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Has anyone tried a small pressure regulator to regulate the ammount boost the MAP sees?
I was thinking about plumbing in a small pressure regulator, like ones used for small air compressors.
Or am I better of with the pop-off type pressure relief valve?
WB
I was thinking about plumbing in a small pressure regulator, like ones used for small air compressors.
Or am I better of with the pop-off type pressure relief valve?
WB
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A popoff valve creates a 'leak' in your boost system where as a regulator limits the amount of pressure that the MAP sensor sees. ITP Diesel sells a nice regulator system but if you want to make your own system, Grainger sells the exact same regulator and bracket that ITP offers. Go with the regulator system.
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I am for the regulator as well. Actually, I switched from the popoff valve to a regulator. Boost becomes more stable and consistent at higher boost levels. Plus, I'd still get an overboost code with the popoff vlave - it's inherent with it's design. I haven't had that problem at all with the regulator. Mine came from ITP.
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Another vote for the regulator set-up - like the other guys said - skip the blow-off valves!! I made my own with a reg (with a gauge) from the hardware store - and used my air compressor to adjust and set it before I put it on.
Here's a pic of mine -
https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gal...=47267&width=2
Here's a pic of mine -
https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gal...=47267&width=2
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Made my own regulator set up this evening for under $10 from parts at Harbor Frieght Tool Company. Once I get set right I think it will be a good set up.
Looks alot like Cat Man's setup.
Looks alot like Cat Man's setup.
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