Probably a boring recurring question....

Apr 22nd, 2002, 01:48

Have any of you incorporated boost controllers in your 850? Im just curious if its a risky hop-up, whether the manifold pressure gauge already in the car is enough indication to prevent overboost...
If this is a cool thing to do, where do I pick one up? I live in the USA..

davebslater(uk) · Apr 22nd, 2002, 10:16

www.turbobricks.org or swedebrick.com i think are where you should look . dawes devices are what they are called .

Apr 22nd, 2002, 11:18

www.volvospeed.com have a look at the forums on there, there are quite a few who have dawes device/boost controller. Also www.volvotuning.com and www.swedespeed.com but being in america I guess you might have met these sites already!

Simon Linton · Apr 22nd, 2002, 12:13

Something that comes up again and again on our site as well as in the US are the worries of people who have mucked up their engine tuning by uncoordinated add-ons.

Please make any boost controller part of a holistic approach to greater power, rather as Kai has done to his C70 on the swedespeed site or people in the UK have done through TME or Kalmar Union's advice.

The 850 is a complex beast as far as control and monitoring is concerned and DIY bits often detract rather than enhance.

Apr 22nd, 2002, 01:48	#1
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davebslater(uk) redbollock guru Last Online: Jun 30th, 2016 23:54 Join Date: Jan 1970 Location: lincoln	RE: Probably a boring recurring question.... www.turbobricks.org or swedebrick.com i think are where you should look . dawes devices are what they are called . __________________ www.dbsmotorsport.co.uk

Apr 22nd, 2002, 11:18	#3
alexzoutsos Guest Location:	RE: Probably a boring recurring question.... www.volvospeed.com have a look at the forums on there, there are quite a few who have dawes device/boost controller. Also www.volvotuning.com and www.swedespeed.com but being in america I guess you might have met these sites already!

Apr 22nd, 2002, 12:13	#4
Simon Linton 850/70 Register Keeper Last Online: Apr 24th, 2008 19:02 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Leicester	a boring recurring answer.... Something that comes up again and again on our site as well as in the US are the worries of people who have mucked up their engine tuning by uncoordinated add-ons. Please make any boost controller part of a holistic approach to greater power, rather as Kai has done to his C70 on the swedespeed site or people in the UK have done through TME or Kalmar Union's advice. The 850 is a complex beast as far as control and monitoring is concerned and DIY bits often detract rather than enhance.

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