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crashtke
10-14-2007, 11:14 AM
Just wanted to see what people were using for boost control.

green91
10-14-2007, 11:22 AM
wastegate

slow_hatch
10-14-2007, 11:26 AM
wastegate

You have boost?? :thinking: :taun:

Wurm
10-14-2007, 11:26 AM
ADVD or AVHS or ACASSETTE

sorry i have no boost

Gutling
10-14-2007, 11:27 AM
greddy profec ebc

Maniaç
10-14-2007, 11:31 AM
Im using a Cobb AccessPORT(EM). Which sets my boost right at 16.5psi. No need for a boost controller for me, so which means im using an electronic boost controler (AVCR or others).

Wurm
10-14-2007, 11:33 AM
Im using a Cobb AccessPORT(EM). Which sets my boost right at 16.5psi. No need for a boost controller for me, so which means im using an electronic boost controler (AVCR or others).
step your game up that went out of style in 93

Maniaç
10-14-2007, 11:35 AM
step your game up that went out of style in 93Well to tell you the truth I don't know where my "boost controller" would fall under. I mean I am using my stock ECU. Which means im using my stock Ecu as a boost controller. Lol plus I have an 06, im pretty sure im not using anything that was used back in 93. Come on man, the hell?

crashtke
10-14-2007, 11:49 AM
The ap is still using the ECU to control your boost. It just modifies your parameters in the ECU.

Wurm
10-14-2007, 12:13 PM
Well to tell you the truth I don't know where my "boost controller" would fall under. I mean I am using my stock ECU. Which means im using my stock Ecu as a boost controller. Lol plus I have an 06, im pretty sure im not using anything that was used back in 93. Come on man, the hell?
i was just making fun of the name AVCR sorry

Dietcoke
10-14-2007, 01:18 PM
Completely adjustable in the ecu

chsdog55
10-14-2007, 03:10 PM
Im loving my AEM Tru-Boost. Adjustable to 30 with stock sensor and with aftermarket sensor to 75psi.. Use Friendly and alot of functions. Boost Alarm, Scramble boost. Boost Setting A and B.Very nice for the price

scttydb411
10-14-2007, 03:15 PM
manual for now (bleeder valve), electronic (profec b spec 2) when i change my setup using an external wastegate.

i've tuned a couple cars using the aem trueboost and actually like it. it's pretty user friendly once you work your way through the manual. like most boost controllers the manuals suck!!

-S Double C-
10-14-2007, 03:27 PM
waste gate 4-5lbs creeps to 7 on cold night on top end. I sold my boost controller so id have extra money.

mocha latte cupcake
10-14-2007, 05:16 PM
internal wastegate ftw :D

esiatlanta
10-14-2007, 05:20 PM
wastegate......

Kevykev
10-14-2007, 06:01 PM
i can't even answer this question anymore :(

It no longer applies :(

Lusos
10-14-2007, 06:44 PM
I'm running the stock ECU. But with how it fluctuates, sometimes I can be pushing up to ~9psi at a factory tuned ~7psi. Oh well, I guess 1988 is a long way from today.

I plan on using one of those EBay boost controllers for a little while. It can't hurt, I've got another car to drive and another motor waiting on the stand as it is. TURN UP DA BOOST!!11!!111!

B18c1Turboed
10-14-2007, 08:02 PM
We run the Innovative boost controller, Its the easiest on the market to set up.
http://www.innovativeturbo.com/images/cart/products/101356-12G-lg.jpg

Basically u set up each stage, You have a total of 6 stages, Launch and 1-5
too setup the stages you just go too the stage you want and you hit the desired boost for that gear.

Each time you push the clutch in while racing it will go thru all 5 stages.

Or you can get the s300 and use the boostcontroller option, all you ahve to do is add a boost solenoied,and then play with the percentages, but you have to do at the track or on the dyno.

Pickleteg
10-14-2007, 08:05 PM
I control mine with pulley size!

AnthonyF
10-14-2007, 08:31 PM
^^ me too. i'm at 15psi with some belt slippage

redrumracer
10-14-2007, 08:36 PM
one day soon electronically but right now NA

japan4racing
10-14-2007, 08:46 PM
greddy profec b spec II

Big J
10-14-2007, 09:18 PM
$25 pressure regulator, air control solenoid, and a button on my shift knob

MattB
10-14-2007, 10:56 PM
greddy emanage and the profec setup.

patrick4588
10-15-2007, 12:15 AM
just the wastegate. my wastegate is also a boost controller tho...

95alty
10-15-2007, 10:50 AM
Manual Boost Controller...

man
10-15-2007, 12:32 PM
I control it with my mind.

superboost
10-15-2007, 02:26 PM
adapted a saab boost controller to my car for a bit with solenoid. that worked well for awhile, but then went to a larger turbo and wanted more accuracy.

Manual boost controllers work well, but lack flexibility.

Went with a manumatic boost controller for awhile, that consisted of a pair of solenoids wired to a toggle switch in the cabin hooked up to a pair of MBCs in series. With both solenoids closed, the car works purely off the wastegate giving a stock boost of 7psi. When you open the first solenoid, boost diverts into the primary MBC, raising pressure to 13psi. Open the second solenoid and boost routs again through a second MBC set to 18psi. That worked for awhile, but was rather bulky and sometimes tempermental.

Finally working on using the standalone to manage boost. it allows for boost based on throttle input, gain control etc. As soon as the wastegate is all plumbed, I'll wire that in.

Benefit
10-15-2007, 03:07 PM
open wastegate and let the good times roll

GAtegs
10-15-2007, 05:30 PM
Greddy Profec B Spec II

KPowerEP3
10-15-2007, 05:49 PM
I made my own MBC...

crashtke
10-15-2007, 07:03 PM
Greddy Profec B Spec II

how do you like that Greddy unit? I am selling an Apexi AVC-R right now to help pay property taxes on the house, but I plan on buying another one sometime after the first of the year. Will probably go with another AVC-R, but had thought of the Greddy also.

Gutling
10-15-2007, 07:15 PM
greddy rocks, never had no issues of creep/leak/problems. takes a moment to figure it out, lol my directions were all jdm :(

patrick4588
10-15-2007, 11:56 PM
it all depends what you are going to use it for. i personally have no use to change boost levels inside the cabin. the only times i change it is when i go to the track. since my wastegate is a boost controller too, all i have to do is change vacuum ports and changes my boost level. it literally takes 5 seconds to go from 15 psi to 22psi. for those who street race a lot and need to up the boost on the fly, and ebc is ideal

GAtegs
10-16-2007, 12:14 AM
how do you like that Greddy unit? I am selling an Apexi AVC-R right now to help pay property taxes on the house, but I plan on buying another one sometime after the first of the year. Will probably go with another AVC-R, but had thought of the Greddy also.

No complaints, here.

crashtke
10-17-2007, 05:39 PM
open wastegate and let the good times roll

Ya open the wastegate and all the exhaust bypasses the turbo and no more boost, lol.

patrick4588
10-17-2007, 11:40 PM
running open wastegate means he has no dumptube. doesnt really make sense in this post, but it doesnt mean the wastegate is open all the time

AnclyT
10-18-2007, 01:52 PM
EBC!

Vteckidd
10-18-2007, 02:44 PM
Greddy PROFEC II

SoLJames95
10-19-2007, 03:30 PM
I had MBC then I got Greddy Profec II, then I sold it and Got a MBC. And now I control my boost on how hard I hit my gas pedal. Its crazy how it works.

Black R
10-22-2007, 09:39 AM
boost control = right foot :P

SPOOLIN
10-24-2007, 11:00 PM
s300 with apexi solenoid, gear by gear baby without having to use buttons.

Mdeezy
10-25-2007, 01:42 AM
greddy emanage and the profec setup.

curious why you didnt get the pressure sensor for the emanage so it could double as a boost controller?

slowrolla97
10-25-2007, 04:39 AM
fawk controlling boost. I ripped my waste gate off.

BLK JDM
10-25-2007, 10:15 AM
^^ me too. i'm at 15psi with some belt slippage


Time for some cogged pulleys!!!

PSINXS
10-25-2007, 10:55 AM
turbo xs dual stage mbc

Doppelgänger
10-25-2007, 11:10 AM
boost control = right foot :P
Dammit J.... i was sooo going to say that!




Pulleys for now...... soon to be Hallman MBC

Barefoot
10-25-2007, 11:30 AM
AVCR

chituntang
10-26-2007, 10:35 PM
I let the car handle this problem.