Obviously digital is the way to go when it really comes down to it, but for a temporary solution, what experiences do you all have with the different MBCs that are out these days?

Right now, i've got one from www.boostvalve.com. It was used before i got it, and it's starting to wear out and leak, and is in need of replacement. I thought of buying a new one just like it, but the opportunity has come up for me to get a TurboXS MBC for a very good price. Any opinions on that one? Any opinions on what other controllers work really well? Any input appreciated. I'm keeping the price cap down below $80, just because i don't want to spend a ton of money on a manual controller when i'm going to switch to a digital unit in the future.

 

I'll give you my oppinion because, well,,, it's free.

For all out consistency it's really hard to beat a "quality" manual boost controller. I bought the one for my Talon from these guys http://www.buschurracing.com/index.html and it is dead nuts consistent and I've used it for well over a year now. Once the boost level is set, it stays there, no creeping, bouncing, hunting around etc.. I'd tend to stay away from the "home built" or "home depot" specials out there. All it takes is one time to overboost and it could be an expensive way to find out you just saved 20.00 to blow your head gasket or worse.

Mike

 

I agree. That's why i'm looking for the name brands right now. I know a few guys locally who use other components from TurboXS, and they've had really good experience with them, but none of them are using the MBC.

 

I've read good things about the Turbosmart controllers, looks like $79 shipped on Ebay.