Do i need to use an Amal valve on a t3 zetec powered car ?

 

BTT

 

u don't 'need' to, it depends how you want to set and control boost.
At the risk of repeating what you already know, the AMAL valve is essentially an electrically controlled bleed valve, connected between the compressor-to-actuator hose and atmosphere. When normally energised it bleeds of a portion of the actuator control pressure to attain the required boost level. The ECU retains control to switch off the valve (and reduce boost) under unfavourable conditions, eg high inlet air temperatures and/or rpm. as a safety feature.

Alternatively you could set boost directly on the actuator adjustment, or uses a manual bleed valve, but in these cases, the ECU would no longer be able to reduce boost.

 

Thanks for that.
What about using a Electric boost controller.

How do you set the actuator up when using one of these.......

 

yes, that's another alternative, although I Know nothing about setup with these systems..

 

I just cant get my head round how you set the actuator rod ????

 

Rich M's advice is perfect

As for Controllers, just set the boost at half hole preload and let the controller do the rest