Boost Control? to go Electronic or not?

[r0ma]

Hey guys,

just tossing up ... should i spend the extra $$$ and get an Electronic Boost Controler,

or get one of the GFB controlers? (none electronic)

[r0ma]

advantages/disadvantages??

[nitemare5]

generally speaking, electronic are better because it's usually minimises spiking and you get the ease of adjusting the boost in cabin. You also get other little extras (depending on the EBC) like overtake boost (or scramble mode), boost readings etc. When setup right, they are great and worth the money in my opinion, however you do get the odd people that either dont set it up right or just have trouble without explanations and go to the cheaper bleed valve and have 100% success. But if the budget stretches, i reckon it's worth it, since a second hand EBC can be picked up between $300 - $400 (again depending on brand).

[thizzle]

yup boost spike is main reason i got evc...

get da turbo smart dual stage for non eletric...

[r0ma]

yup boost spike is main reason i got evc...

get da turbo smart dual stage for non eletric...

thanks mate.

let me know how you go with your bonnet.

im interested in getting one.

cheers.

[R31 POWER]

I learnt the hard way

Turbo Smart single stage = Bad spiking(read 4psi) and did'nt hold boost good(read 2psi up and down)Now this to me means it's a pile on shit and should'nt even be put on a tractor!

Greddy Profec B = Orsam boost control with no spike(depends how you set it) and yer just orsam.Best $290 I ever spent.

[Cubes]

Check out the autospeed pneumatic setup.. It works well and is fairly cheap.

OR.. mod your actuator bracket or rod to allow boost adjustment that way.

My bleeder that was a home-brand job never used to spike BUT it used to drop boost in the higher rpm's. It only allowed an extra 2.5psi extra over what the actuator was rated at.

[ed]

you could also get the HKS wastegate actuators and set it to your desired boost level.

[V8eta]

I use a Greddy Profec B spec 2, works very well. and not badly priced either.

[GTRman1992]

I had a bleeder and did a dyno run recording boost, then installed the HKS IV and did another dyno run. The curves for boost were identical.

Having said that, the electronic boost controller does give you ease of adjustment, hi/lo settings, scramble mode and a boost gauge.