tsitalon1
03-11-2008, 07:27 PM
Hey guys,
I though I'd share. I have installed a boost gauge, Buschur boost controller and Buschur Air filter. I have some incredible results.
Boost gauge:
Install: I struggled with this for weeks. I asked around and never really found a permanent location I was happy with. I really didn't want to mod the interior to much. So, I decided to install the gauge in the fuse cover drop down door. I simply used a rubber band to hold the gauge to the door. The door is still fully functional. With the door up, the only indication of anything different is a rubber band. After all my years of tuning/racing DSM's, I have found that you really only need the boost gauge during racing/tuning/troubleshooting. It’s not necessary in Daily driving.
Buschur Air Filter:
Install: Piece of cake. Really! Simply remove the two 10mm bolts that attach the air box to the intake pipe, remove one 10mm bolt in the lower right hand corner of the airbox and then the two plastic push pins that hold down the air scoop. I then decided to KISS by simply removing the back half of the air box, yet maintaining the front half in order to ensure a good supply of fresh cold air to the filter. I did not use the aluminum bracket to steady the filter that Buschur provides.
Results: Wow, it is quite apparent immediately how restrictive the stock filtering system is. The suction sound from the new filter is amazingly strong.
Since I completed this mod with the boost controller, I cannot speak on the HP benefits of this mod by itself.
Buschur Boost Controller:
Install: Again, cake! It took me 30 minutes, and most of that was getting back there to reach the oem hoses and remove them. I did not remove any hardware (IC pipes) or anything else to do this. The oem hoses are really on there...I swear they must of used hair spray when they originally installed them. I removed the oem hoses from the WGA and the Turbo outlet, while leaving the third end connected to the solenoids. I then simply zip tied these to the strut bar so that I wouldn't have to hunt for them in the event the car needed to be brought back in to the dealer. I also zip tied the BC to the strut bar as well. One side note on the Buschur boost controller, I bought the inline ceramic version for $95. While it is a nice piece, it's a little scary as there is no lock nut to "lock" in the setting and the mechanism turns VERY easily. I am afraid that vibration/car movement might inadvertently rotate the BC resulting in higher/lower boost.
Results: Amazing! I have NEVER seen a boost controller set to the factor boost have an effect like this. Before the boost would drop to 13psi by redline...now it hold 19psi to redline. The seat of the pants difference is dramatic. The damn car pulls like a freight train all the way to redline. I do feel a little knock as it spikes to 24psi.
Overall results...Simply Amazing!!!! This is by far the first mod you should do! $160 and it feels 75hp stronger.
I though I'd share. I have installed a boost gauge, Buschur boost controller and Buschur Air filter. I have some incredible results.
Boost gauge:
Install: I struggled with this for weeks. I asked around and never really found a permanent location I was happy with. I really didn't want to mod the interior to much. So, I decided to install the gauge in the fuse cover drop down door. I simply used a rubber band to hold the gauge to the door. The door is still fully functional. With the door up, the only indication of anything different is a rubber band. After all my years of tuning/racing DSM's, I have found that you really only need the boost gauge during racing/tuning/troubleshooting. It’s not necessary in Daily driving.
Buschur Air Filter:
Install: Piece of cake. Really! Simply remove the two 10mm bolts that attach the air box to the intake pipe, remove one 10mm bolt in the lower right hand corner of the airbox and then the two plastic push pins that hold down the air scoop. I then decided to KISS by simply removing the back half of the air box, yet maintaining the front half in order to ensure a good supply of fresh cold air to the filter. I did not use the aluminum bracket to steady the filter that Buschur provides.
Results: Wow, it is quite apparent immediately how restrictive the stock filtering system is. The suction sound from the new filter is amazingly strong.
Since I completed this mod with the boost controller, I cannot speak on the HP benefits of this mod by itself.
Buschur Boost Controller:
Install: Again, cake! It took me 30 minutes, and most of that was getting back there to reach the oem hoses and remove them. I did not remove any hardware (IC pipes) or anything else to do this. The oem hoses are really on there...I swear they must of used hair spray when they originally installed them. I removed the oem hoses from the WGA and the Turbo outlet, while leaving the third end connected to the solenoids. I then simply zip tied these to the strut bar so that I wouldn't have to hunt for them in the event the car needed to be brought back in to the dealer. I also zip tied the BC to the strut bar as well. One side note on the Buschur boost controller, I bought the inline ceramic version for $95. While it is a nice piece, it's a little scary as there is no lock nut to "lock" in the setting and the mechanism turns VERY easily. I am afraid that vibration/car movement might inadvertently rotate the BC resulting in higher/lower boost.
Results: Amazing! I have NEVER seen a boost controller set to the factor boost have an effect like this. Before the boost would drop to 13psi by redline...now it hold 19psi to redline. The seat of the pants difference is dramatic. The damn car pulls like a freight train all the way to redline. I do feel a little knock as it spikes to 24psi.
Overall results...Simply Amazing!!!! This is by far the first mod you should do! $160 and it feels 75hp stronger.