installing a dawes boost controller on a mondeo td
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burnzy
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as above i want to fit a dawes boost controller on my mk2 td mondeo, they say putting them in-line helps spool up but originally there was just a straight pipe between the turbo and actuator, is this going to help or hinder me fitting it in-line or will it be better if i tap off the hose going between the turbo and actuator leaving boost pressure going to the actuator till it reaches my required limit???
also fitting it in-line will cause me to lengthen the hose between the turbo and actuator is this going to have any adverse affects too
i'm no turbo buff so some help would be greatly appreciated thanks
also fitting it in-line will cause me to lengthen the hose between the turbo and actuator is this going to have any adverse affects too
i'm no turbo buff so some help would be greatly appreciated thanks
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cheers for the reply
i want to up the boost from 15psi to 18psi, i'll increase the fueling to suit (mechanical injection pump), nothing major in the way of mods, i'll change the intercooler u bend from rubber to silicone for security as there supposed to blow at around 20psi and above, i'v read percybiguns posts on google and he says you can run 18psi saftely without blowing the head gasket or straining the turbo, i no i'm not looking for massive figures here i just wanted a little bit more extra poke thats all, and fitting a boost controller is alot easier than adjusting the actuator arm as it's hidden behind the inlet manifold
i no you'll probably try and persuade me it's not worth the hassle ect, but i'm just bored with it and wanted a play about, i'v only done it as it's a cheap DIY mod, and with the miles i do and the cost of my insurance and my hight
it's basically all i can drive atm
i want to up the boost from 15psi to 18psi, i'll increase the fueling to suit (mechanical injection pump), nothing major in the way of mods, i'll change the intercooler u bend from rubber to silicone for security as there supposed to blow at around 20psi and above, i'v read percybiguns posts on google and he says you can run 18psi saftely without blowing the head gasket or straining the turbo, i no i'm not looking for massive figures here i just wanted a little bit more extra poke thats all, and fitting a boost controller is alot easier than adjusting the actuator arm as it's hidden behind the inlet manifold
i no you'll probably try and persuade me it's not worth the hassle ect, but i'm just bored with it and wanted a play about, i'v only done it as it's a cheap DIY mod, and with the miles i do and the cost of my insurance and my hight
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I'd just get twiddling your actuator arm. Might be worth fitting boot gauge, even temporarily, to make sure you're not over boosting after making any changes.
Talking of insurance too though, in the unlikely event they do a detailed inspection of your car after a crash, there's no way to spot an adjusted actuator arm.
Talking of insurance too though, in the unlikely event they do a detailed inspection of your car after a crash, there's no way to spot an adjusted actuator arm.
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I'd just get twiddling your actuator arm. Might be worth fitting boot gauge, even temporarily, to make sure you're not over boosting after making any changes.
Talking of insurance too though, in the unlikely event they do a detailed inspection of your car after a crash, there's no way to spot an adjusted actuator arm.
Talking of insurance too though, in the unlikely event they do a detailed inspection of your car after a crash, there's no way to spot an adjusted actuator arm.
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and i already have the boost gauge fitted to keep an eye on things
yes i will, i may seem it sometimes but i'm actually not stupid
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and yes literally have to undo a locknut and adjust a screw to adjust the on boost fuelling, being a diesel it's not too hard to gauge neither, smoke in the rear view mirror = turn it down a bit
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