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Old Aug 2, 2006 | 01:12 PM
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Overboost Regulater???

I ordered a DP-tuner with 40,60.and 80 econo settings,now I am wondering if I need a overboost regulater,and if a air compresser regulater would work if adjusted to 20 psi.I aso was looking at AIH plug for boost gauge and was thinking about making one,but I am not sure about the blue wire replacement to stop the code from setting.Can I make this wire and if so what do I need.
 
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Old Aug 2, 2006 | 01:24 PM
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To make the code preventer you need a piece of wire and if I remember correctly about a 400 ohm 1/2 watt resistor from radio shack.
 
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Old Aug 2, 2006 | 06:04 PM
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the over boost regulator is a chunk of wire that you can buy fomr sp diesel i just bought one and its nice to have with a chip so it doesnt kill your power
 
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Old Aug 2, 2006 | 06:14 PM
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i think the mechanical way is better. i went from the BCD dual relief valve to an ITB OverBoost regulator and it's worked great ever since.
 
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Old Aug 2, 2006 | 06:15 PM
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Another good option for the overboost regulator (aka MAP sensor regulator) is the one from ITP Diesel:
http://www.itpdiesel.com/store.php?c...on=show_detail

Here's what it looks like installed:
http://community.webshots.com/photo/...86590301BpoLst

This is the best option as it doesn't bleed any actual boost off, so you're not loosing any boost as you do with a valve. It merely keeps the MAP sensor from seeing the higher boost numbers.
 
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Old Aug 2, 2006 | 06:50 PM
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Thanks, this ITP regulater is is what I had in mind.It seems to be the best option for my applacation.
 
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Old Aug 2, 2006 | 08:21 PM
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I have the ITP regulator as well and it works great.
 
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Old Aug 2, 2006 | 08:30 PM
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Another vote for ITP.
 
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Old Aug 2, 2006 | 08:49 PM
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Jody at DP Tuner sells the ITP regulaters.
 
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Old Aug 2, 2006 | 09:43 PM
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If I am thinking correctly, the ITP regulator will let the map senser see boost from 0 to 22 psi [what ever max is with out overboost] and send that info to the PCM.If this is true then the map sensor can read the boost across the board as well,whitch wouid let everything work as it is supposed to.This way of thinking makes the regulator a better choise over the pop-off valve because it is a small boost leak and the wiring harnness would show max boost all the time. Is all of this correct?
 
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Old Aug 2, 2006 | 09:50 PM
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yes yes and im not sure about the electrical deal.

i had the pop off valve setup and it was about an inch (in the MAP line) away from my boost Tee. when it activated you could see the needle jump around and it set the code on one of the spikes. it wasnt a constant pressure to the sensor, it was 24 20 25 20 24 20 etc. the regulator- 23 23 23 23 23 23 23
 
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Old Aug 26, 2006 | 10:12 AM
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Originally Posted by strokin_it7.3
i think the mechanical way is better. i went from the BCD dual relief valve to an ITB OverBoost regulator and it's worked great ever since.
Made the same change, very happy with the ITP. Look at the demo videos on the ITP site about the differences between single, dual, and the ITP boost valves. It makes alot of sense.... $.02
 
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