT designed for elevation then use the mbc for tweaking and slight compensation for elevation then I get the best of both worlds. The point is simply that if you're getting a tune you should let that be your primary boost controller.I also recommend the Hallman Pro RX btw. It's a bit pricey but probably the most consistent mbc I've ever seen/used. Just dont get a mbc made from homedepot plumbing parts. They work but will never be as good as a "real" mbc and may cause spikes. Good luck with the car modding :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FAST850R Posted December 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2011 I plan on adding a MBC to an ARD tune. However, the tune is for controlling 95% of boost and the mbc is for tweaking ONLY. Due to the high elevation here, boost development is a bit lethargic. I don't want it tuned for though because I regularly travel to Tucson and Phoenix where it's closer to sea level. So, if I get a tune NOT designed for elevation then use the mbc for tweaking and slight compensation for elevation then I get the best of both worlds. The point is simply that if you're getting a tune you should let that be your primary boost controller. I also recommend the Hallman Pro RX btw. It's a bit pricey but probably the most consistent mbc I've ever seen/used. Just dont get a mbc made from homedepot plumbing parts. They work but will never be as good as a "real" mbc and may cause spikes. Good luck with the car modding :-) Thank you for the advice and recommendation. I will get a boost gauge first, then I will get ARD tune. After that I will get a MBC to tweak it little bit Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jardim Posted December 10, 2011 Report Share Posted December 10, 2011 In my years of watching people do things to their cars and whatnot i found the 3 most essential gauges are Boost, A/F ratio and Oil Pressure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BtownVolvo Posted December 10, 2011 Report Share Posted December 10, 2011 In my years of watching people do things to their cars and whatnot i found the 3 most essential gauges are Boost, A/F ratio and Oil Pressure. I would argue an EGT in there above oil pressure. For street use at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jardim Posted December 11, 2011 Report Share Posted December 11, 2011 ^Yea for street use you dont really need to monitor Oil pressure, this is more for the person who plans on being at WOT for long periods of time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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