Lindsey "boost enhancer" as manual boost controller?

[zmf]

What are the drawbacks to using the boost enhancer as a manual boost controller, or in place of the controller? Obviously you can set max boost from within the cab with a manual boost controller, but boost enhancer adjustment takes less than 5 minutes.

I ask because I have the Lindsey manual boost controller ready to hook up the boost system, but decided to play with the enhancer before I did. The enhancer seems to be consistent at setting max boost. I know they can be "spikey", but it's been consistent after a cleaning.

I'm not going for a huge boost increase, just a relatively safe 14-15 psi, so the boost enhancer seems sufficient. Either component is regulating the pressure to the wastegate, and the manual boost controller would be expected to be more consistent and easier to adjust, but -- in this particular case -- what are the flaws in my train of thought?

Thanks.

[Jfrahm]

It'll work, just be careful of the boost floating up in higher gears or on a long hill.

[zmf]

Originally Posted by Jfrahm

It'll work, just be careful of the boost floating up in higher gears or on a long hill.

Interesting you should mention that. I've been testing max boost in 5th gear going up hill.

Forgot to mention the obvious. The boost enhancer method goes through the cycling valve, but this 951 came with a vintage 1998 Weltmeister chip that seems to hold boost to 6000 rpm. So it seems to be operating much like a manual boost controller.