09.09.2009 - 14:29
Hi there! Succes is on my side. Today I measured the base boost. This is the level of boost that you get when the MABC or similar is not working, ie disconnect the AMAL valve. I got max 0,4 bar boost. Seems low (saab 900 = 0,5bar) bus sofar I can not find the correct value. Adjusting is a bitch as you need to adjust the wastegate...So, with the restrictor in "R" as per manual, and the connnector in place, the max boost is 0,6 bar. Replaced the restrictor from "R" to the "C" port.
I think it belongs there, not only because of the pneumatic setup as discussed above, but it is realy made to sit in the "C" port! Look at the pictures, the "C" port has a shape the prefents the restrictor from getting deeper into the valve than shown on the picture. Boost is now up to 0,8bar, half in yellow.
Don't know or my new setup is stock, but I like it and I do not get erratic boostlevels. I'll keep it like this and use the "R" port for the winter!
Restrictor in "R"
Restrictor
Restrictor in "C"
I think it belongs there, not only because of the pneumatic setup as discussed above, but it is realy made to sit in the "C" port! Look at the pictures, the "C" port has a shape the prefents the restrictor from getting deeper into the valve than shown on the picture. Boost is now up to 0,8bar, half in yellow.
Don't know or my new setup is stock, but I like it and I do not get erratic boostlevels. I'll keep it like this and use the "R" port for the winter!
Restrictor in "R"
Restrictor
Restrictor in "C"