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Old Feb 4, 2006 | 01:41 PM
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I have had this manual boost controllerwww.HiBoostRacing.com on my car for about 2 months now and can say this was the best $15 I have spent. I previously had a perrin and turboxs MBC but wanted to try a cheaper alternative. I gave it a shot and glad I did, ball and spring design and saved about $50+ over the other ones out there. He even helped me with car specific install instructions as well. They also carry an alcohol injection kit that is reasonably priced as well, and just wondering if anyone has used it yet, and what results you have gained?
Old Feb 4, 2006 | 03:10 PM
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Originally Posted by lightweight
I have had this manual boost controllerwww.HiBoostRacing.com on my car for about 2 months now and can say this was the best $15 I have spent. I previously had a perrin and turboxs MBC but wanted to try a cheaper alternative. I gave it a shot and glad I did, ball and spring design and saved about $50+ over the other ones out there. He even helped me with car specific install instructions as well. They also carry an alcohol injection kit that is reasonably priced as well, and just wondering if anyone has used it yet, and what results you have gained?
Uh. The best bang for the buck mod is a cheap exhaust. And as for an MBC, you can build one out of $5 in home depot parts.
Old Feb 4, 2006 | 06:07 PM
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megan turboback exhaust-$600
dynoflash-$200
safc II-$250
drop in filter-$40
walbro fuel pump-$100


after you have some fun with those mod's...invest in a new clutch
Old Feb 4, 2006 | 06:11 PM
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Old Feb 4, 2006 | 06:28 PM
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is there a post on making that five dollar home depot boost controler? the search thing isn't working again-fatal error occured whatever the heck that means. If not can you tell me how to do it. thanks
Old Feb 4, 2006 | 06:37 PM
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is there a post on making that five dollar home depot boost controler? the search thing isn't working again-fatal error occured whatever the heck that means. If not can you tell me how to do it. thanks

yeah thats it!, make a $5 dollar boost controller for your $30,000 dollar car!

"you can take the rice away from some people, but you can't take some people away from the rice"......
Old Feb 4, 2006 | 06:45 PM
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well said the top of the line MBC is only $80.00
Old Feb 4, 2006 | 07:00 PM
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get a TBE
Old Feb 4, 2006 | 07:03 PM
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Originally Posted by gb_junkie
megan turboback exhaust-$600
dynoflash-$200
safc II-$250
drop in filter-$40
walbro fuel pump-$100


after you have some fun with those mod's...invest in a new clutch
What do you need the afc for if you also said dynoflash?
I wouldnt recommend a cheap boost controller, a slight mishap and bye bye motor.
Old Feb 5, 2006 | 06:15 AM
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yeah thats it!, make a $5 dollar boost controller for your $30,000 dollar car!

"you can take the rice away from some people, but you can't take some people away from the rice"......
+1000

good point! its goona be 5 bucks in parts, 205 bucks in labour and time and 555 or more in repairs.
Old Feb 5, 2006 | 06:27 AM
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If we're going off the "best bang for the buck mod" theme and not modification process\steps then I'd have to say an O2 housing. For $50-$80, there have been reports of 10-15WHP, of course this is with some aftermarket exhaust setup.
Old Feb 5, 2006 | 07:05 AM
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I'd have to say a mail-in-flash from Dynoflash. His flashes gives you 20whp off the bat on a stock evo.
Old Feb 5, 2006 | 12:12 PM
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That looks like the old Hallman MBC made back in the 90's. I still have it. HA!
Old Feb 5, 2006 | 12:36 PM
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Best bang for the buck - Dynoflash mail in $200
Old Feb 5, 2006 | 12:44 PM
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a protune is probably the best bang for the buck.



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