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17witMSP
10-21-2003, 05:02 PM
sorry but this is a dumb question... anyways, i ordered joep mbc last week and i looked through the instruction for installation, but i really cannot understand it... can someone expain it to me....
i am new to cars...

joe:confused:
pdhaudio83
10-21-2003, 05:06 PM
did u do a search for it??
17witMSP
10-21-2003, 05:13 PM
yes
i read through the instruction and couldn't understand it
KyRaceFan
10-21-2003, 08:06 PM
The pics on his website are pretty good.. and there are pics posted here...
if you STILL need help, and have AIM, i can try to walk you through it tonight.
my aim name is in my profile.
II-Savy
10-21-2003, 08:18 PM
Dude it's real easy, I'll tell ya how to do it instead of telling you to search.

There's a hose that connects your intake to a large hose right in front. It runs straight away from you as you stand in front of your car with the hood open. it also has a round thing on the top of it with ANOTHER hose coming off with a 90 degree bend in it.
Here it is:
http://www.joepmbc.com/site_files/DSC00231.JPG

That hose then goes to a "T". Pull off the botom of the "T" cause that line needs to have the boost controller in it. The controller has 2 ends in and out. Out goes to the wastegate or "down" into the engine bay. The other just plain go the other way. Next is to adjust it to your desired boost level.

Also Joe says the directions that come with the controller are better or more detailed. Look here:
http://www.joepmbc.com/mspmbc.htm

If this does not help, get someone else to do it for you.

I'm not responsible (sp) for anything you do to your car.
KyRaceFan
10-21-2003, 08:28 PM
good job II-savy. :D

The only thing i might add, is to increase boost, you tighten the screw. Do it about a half turn at a time, and doa 3rd gear pull. WATCH YOUR BOOST GAUGE carefully, when you are first tuning it in to make sure its not set to high.

Or you could just blow through the hose to and tighten it down until you can barely blow through. That should be about 8psi. A good place to start... or keep, depending on what the temp is outside.
t3ase
10-21-2003, 08:42 PM
Do a search for "complete MBC install"

That thread is a step by step how to with pics.
II-Savy
10-21-2003, 09:17 PM
BINGO!
Here it is step by step:

http://www.msprotege.com/vbb225/showthread.php?s=&threadid=17866&highlight=complete+MBC+install
mspeedpro
10-21-2003, 11:23 PM
hope you got a boost gauge...
Limited Edition
10-21-2003, 11:30 PM
let us know how it goes....tell us your experience
17witMSP
10-22-2003, 12:13 AM
i don't have a boost gauge yet, i am still saving up money for it... but 199 for a gauge is kinda expensive...anyways, thanks alot for the info....
and i think i will have a hard time installing the boost gauge too...

Joe
II-Savy
10-22-2003, 12:23 AM
A boost gauge is no where near that much money. Even my "special" 15psi gauge was only 69 bucks. Most of the AutoMeter gauges are about 50 bucks, some even less.
17witMSP
10-22-2003, 12:44 AM
but how come some of those Defi Gauges cost like 199 each...or maybe i am wrong?
t3ase
10-22-2003, 12:54 AM
Guys, not everyone goes cheap with the stuff they put in their car. Just because it's cheaper doesn't mean it's good. I paid around $130 for my Blitz gauge. I *REFUSE* to even let an Autometer product get near my car.

I'd MUCH rather SPEND a bit of cash on my 20k car than go cheap.

Invest more money in anything you buy and you'll be glad you did later on. You only live once and you only have one chance to be truly happy. Enjoy it while you can.
pHase1
10-22-2003, 01:06 AM
Originally posted by 17witMSP
but how come some of those Defi Gauges cost like 199 each...or maybe i am wrong?

They are so damn good + they match stock really really close (not exact, but closer than Auto Meter Crap...
II-Savy
10-22-2003, 09:34 AM
Auto meter is one of the top brands of gauges. They are mechanical gauges that are perfect for this application. I did not go cheap. It's a God Dam vacuum gauge, you blow in a tube and it measures pressure.....that’s all you need.

I love how other people call what you have crap. I don't have any crap in my car. I can buy 3 of these "crappy" gauges for one 199 dollar deal, give a break. Had I been driving a Ferrari things would be different. My gauge works flawlessly. Metal, accurate, comes in a variety of styles. buy what ever you want... but there is no need to be like that about what someone else has.