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I just bought a gfb boost controller for my mostly stock r33, just wondering if anyone could tell me how to install . i have read the manual boost controller install gudies dint realy get it , also is it even a good idea to to turn it up

Dude.................................................C'mon.................................................Really..................

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Are you taking the piss or is this for real?

If you aren't then I suggest you find a gearhead in your area who is approachable and ask for help. Maybe a carton of piss in exchange for some knowledge.

It's as easy as the manual says. Cut the wastegate actuator line and insert boost controller. Then set the boost using an aftermarket boost gauge, not the stocker. Don't go beyond 12psi.

If you don't get it yet, ask for help or pay for professional work before you kill the car.

Be careful with the GFB boost controller. They do all the bad stuff. Spike, creep etc. So if u set it to 10 and goes to 13+ your turbo can blow up due to the rear wheel being ceramic. Rather get a ball and spring valve of ebay for like 35$.

Be careful with the GFB boost controller. They do all the bad stuff. Spike, creep etc. So if u set it to 10 and goes to 13+ your turbo can blow up due to the rear wheel being ceramic. Rather get a ball and spring valve of ebay for like 35$.

aw sheesh, i bought one not long ago! are they THAT bad?

not going into the "Pneumatic" Vs Non Pneumatic needle design but i ran a GFB boost controller for around 8 months with no worries at all. never had spiking issues nor creep.

both will do the job. Just dont mess round with the turbo tech too much and loose the ball bearing.

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