Turbo boost control

[macdeb]

So, this weekend finally got round to fitting a turbo boost controller, it's a 'Turbosmart E-Boost 2' it has 6 settings and loads of other features and a three note audible check before start up. Why I never got around to fitting this before is a crime. It is awesome and makes the car even more so making it quicker. Fitted the unit under dash and out of sight easy flip down to view/set as I wanted to maintain a 'factory' look. Control is via two illuminated buttons on steering wheel, left (green) for down and right (red) for up. I have to give a 'big up' and thanks to Neal for spending the day with me wiring it in. Hope you like.
Settings are;
Low = 'Pussy mode' (300)
Mid = 'Fast mode' (450)
High = 'Psycho' (full fat 573 hp)

Edited by macdeb on Sunday 23 April 20:13

Edited by macdeb on Monday 24th April 08:47

[ClassicChimaera]

Your talking now
How brilliant is that.

[spitfire4v8]

Would you mind sharing the way you've got your bleed valve plumbed in? I had a turbo chim in a few weeks ago with a controller and couldn't get it to raise the boost by more than a few psi, I suspected it might have been plumbed in incorrectly but a line drawing schematic would make sure. are you running boost to both sides of the wastegate diaphragm ?

[macdeb]

spitfire4v8 said:

Would you mind sharing the way you've got your bleed valve plumbed in? I had a turbo chim in a few weeks ago with a controller and couldn't get it to raise the boost by more than a few psi, I suspected it might have been plumbed in incorrectly but a line drawing schematic would make sure. are you running boost to both sides of the wastegate diaphragm ?

No probs;


Just have to fit a bend for bleed off, I wanted to keep the pipework to and from short and rigid and post intercooler. I thought I may need another plumbed in too, but the single does it nicely by bleeding off. Boost on one side of wastegate diaphragm, other side to atmosphere, unless you want to assist in maximum boost levels by plumbing to the vent side.

Edited by macdeb on Monday 24th April 08:50

Edited by macdeb on Tuesday 25th April 13:45

[spitfire4v8]

Many thanks for that .. the install I saw was using boost to both sides of the diaphragm and it was the first time I'd seen it done but the installer said it was the better way to do it, but it just didnt give any useful boost increases off the controller. If the car comes back in I will re-plumb it and try again. Cheers.

[macdeb]

You're welcome.

Edited by macdeb on Tuesday 25th April 13:31

[QBee]

spitfire4v8 said:

Many thanks for that .. the install I saw was using boost to both sides of the diaphragm and it was the first time I'd seen it done but the installer said it was the better way to do it, but it just didnt give any useful boost increases off the controller. If the car comes back in I will re-plumb it and try again. Cheers.

There's a widget attached to my car, which you will see on Friday. Might not be the same thing.
It has two wires to connect to the ECU, two small bore pipes going to the wastegate, and a third pipe running from the white tee across to somewhere on the output side of the turbo (visible to the right of the exhaust Y piece). It comes with printed instructions, you will be glad to know. The right hand waste gate pipe I was told is a feedback pipe.





Car currently running in 14CUX format. Hence the standard lambdas, but not for much longer.

Edited by QBee on Monday 24th April 20:29

[macdeb]

Anthony, good move But, if I may, I wouldn't run a flimsy hose of that length so close to the exhaust manifold Upgrade to some decent rigid hose and shorten the lengths.
PS; Do I spot PCV on turbo inlet? another good move if so.

[QBee]

macdeb said:

Anthony, good move But, if I may, I wouldn't run a flimsy hose of that length so close to the exhaust manifold Upgrade to some decent rigid hose and shorten the lengths.
PS; Do I spot PCV on turbo inlet? another good move if so.

Yes, looking at the photo, that pipe does look very close. I will take your advice and shorten it/replace it. No idea on the PCV - I have the control device, and a variable wastegate. That's as far as my knowledge goes. I will have a proper look and report back. Eann's kit does seem very well developed now, and I also had both an intecooler and an oil cooler. He gave me a number of options - I think I had all of them!

[macdeb]

Cool, he's a good bloke.

[macdeb]

ClassicChimaera said:

Your talking now
How brilliant is that.

Cheers bloke, glad someone likes it.
PS; the 'pussy mode' comment was with tongue firmly in cheek, but hey,,,

Edited by macdeb on Wednesday 26th April 15:44

[N7GTX]

macdeb said:

ClassicChimaera said:

Your talking now
How brilliant is that.

Cheers bloke, glad someone likes it.
PS; the 'pussy mode' comment was with tongue firmly in cheek, but hey,,,

Edited by macdeb on Wednesday 26th April 15:44

Very nice there Mac. I note you have made pussy comments before on here, usually when talking to Chilli......

[macdeb]

That Chilli is some boy for sure, 'pussy' some get it and some don't, never mind. (not literally you understand)

[Sardonicus]

macdeb said:

Anthony, good move But, if I may, I wouldn't run a flimsy hose of that length so close to the exhaust manifold Upgrade to some decent rigid hose and shorten the lengths.
PS; Do I spot PCV on turbo inlet? another good move if so.

Lose that stty plastic T piece too thats better suited to windscreen washer hose duties lots of brass or alloy ones knocking about other than that all the best with your project

[QBee]

Sardonicus said:

macdeb said:

Anthony, good move But, if I may, I wouldn't run a flimsy hose of that length so close to the exhaust manifold Upgrade to some decent rigid hose and shorten the lengths.
PS; Do I spot PCV on turbo inlet? another good move if so.

Lose that stty plastic T piece too thats better suited to windscreen washer hose duties lots of brass or alloy ones knocking about other than that all the best with your project

Thanks both - car now with Jools for an Emerald. He says that thing is an electronic bleed valve controller, with a feedback loop. He will use it to enable electronic map switching from within the car, and also variable boost control in each map. At least, I think that's what he said.

[Sardonicus]

QBee said:

Thanks both - car now with Jools for an Emerald. He says that thing is an electronic bleed valve controller, with a feedback loop. He will use it to enable electronic map switching from within the car, and also variable boost control in each map. At least, I think that's what he said.

Lovely stuff and your in good hands

[ChilliWhizz]

N7GTX said:

Very nice there Mac. I note you have made pussy comments before on here, usually when talking to Chilli......

And don't think I didn't see this last week..........

[N7GTX]

ChilliWhizz said:

N7GTX said:

Very nice there Mac. I note you have made pussy comments before on here, usually when talking to Chilli......

And don't think I didn't see this last week..........

Ahh okay.......sorry dad