Home depot boost controller

Any body have any builds for one?

Went to Lowe's tonight and they don't really have a very nice selection of prime parts... Wondering if I was missing what I should be looking for.
 

Ian Turgeon

Cascading Inspiration
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~20 bucks where all the compressor tools are. this one came with a little gauge in a package.
 

Maxtor

New member
Yes - that one will work. Keep in mind it is a 0-125psi regulator, so very small adjustments will give you a lot of boost. I know the regulator setup has been discussed before, but here are some things I have learned if you go this route:

1. Hook it up to your compressor with an inlet pressure around 50psi, then set the regulator for the boost you want to ADD to the system using the gauge for reference. Keep in mind that cheap gauge most likely isn't very accurate, especially at low pressures.
2. Remove the gauge, then back off the regulator 1/2 turn (safety factor).
3. Install it on your truck and test by SLOWLY running up boost in 3rd gear while watching your boost gauge. Never take off in 1st gear after making an adjustment - it will spool too fast.
4. Make regulator adjustments no more than 1/2 turn, preferably 1/4 turn.

You may also consider something like this unit:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...3742&item=2473561793&sspagename=STRK:MEBWA:IT

I am not endorsing the brand name or this regulator in general, just the fact that it is a 0-30psi regulator so you could probably make finer adjustments than with the 0-125 psi unit.
 

smeagol

Active member
Re: Home depot boost controller

Divergent Lightning said:
Any body have any builds for one?

Went to Lowe's tonight and they don't really have a very nice selection of prime parts... Wondering if I was missing what I should be looking for.


please tell me you have a turbo that isn't stock, or an external gate.
 

Ian Turgeon

Cascading Inspiration
my experience with this regulator (yea it is one of those from 0-100+)..

I started off closed, and slowly opened it. It took 3-4 full revolutions before it started making a difference (dont quote me on that number) . But after that, a lb or 2 would be about 1/4 -1/2 turn.

Keep in mind you boost will fluctuate with ouside temperature. I dont know the physics behind it, but its important to remember on that one freakishly cold night.
 

100in6

100in6
personally i would opt for one that isn't calibrated for 0-100 of something like that. chance for error is greater when you have to make small increment changes. turning the know 1 revolution is safer than only being able to turn it a quarter turn. it kind of comes down to what you want to spend. in this regard you kinda get what you pay for. and considering that this little thing may be the setup that differentiates between good control and BOOM!

mornin mark...
 

Maxtor

New member
Re: Home depot boost controller

smeagol said:
Divergent Lightning said:
Any body have any builds for one?

Went to Lowe's tonight and they don't really have a very nice selection of prime parts... Wondering if I was missing what I should be looking for.


please tell me you have a turbo that isn't stock, or an external gate.

Should have stated this before I offered advice. Excellent point, Brian.
 
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