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Offline Howard Hu

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im thinking of getting a boost controller, what's the best?
« on: January 30, 2004, 12:12:20 am »
and good price? greddy one? or blitz? and what EXACTLY does the boost controller do
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« Reply #1 on: January 30, 2004, 12:39:52 am »
All the boost controller does is regulate the amount of air pressure getting to the wastegate actuator, thus holding it closed for longer. You could go and buy a $100 electronic one if you want but a lot of us just make manual boost controllers for about $10 from pipe fittings. See the www.VFAQ.com  about how to do that.
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« Reply #2 on: January 30, 2004, 12:58:07 am »
o really?i was thinking about getting an aftermarket one like blitz or apexi or greddy..like one of the fancy stuff =p
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« Reply #3 on: January 30, 2004, 03:02:56 am »
The HK$ and Greedy ones are fancy ones that basically allow you to adjust boost from inside your car, and will usually have other features, like dual-setting controls (ie:if you have an FWD, you can run 10 PSI for first gear, and then when you're in 2nd and up, you'll run 17), boost gauge, turbo timer etc etc.  Vlad Busta makes a mean MBC, and a lot of people (not including me, due to fixing my *&^$#@ car) are running the Busta BC.  PM him for info on it :)
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« Reply #4 on: January 30, 2004, 09:41:19 am »
the HKS IV has a fuzzy logic learning mode, which is very cool, but the unit itself looks pretty dated

you would probably want to lean more towards a greddy e-manage system, apexi AVCR, blitz dsbc  or somthing blingin like that
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« Reply #5 on: January 30, 2004, 09:49:38 am »
link on how to make one...
http://www.geocities.com/chmwatson/FAQs/mbc.html

I'm wondering what is the difference if you don't use the spring and ball thingy...?

Also... if possible.. can anybody make one for me? lol.. I got no tools.... :P
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« Reply #6 on: January 30, 2004, 09:53:32 am »
Greddy Profect-B is awesome, dual stage setting inside the car
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« Reply #7 on: January 30, 2004, 02:18:29 pm »
For a dual stage boost controller, wouldn't it be safe to have something like the Apexi SAFC II.  The second gen has 2 settings to accompany the dual stage controller.
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Offline Mike Schmid

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« Reply #8 on: January 30, 2004, 07:00:58 pm »
The SAFC II with 2 sets of maps would be ideal, what you'd do otherwise is set the car up to run right on hi boost, and it will run pig rich on low boost but you just deal with it for the greater good, like good traction outta the hole.
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« Reply #9 on: February 05, 2004, 10:59:32 am »
does it increase hp? and by how much?
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Offline Dan Harshey

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« Reply #10 on: February 05, 2004, 12:05:32 pm »
Quote from: "Howard Hu"
does it increase hp? and by how much?

they do increase hp, because if your car can handle it, you will be able to up the boost, how much hp? well that is another question on its own and only a dyno could really tell ya that.
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« Reply #11 on: February 05, 2004, 02:25:46 pm »
it is the next logical step in your upgrade path... it will add the most horsepower for its price.... get it...
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« Reply #12 on: February 05, 2004, 02:46:00 pm »
10 hp/pound usually
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