Joe MBC Complete Install with pictures

[xsivspd]

These next pictures take you through the complete install of the JOE Manual boost controller installation.
Enjoy.
Get a pirce of 3/16 inner tube vacuum hose from autoparts store

 

[dominoy2k1]

 

[xsivspd]

Then take the vacuum tube off the Tee leading from the BOV to the Wastegate.

 

[xsivspd]

The next picture is what the Tube looks like off the tee.
My thumb points to the vacuum tube that came off the T and my pointer finger denotes the T it came off of.

 

[xsivspd]

Now connect your 3/16 vacuum hose you bought from the store and connect it to the T and zip tie it down

 

[xsivspd]

Now connect the the MBC to the Vacuum hose leading to the WasteGate amd the zip tie it closed.

 

[xsivspd]

Now the next step is to connect the BOUGHT 3/16 vacuum hose to the MBC then zip tie it.
(This picture just shows excessivive tubing which will be cut to proper length in following pictures.)

 

[xsivspd]

Now the next picture shows the MBC together to the two vacuum lines.
(Yes I know the vacuum lines are not zip tied down as of yet.)

 

[xsivspd]

The next three pictures show the final install.

 

[xsivspd]

2/3 final. All zip tied down.

 

[xsivspd]

3/3 final install.

 

[ARunto]

GOOD WORK!!! pat on the back to xsivspd...thanks for the pics

 

[xsivspd]

Boost Taken from before installation of JOE MBC.

 

[xsivspd]

After install of Joe MBC.
Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.

 

[xsivspd]

This is my current look under the hood.
I made the cold air myself with parts that can be purchased from Performance Improvements in Toronto.

 

[ARunto]

so you where hitting less than 5 psi? only? how's it feel with 9.5?

 

[122 Vega]

Taking pics of the gauges at 110 mph?

Fun.

Britt

 

[xsivspd]

There is a DEFINITE fuel cut at 10 PSI.
I could not go any higher without the car jerking passed this point.
As Joe said in the past and I confirmed it that: 1st gear is just spinning of the tires, 2nd gear gives a very good 2 second spin of the tires and 3rd gear really gives you a pull. 4th and 5th gear seem to give about the same feeling as 5 PSI.
I am from CANADA amd I was reaching 110 KM in the picture of my boost gauge showing 9.5 PSI
This is just what the car needed, was an increase to the boost level.
I had to make SEVERAL passes to get the MBC set properly.
The method that JOEMBC says to blow into the controller did not work for me.
I would say to turn it out 3/4 of the way, then turn it 1/2 a revolution until you get close to 9 PSI then in smaller increments until you are satisfied.
This is a sure RECOMMENDED product!
Thanks Joe.

 

[yashooa]

Ok it's offical.

You kick ass.
This whole MSP forum kicks a big thanks to all those who have posted such fine pics for us. I have kept them all.
Even I can do this now

 

[PaulMP3]

Hey all, I condensed the install process into a neat and tidy Word doc, complete with the pics - if anyone wants it, just PM me your email and I'll send it to you.

It's a great how-to, by the way. Thanks, xsivspd!

This is the first car I've owned that I've actually cared enough about to want to mod, and now I'm addicted to it! Is this normal?

send it to antoine and he will put it in the How to forum.