Hi/low boost switch wiring?

[Metalman]

Ok I'll try that again. I want to use the spare switch on the dash for high and low boost as a few of you have done, is it as simple as running a pair of wires to the boost sensor on the manifold? I think it has a red and a white wire?
Thanks guys.

[TuxMan]

Yes mate cut into the red wire and put the switch in . Tux

[Metalman]

Excellent thanks tux, just wanted to be sure rather than have a major meltdown.

[R0162]

so low boost is set to the pressure of the actuator?

[Metalman]

R0162 said:

so low boost is set to the pressure of the actuator?

Yes exactly right, it'll be my 'when the girlfriends in the car' button.

[TuxMan]

Works the same as unplugging the boost controller . Try it you will see the boost capped at actuator pressure . Tux

[Lucozade]

It does work - Jetstream connected mine a while back. If you ask nicely you even be able to source the "Turbo Boost Active" sticker :-)

[ThatPhilBrettGuy]

Of course doesn't make much difference if you've put too strong actuators in...

[Plumber1]

I am probably miissing something, but why would you want to switch to low boost,

[ThatPhilBrettGuy]

Plumber1 said:

I am probably miissing something, but why would you want to switch to low boost,

To switch it to low once, think yup it's a bit slower, then never switch it ever again.

[Plumber1]

Metalman said:

R0162 said:

so low boost is set to the pressure of the actuator?

Yes exactly right, it'll be my 'when the girlfriends in the car' button.

I find hiding the keys is a better solution

[2.5bluenob]

ThatPhilBrettGuy said:

To switch it to low once, think yup it's a bit slower, then never switch it ever again.

i agree, used mine once and never again. total waste of time fitting it.

[951]

2.5bluenob said:

ThatPhilBrettGuy said:

To switch it to low once, think yup it's a bit slower, then never switch it ever again.

i agree, used mine once and never again. total waste of time fitting it.

Well, I think that rather depends on how much power you have.

Mine is on low boost 90% of the time, but then that is still over 500 bhp......

It keeps the stress down and the traction up when you don't need maximum torque.

Yes, I know just modulating the throttle does that too but it's not quite the same as still being able to boot it through the gears on the road while looking after the drive train - somewhat anyway

[andygtt]

personally the only time Ive had low boost switched on was in the wet... but I know MOST of the 600bhp boys actually run theirs on Low all the time and only use high boost occasionally.

having the option is good.

[Metalman]

2.5bluenob said:

i agree, used mine once and never again. total waste of time fitting it.

There is a spare switch on the dash that doesn't do anything and that annoys me so while the floor is off and I'm running new pipes I thought I may as well connect it up. If my car is mapped to 500 odd it will be nice to have the option of switching to low boost if the weather isn't great. Only took 30 mins to do!

[R0162]

The question is.. who would not want a turbo boost button..?..i know we are all getting on but i'm sure in our younger years a real working turbo boost button would have been considered pretty cool..it still is imo..

[Hollowpockets]

I lapped the ring 2 seconds faster on low boost, also felt much smoother on spa on low boost but high boost was great on the straights, as of Saturday I have had my high/low boost dash switch and Go-baby-Go horn buttons wired up and can switch between the two as I lap. Not had a chance to test them yet but just knowing its there is cool as well as practical for track.

[daddysumo]

Hollowpockets said:

I lapped the ring 2 seconds faster on low boost, also felt much smoother on spa on low boost but high boost was great on the straights, as of Saturday I have had my high/low boost dash switch and Go-baby-Go horn buttons wired up and can switch between the two as I lap. Not had a chance to test them yet but just knowing its there is cool as well as practical for track.

140 lbft/100 bhp shot that does not run out !!

[2.5bluenob]

ok i guess if i had 600 horses i might not let them all out of the stable at once