Boosting the 7MGTE

[MZ20]

Christmas is almost here and that means a couple of pressys I should be getting a boost controller and a guage. I was wondering what would be a good system to run, a relatively cheap one (2-300 for the controller)...anyone got some suggestions of brands etc.??? I will be running 13Lb at the most, but probably 10 or 11.

[Negative Boost]

Can't suggest any brands but i can say dont forget about the factory fuel cut at 10.5psi.

[HKS_TRD]

You could chuck a few washers behind the wastegate actuator mounting plate to raise the boost too. Alot cheaper.

[RObErT_RaTh]

Get an Independant Electronic Boost Controller kit from Jaycar and either build it yourself or get a mate too. They are under $100 un-assembled. But you also need the hand controller which may be another $60

[Yian]

You could chuck a few washers behind the wastegate actuator mounting plate to raise the boost too. Alot cheaper.

Bodgy. I like it It does work however. In my car too heh heh.

[tooch]

The Greddy Profec B Spec II is probably the best value EBC, but is probably still just over your budget. Take a look at the Gizzmo IBC as well, I think you may be able to get one in that price range, and from all reviews I've heard it's not half bad either.

But try the ghetto style washer thing first, and if it works for you, spend the $300 on something else

[MZ20]

Hey does anyone have a picture of the wastegate actuator? Im a noob so i dont wanna fuk it!

[love ke70]

maybe a headgasket might be a better christmas idea.
these motors tend to do the headgasket once the boost is increased on a stock motor.
just a heads up of sorts...

[doobs]

Hmmm I might just go add some washers to mine , still cant get the ebc going...

[doobs]

hmm 4 washers later very good, running 9ish psi now...

[love ke70]

how thick are the washers?

[doobs]

bout 2mm, 2 on each side

[EldarO]

Can't suggest any brands but i can say dont forget about the factory fuel cut at 10.5psi.

lies!

mine was bog stock with a 3" cat back and managed 12.5 psi with no cut in sight.

Eldar.O.

[whatthe?]

Well yours must have been a freak then because factory boost cut is indeed there at ~11psi

[ViPeR_NiPPleX]

or a dodgy gauge...?

could just make a simple bleeder. Get a bit of hose with a plastic pipe in the middle and start drilling tiny tiny holes.