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What comes in the kit?

 

When you order a Boostvalve kit for your car you receive all the necessary parts to complete the installation.  We use only the highest quality components. High pressure fuel injection grade clamps, high temperature chemical resistant hose, and quality American made nylon fittings and caps.

VW 1.8T Over-Boost kit

 

 

Will it work on my car?

 

Yes, if your car is one of the millions of turbo charged cars that use a mechanical waste gate actuator.  Most all turbo charged cars, and many trucks use a conventional waste gate. Only a few of the electronic waste gate diesel trucks have incompatible waste gate controllers that will not work.  Obviously you need a turbo, so no it won't work on normally aspirated cars nor superchargers.

 

 

Can I install it myself?

 

Yes, most all of the installations can be finished in less than half an hour with basic hand tools. Adjustment is simple and once set, the valve will hold the desired boost. Easy to follow instructions along with tuning suggestions are included.

 

 

Can I install it inside my car?

 

You could but its not recommended. For best performance keep the hoses as short as possible. A long hose from the Boostvalve to the turbo may cause a delayed response from the valve adding to boost lag. And to be honest, adjusting the boost while driving is probably not a good idea.

 

 

How much boost can I run?

 

This of course depends on the car. Some cars are limited to less than 6 or 7 psi and some may run as high a 17psi with minimal modifications. The Boostvalve has a range from your car's stock waste gate setting to a maximum of approximately 21psi. High boost springs are available and are included in appropriate kits.

 

 

Does it require any maintenance?

 

All of the materials used are of the highest quality and will last for the life of the vehicle. The valve is constructed of brass and stainless and should be virtually maintenance and adjustment free. If necessary, the valve can be easily disassembled, cleaned (brake cleaner or alcohol works good) and reassembled.

 

 

Why is your valve better than....?

 

Customer satisfaction is my main goal. I'd like to think my valve design is the best on the market, but I'm not going to make silly unsubstantiated claims just to say I'm better than others. I feel that I have a boost controller that is equal to others costing hundreds of dollars more.
Whenever possible I photograph actual installs and work with owners when designing a kit for a new application. I encourage customer feedback to refine kit contents & instruction pages to offer the best possible boost controller for your car. Every kit listed has been tested on the car its intended for.

   
   

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