Can somebody explain?

[Daniel Lane]

Seen this on a t-type today at a car show. Just curious why he would need two boost controllers for one turbo?

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[Slow91z]

If you are using a old boost commander doubling the solenoids doubles the boost range it will control.

 

[pacecarta]

id be questioning why anyone would paint the valve covers,intake , plenum and assume the rest of the motor ..red ???

 

[Daniel Lane]

So it could handle 30lb?


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[Daniel Lane]

To each man his own on the color. I prefer black:


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[pacecarta]

the stock solenoid if allowed to pulse to 100%(full on) is good for adding few pounds (5-6psi ) over what the wastegate rod is set at , adding a second solenoid allows you to double the increase .
going to 30psi would depend on the wastegate used (standard or HD) and how tight it is set

 

[Daniel Lane]

Makes sense. Was a pretty nice blue t-type this was in.


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[Slow91z]

That red motor is in a blue car??? Wow somebody has taste

 

[Pronto]

That red motor is in a blue car??? Wow somebody has taste

Or lack of...
Boost Commander was a way to control the boost level of a stock style wastegate from inside the car, just turn the knob on the box. Like pacecarta said adding a second solenoid extended the range of adjustment. Your actual boost level is dependent on if the wastegate actuator is a regular or hd and the rod adjustment.

 

[Daniel Lane]

I don't hate on what people wanna put in these cars. You like what you like. Just glad people wanna keep them in good condition and on the road.


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[chris kirk]

Seen this on a t-type today at a car show. Just curious why he would need two boost controllers for one turbo?

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That's a violation... Serious violation....

 

[TurboDave]

Yes, as stated the two solenoids "almost" doubles the control range. I run two solenoids, and it's not just the BstC that they're used for, it's any controller that can control boost electronically. I used then with BstC first, then with the Translator Pro, and now with the SD2.
And the extended range isn't the only advantage, I certainly don't run more than 20# of boost these days, but the dual solenoids also make for MUCH tighter control, less overshoot, etc. etc.

 

[BEATAV8]

Wasn't that dual solenoid thing a kit from ATR or somebody way back when?

 

[1KWIKSIX]

John Spina at Caspers' Electronics offered the dual wastgate solenoids. Not sure if he still does though.

 

[Pronto]

No new solenoids any more. Discontinued.

 

[1KWIKSIX]

Caspers still has the dual splitter harness part#108084 at $30.95

http://www.casperselectronics.com/store2/product_info.php?cPath=61_62_5_6_9&products_id=1056

Just need to find an extra stock wastgate solenoid.