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Old Aug 27, 2007 | 08:45 AM
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MBC Problem

well i have been searching EvoM a lot for the past couple days and have not found the answer to my MBC problem.

So there are 2 different ways to hook up the MBC and i have done both of them(turbo outlet and BOV hose). I cannot boost past 11psi, after peaking at 15 psi. I am going to guess now that there is something wrong with the boost controller? i have the MBC set up to the BOV hose and wastegate right now, what could be missing from this setup for it not to work? any advice appreciated
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Old Aug 27, 2007 | 09:05 AM
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what kind of MBC do you have?

couple things to check:

1) make sure there is nothing keeping the ball from seating properly in the MBC itself. i have seen metal shavings in a brand new out of box forge MBC keeping the ball from seating all the way. we had the same problem you have until i took it apart and found what was keeping the ball from seating.

2)i assume you are using new vacuum lines for all this and not reusing the stock lines?

3)you have the side port of the MBC connected to the wastegate correct? the bottom port should be connected to either the compressor outlet, or the intake manifold.
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Old Aug 27, 2007 | 09:29 AM
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Originally Posted by KevinD
what kind of MBC do you have?

couple things to check:

1) make sure there is nothing keeping the ball from seating properly in the MBC itself. i have seen metal shavings in a brand new out of box forge MBC keeping the ball from seating all the way. we had the same problem you have until i took it apart and found what was keeping the ball from seating.

2)i assume you are using new vacuum lines for all this and not reusing the stock lines?

3)you have the side port of the MBC connected to the wastegate correct? the bottom port should be connected to either the compressor outlet, or the intake manifold.
KevinD

1) i will check that asap, thanks for the heads up.

2) yes i am using new vacuum lines, not the stock ones.

3) I have an AP MBC and i was told by who i got it from that the side that the arrow is pointing to the vacuum line that goes to the wastegate
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Old Aug 27, 2007 | 09:37 AM
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a lot of people have this problem of not being able to pass 11psi. just make sure do everything bhennesy said to do
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Old Aug 27, 2007 | 09:38 AM
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Did you re-use any of the stock lines? If so, then they have restrictor pills in them keeping you from fully utilizing the MBC.

Which MBC are you using?
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Old Aug 27, 2007 | 09:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Warrtalon
Did you re-use any of the stock lines? If so, then they have restrictor pills in them keeping you from fully utilizing the MBC.

Which MBC are you using?
Warrtalon,

I used brand new lines that i got at auto zone. I am using an AP MBC
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Old Aug 27, 2007 | 09:54 AM
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what spring is in it?
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Old Aug 27, 2007 | 03:07 PM
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Seems like the soft spring being used in the MBC. It won't let you peak more than 15psi and your car will hold 10-11psi.

Trying getting the hard spring from the manufacturer of the MBC.

Hope that helps.
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Old Aug 27, 2007 | 11:29 PM
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Contact me and I can help you sort it out Brian.

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Old Aug 28, 2007 | 12:19 AM
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by the way, when installing mbc we should also change the vaccum lines or keep the stock ones with the pills???
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Old Aug 28, 2007 | 02:06 AM
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Originally Posted by ranz
by the way, when installing mbc we should also change the vaccum lines or keep the stock ones with the pills???
change to new vaccum lines
one of the stock ones has a restrictor pill in it that does just that
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Old Aug 28, 2007 | 02:12 AM
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the T-off the bov is the best way. IT will spike lesser and also more consistence boost. unlike pressure coming from the turbo outlet IC pipe.
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Old Aug 28, 2007 | 02:17 AM
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i say boost leak your car (run your car with compress air) to see if there is any leaks
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