Boost controller/gauge

macaroni · Unread post by **macaroni** » 22 Feb 2005, 13:43

Can anyone recommend a decent boost controller (not a bleed valve) and gauge? I am thinking of fitting these to my Activa for a bit of fun.

Mosser · Unread post by **Mosser** » 22 Feb 2005, 18:34

have you considered using a dawes device instead of a boost controller ?, much faster reaction time,
and for a boost gauge, i have always used the autometer ultralight boost gauges on my petrol turbo cars, they have a very good reputation and work very well

Mosser · Unread post by **Mosser** » 22 Feb 2005, 18:37

Forgot to put the web link in for you!!, doh !
http://www.dawesdevices.com/

macaroni · Unread post by **macaroni** » 26 Feb 2005, 19:57

I thought the Dawes devide was just another make of Boost Controller? Not so?
I took the easy option and got a TIM gauge from Halfords. Seems to work well enough, I jsut can't find anywhere to feed the pipe through the bulkhead of my Xantia!

oilyspanner · Unread post by **oilyspanner** » 26 Feb 2005, 21:47

Drill time! I bored a hole in an accessible place on mine, passed the pipe through then sealed it with a blob of silicone, no problems in 13000 miles.
Stewart

macaroni · Unread post by **macaroni** » 26 Feb 2005, 22:06

Yes, that crossed my mind. If nothing else is forthcoming, I will have to resort to that. Somewhere near the throttle cable grommit I fancy.

tomsheppard · Unread post by **tomsheppard** » 26 Feb 2005, 23:53

Dawes device is just a pressure operated valve. It cuts off the wastegate opening pressure until the boost gets to the set pressure, then the valve opens, opening the wastegate. Cheap, cheerful and simple.

vanny · Unread post by **vanny** » 27 Feb 2005, 03:10

Stewart, there are a load of holes on the BX to stick that through! Your just mean to your poor car!, i stuck mine past the clutch cable in a 'new' hole in the rubber