PFC and EBC

[Yakuza]

Is it possible to use a different brand of EBC like Greddy E-01 or HKS EVC with the PFC ?

Which one do you think is a better EBC ? Apex AVCR, HKS EVC or Greddy E-01 ?

cheers

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[G0DF4Th3R]

yes it is possible

a HKS EVC will do the job well for its price so will a Blitz

AVCR and E-01 are a bit too pricey IMHO

[Maxx]

got a profec e-01 and works fine, but i heard the EVC are the best. They control the boost come smoother, closer to factory manner.

[mxfly]

AVC-R's are only 700 bucks plus delivery

[2fardown]

Only $700?? That's a lot of money to spend on a boost controller. You can pick up second hand Blitz units for $395 from www.hikariperformance.com

[mxfly]

Those Blitz units are a bit old, whereas the avc-r are current units. Hey, it depends on what you want. If you just want an EBC just to control boost, then the Blitz is fine. If you want and EBC with bells and whistles, then you cant go wrong with the avc-r, E-01 or SBC-iD III. Considering some shops sell the AVC-R for $1200-1300, $700 is good value.

[Yakuza]

maxx,

do you have any pics of you E-01 during the night ?

i'm interested in seeing it as i'm very keen on buying one ..

[Maxx]

i will try to post some up tomorrow

[Yakuza]

thanx maxx !!!

[rs73]

When you install HKS EVC, do you keep the factory solenoid or can you remove the solenoid completely and only using the HKS stepping motor?

[Maxx]

it's a bit late, but at least i remeber today

[Maxx]

close look

[dAVE]

HKS EVC is the best by far!

rs73, you can just leave the factory solenoid there, but u have to pull one of the vacuum hoses off and put it onto the stepping motor.

also, 2nd hand boost controllers are good value, but if the stepping motor goes, then your only option is to purchase a whole new unit.. which could cost you more in the end.

a HKS EVC 4 your looking at around $990, so they are no cheap, and a fair bit more than the AVC-R.

Other option is the boost control kit for the pfc, but it can only be changed using a handcontroller which i think would be a pain.

[Maxx]

i heard someone who is using the pfc boost controller kit said that they are BAD, and they are not cheap.

[rs73]

Hi,

Thx for the reply.

I actually found an HKS EVC EZ-II, which is exactly has the same Stepping Motor & Control Unit found in the HKS EVC 4. Price is quite a bargain at less than $650.

The unit is upgradable to full HKS EVC 4 by buying the optional screen which part# is provided in case I wanna order one. I decided this is the best one to go as I can add the screen later when I have a spare $300 lying around. The screen adds a "beep beep" overboost warning function and password protection, and scramble boost, which would not be really needed for my everyday use right now.

It's sitting right here @ home, cant wait to put it on...

Dave, is it still possible to remove the factory solenoid completely? as I was told that the factory solenoid can sometime interferes or confuses the ECU when used in conjunction with aftermarket boost controllers.

[BigDatto]

Originally posted by 2fardown

Only $700??  That's a lot of money to spend on a boost controller.  You can pick up second hand Blitz units for $395 from www.hikariperformance.com

Agreed. Too much to pay. I bought a blitz twin solenoid unit off these forums for $250 and it works a treat with the PowerFC. The trade off is your Commander won't/can't display boost pressure - easily fixed with a gauge.

[Nexus_SiX]

I got the PFC's boost controiller for about $450 from nengun. Does the job fine and the commander unit can display and alter the boost level

[rs73]

how does ebc with stepping motor compared to ebc with solenoid unit?