3" external gate boost controller hookup!!

[griz_83ho]

Looking for a little more advise and help with hooking up my new turbotronics boost controller on my 3" external gate downpipe. I saw another thread already but found it hard to follow. There is 1 hose coming out of one side with an arrow and then another hose coming out the other side that has a t fitting in it. Where do each of these hoses plug in on the turbo and wastegate?
Thanks in advance

 

[huntsg]

Here is a pic of how mine is hooked up. I replaced the T with the stock Y.

 

[griz_83ho]

Awesome, that was a huge help! Thanks

 

[Mike Licht]

Huntsg, you might try a regular tee there instead of the factor one with the resrictor, it may or may not work better for you. The restrictor might make it spool faster but you might get better control without. Just something to try
Mike

 

[huntsg]

Mike, I've been thinking about that. I haven't done the comparison but JDSGNX and I have been discussing it. Also had some discussions with "Reaper" about removing any type of T and going from turbo to boost controller and straight to side of wastegate. Need to do some side by side comparisons.


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[Mike Licht]

Don't remove the T, tried it, regulated boost to the top of the diaphragm flat works better and gives you the most range and most stable control. The restrictor may help spool a bit but might cause overshoot

 

[TurboDave]

Here is a pic of how mine is hooked up. I replaced the T with the stock Y. View attachment 224638

huntsg, since you're running SD2 and Powerlogger combo, have you given any thought to replacing that manual boost controller with an computer controlled one, either stock solenoid or high boost solenoid?? Allowing Powerlogger to control boost.

 

["Reaper"]

I'm running my off the turbo to the inlet of the boost controller out the controller to side of the wastgate the one closest to the DP. No over boost and spools way faster than use both ports. I have tried both ways on the same day and huge seat in the pants different my way.

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[griz_83ho]

Could you post a pic of this?

 

["Reaper"]

Yep soon as I get home I will

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[huntsg]

huntsg, since you're running SD2 and Powerlogger combo, have you given any thought to replacing that manual boost controller with an computer controlled one, either stock solenoid or high boost solenoid?? Allowing Powerlogger to control boost.

Dave, I'd like to get there but I'm not sure all that is required. Can you describe setup and functionality?


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[TurboDave]

Dave, I'd like to get there but I'm not sure all that is required. Can you describe setup and functionality?

I was hoping I had a picture of one of the high boost solenoids but I can't find one. Maybe someone on here might be able to post up a pic.
But, basically the solenoid would functionally take the place of your manual controller. It, like the manual controller has one input that's plumbed to the turbo, and the other to the gate. But with a T in place of the Y.
It connects right to the stock solenoid wiring that goes to the ECM (which is presently under control of the Powerlogger).

I personally use the stock solenoid to control the internal gate of my system, and set values into the powerlogger to control the solenoid, and thus, boost.

The same can be done with an external gate, but just plumbed differently like yours.

 

["Reaper"]

Here is how I have mine very simple and works great.






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