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Gday!

I've got a Greddy Profec B Spec II boost controller on the way (with english manual and all the gear to install it) and i have a couple of questions hopefully a few technically minded ppl can help me out with. For everyones info i have an RB20DET powered R32 gtst with the following mods:

- cat back 3" exhaust

- pod type air filter

- apexi power fc

- bleed valve type boost controller (boost now up to 11 - 12psi)

My questions:

1 - I generally know my way round a car but are these things difficult to install?

2 - Would it be advisable to have these fitted by a pro? If so, I'm in Chatswood, Sydney - anywhere someone can recommend?

3 - Is this model fully electronic ie can it limit boost to certain point and prevent boost spikes?

Thanks to anyone who replies...Cheers :mad:

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Gday!

My questions:

1 - I generally know my way round a car but are these things difficult to install?

2 - Would it be advisable to have these fitted by a pro? If so, I'm in Chatswood, Sydney - anywhere someone can recommend?

3 - Is this model fully electronic ie can it limit boost to certain point and prevent boost spikes?

Thanks to anyone who replies...Cheers  :mad:

1 - not really . plum the solonoid in where your old boost cotroller was and then run a vacum line hose from the manifold . There is a article in the DIY section on installing a boost guage on a r32 , same principal applies for that . then run your hose and cable for the solinoid back into the cabin and mount the controller

2 - its up to you . if you feel confident give it a go , if not its probably about $100 to get it installed . those profecs are pretty strait forward

3 - yes fully electronic , it will be more stable than your bleed

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Installation should be straightforward but apparently Profec B II is fairly hard to set up. Probably best to leave it to the pro.

Saying that, I just bought Profec S that is like the old Profec B, brought back due to popular demand, just with an improved solenoid. It's much easier to set it up but it doesn't have the fancy screen.

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Installation should be straightforward but apparently Profec B II is fairly hard to set up. Probably best to leave it to the pro.

Saying that, I just bought Profec S that is like the old Profec B, brought back due to popular demand, just with an improved solenoid. It's much easier to set it up but it doesn't have the fancy screen.

yeah figured there'd be a few steps in the install which'd be beyond me...can these be done by any auto electrician or are dedicated performance tuners the way to go?

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