Boost Gauge and MBC install

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Dec 6, 2008 | 08:52 PM

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_Chris_

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Originally Posted by joeyhauser

So can someone tell me how exactly to install the MBC. ive heard too many different ways and i just want to be sure

http://www.zchip.net/showthread.php?t=16

I think this is the best way to do it.

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Mar 6, 2009 | 01:00 PM

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you should of shown before and after pics to make it clear and kept it in one post its confusing

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Jun 22, 2009 | 07:14 PM

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Botticelli

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hey ... thanks for the guide and the pics... just wondering how much lbs of boost a stock engine can handle before stuff goes wrong... I just bought my X 3 weeks ago and am new to the scene.
thanks,
Matt
Buffalo, NY

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Jun 22, 2009 | 07:22 PM

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if im not mistaken its around 26lbs.

again im not 100%

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Jul 20, 2009 | 02:06 PM

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GTR THI5

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Best diagram I have seen on a MBC install.

http://turboxs.com/uploaded_images/522.pdf

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Aug 24, 2009 | 05:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Psquared

hey guys...just like the IX's. If you pull the cover off where the fuse block is under the left side of the drivers dash. The dimmer switch has multiple wires coming from the back of it. The green/white stripe wires is a dimmer wire. It's perfect to tap for illumination of gauges!

ok so if i use this wire for my Boost gauge, my Defi gauge wont be bright as the sun??

thanx for the help

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May 3, 2011 | 07:56 PM

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Step By Step:

Step 1 : Locate your factory boost controller
Step 2 : Locate Wastegate/turbo outlet vacuum line and disconnect it from the port with the solid black hose
Step 3 : Now plug it into the wastegate port on your Manual Boost Controller
Step 4 : Disconnect the other vacuum line thats connected to the hose with white stripe/marking on it coming off your factory boost controller
Step 5 : Now plug that into the intake port on your Manual Boost Controller
Step 6 : Mount your Manual Boost Controller in a secure location

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May 15, 2011 | 10:42 AM

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One question....Why does everyone care about bypassing EBCS to install an MBC? Thats like disconnecting the driveshaft to make the car FWD. Its backwards. I strongly advise against using an MBC and either tuning the OEM EBCS's or getting the GrimmSpeed or GM 3-port EBC and install that and tune with that instead. All these cars need tunes anyways straight from Mitsu so if you wanna play with boost, go that route. The GM solenoid is ~$70.00.

Just a tip