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big shrek
Monday 25th July 2011, 17:30
which one would you say i go for?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/POWERTEK-BOOST-CONTROLLER-VOLVO-S40-850-T4-T5-TURBO-/160615828699?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2565730cdb

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/R-Spec-BOOST-CONTROLLER-VOLVO-TURBO-S40-850-T4-T5-/220818366267?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3369ccdf3b

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MANUAL-BOOST-CONTROLLER-VOLVO-TURBO-R-T4-T5-850-460-480-/290567881963?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item43a73204eb

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MANUAL-BOOST-CONTROLLER-VOLVO-TURBO-R-T4-T5-850-460-480-/290567881963?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item43a73204eb
The Flying Moose
Monday 25th July 2011, 17:46
The one you really want is a Forge UNOS. They are £75 brand new and I know everyone will back me up on this... you cannot better them.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FORGE-UNOS-UNIVERSAL-BOOST-ADJUSTER-BALL-SPRING-TYPE-/130479298563?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item1e612c1803

Here is one on auction at £7 worth watching.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FORGE-MOTORSPORT-UNOS-BOOST-CONTROL-BLEED-VALVE-/260821763753?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3cba3046a9
T5frankie
Monday 25th July 2011, 17:49
i will back emlyn on that one i have one and never had a spike or any other problem with it, it is very accurate too
big shrek
Monday 25th July 2011, 17:50
surely they all do the same thing tho?

didnt wanna spend that much really but will watch that one
big shrek
Monday 25th July 2011, 17:54
also whats a boost spike?
The Flying Moose
Monday 25th July 2011, 17:56
surely they all do the same thing tho?

didnt wanna spend that much really but will watch that one

In theory yes they do, but as Frankie says many cheaper ones are inaccurate and dont hold boost well.
big shrek
Monday 25th July 2011, 18:03
In theory yes they do, but as Frankie says many cheaper ones are inaccurate and dont hold boost well.

gggrrrr more expense then :)
T5frankie
Monday 25th July 2011, 18:08
also whats a boost spike?

a boost spike is an uncontrolled spike of boost which can cause damage to your engine i had these before i fitted my forge mbc
big shrek
Monday 25th July 2011, 18:16
a boost spike is an uncontrolled spike of boost which can cause damage to your engine i had these before i fitted my forge mbc

hhmmmm sounds un-good

forge unos it is then

cheers guys