boost controller, bleeder/blocker??

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having installed my boost gauge recently, ive been looking at boost controllers, most of them seem to be bleeders and after doing a little research it seems that a blocker is the better option? can someone explain this please. (bleeders seem easier to get hold of) also, would extending that short 4" hose be ok as its a little awkward to get at down there.

cheers
 
no one?

think this covers it:



"A manual boost controller is a simple mechanical and pneumatic control to allow some pressure from the wastegate actuator to escape or bleed out to the atmosphere or back into the intake system. This can be as simple as a T-fitting on the boost control line near the actuator with a small bleeder screw. The screw can be turned out to varying degrees to allow air to bleed out of the system, relieving pressure on the wastegate actuator, thus increasing boost levels. These devices are popular due to their negligible cost compared to other devices that may offer the same power increase.

Additionally, another type of manual boost controllers use a ball and spring to control the amount of boost. This is installed with one vacuum line coming from the intake somewhere after the turbocharger, and one vacuum line going to the wastegate. A knob changes the force on the spring which in turn dictates how much pressure is on the ball. The tighter the spring, the more boost that is needed to unseat the ball, and allow the boost pressure to reach the wastegate actuator. There is a bleed hole on the boost controller after the ball, to allow the pressurized air that would be trapped between the wastegate actuator and the ball after it is seated again. These type of Manual boost controllers are becoming vastly popular since they don't provide a boost leak, allowing faster spool times and better control than a "bleed type" boost controller"
 
I have a hallmans blocker type boost controller . . pretty happy with it .. a buddy have a bleeder type and seems to do the job too ..
 
I have a cheapie Ebay special on mine...it's the ball and spring type and seems to work well. A bit touchy to adjust...probably better off getting a Hallman type like Tapage has...better quality.
 
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