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Old Dec 12, 2006 | 09:09 PM
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Will i be able to use the GReedy Electronic Boost Controller on my ERST, which is running MFI? I was looking at the Profec B II.

Does it replace anything?

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Old Dec 12, 2006 | 10:12 PM
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think its ecu based mate so u may have to go efi
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Old Dec 12, 2006 | 10:18 PM
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can you not use any electronic boost controller with MFI?
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Old Dec 12, 2006 | 10:27 PM
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dont think so mate, never seen one on anything mechanicaly powered erst, r5, uno turbo, etc

only on efi cars like 200sx's, skyline's, punto's, gtir's
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Old Dec 12, 2006 | 10:27 PM
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Boost Controllers don't need to be ECU linked. They generally only need power/earth and connections to the valve, just like you would connect a bleed valve. Also a map signal, which is connected just like you connect a boost gauge. Some have additional features which may need input signals to use all the functionality. The Profec-B isn't one that needs other stuff to make it work.

The AVC-R can display Injector Duty, RPM etc, so needs a wire for these.

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Old Dec 12, 2006 | 10:31 PM
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Are there any certain boost controllers you guys would recommend? Which ones are people using out there with MFI?

Am i right in thinking that the boost will not fluctuate, Compared to the bleed valve.
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Using a boost controller doesn't guarantee that the boost won't fluctuate. It really depends on the quality of the rest of the set-up and how much you are asking of it.

For example, if you only have a 7psi actuator and you want to make 25psi, the controller will struggle.

The Profec-B is a simple, no-frills, good quality boost controller, but don't expect it to work miracles. It mainly makes it much easier to control boost from inside the car, however, it will be more accurate and stable than a bleed valve.
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well i just shut the fuck up
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Old Dec 12, 2006 | 11:09 PM
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you cant use the fancy fuctions on the boost controllers with MFI am i rite?
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Old Dec 13, 2006 | 06:57 AM
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If you can give it a speed signal (by using an EFi sender, which fits between the gearbox and speedo cable), then you can display speed on a controller that has this feature, for example.

Some stuff, you just can't solve. I imagine that Injector Duty is something that you can't do on an MFi car.
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Old Dec 13, 2006 | 11:11 PM
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Is it best to go for the GReedy Profec B II ? i heard its very simple to use.
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It is very easy to use.


Oh, and a little side note... I will be selling mine in a couple of weeks
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Old Dec 14, 2006 | 02:56 PM
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my mates got eletronic boost controller on his r5gtt i think it's a greddy model
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Greddy's ideal for simple boost control...saved me loads of hassle messin around with bleed valves!! As said, it's simple and easy to install and in my case made the boost alot more stable! Mine peaks and holds the same boost all the way through the rev range now
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Old Dec 14, 2006 | 05:23 PM
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rstdave thats the exact reason why i want one

how easy is it to install?
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Old Dec 15, 2006 | 02:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Maxxeh
how easy is it to install?
Piece of piss.

From memory... a Live and an Earth to thr unit, a plug on to the solenoid and some boost tubing going to the back of the unit so it can read boost pressure.
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Old Dec 15, 2006 | 03:00 PM
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kewl cant wait to get one now
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i think the excitment made you forget how cool is spelt
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Originally Posted by G420 DEL
i think the excitment made you forget how cool is spelt
....and in your excitement, you forgot how excitement is spelt!!
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ERROR
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As tony turbo said.......easy to fit (anyone with half a brain could do it)!!! There's a surprisin amount of functions on it so u'll need to read the manual pretty thoroughly, and go careful not to fuck around with the settins too much as u can mess it up and end up with boost spikes etc!!!
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Originally Posted by Tony Turbo
It is very easy to use.


Oh, and a little side note... I will be selling mine in a couple of weeks
Oh will you now?
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Old Dec 16, 2006 | 05:01 PM
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Originally Posted by AndyRST
Originally Posted by Tony Turbo
It is very easy to use.


Oh, and a little side note... I will be selling mine in a couple of weeks
Oh will you now?

Yeah, I'm sure I'll sell it to some cunt for a cut throat price
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Originally Posted by AndyRST
Originally Posted by Tony Turbo
It is very easy to use.


Oh, and a little side note... I will be selling mine in a couple of weeks
Oh will you now?
I'm working 90 odd miles away and even I knew that
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Old Dec 16, 2006 | 09:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Tony Turbo
Originally Posted by AndyRST
Originally Posted by Tony Turbo
It is very easy to use.


Oh, and a little side note... I will be selling mine in a couple of weeks
Oh will you now?

Yeah, I'm sure I'll sell it to some cunt for a cut throat price
I thought the deal was done, and im a lucky cunt?

Oh and it was try before you buy wasnt it ?

Oh Dan read above
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A very nice piece of kit the GReddy - it will work on any Turbo engine.

Set up is very quick and easy - set the 'set gain' to about .2bar under what you want to run, then use the 'set' to get your required boost level - use the higher gears to find this.

Finally play with the gain to reduce boost spike to an acceptable minimum - in the lower gears a spike of .1 - .2 bar should be OK.

Thats all - it has 2 levels so set up the lower one for daily driving, and the higher one for when you need an extra kick.

Run the solenoid as near to the turbo as possible but away from any heat.

Highly recommended - these can handle up to about 2 bars of boost without problem.



BTW GReddy is pronounced similar to 'ready' (but how Tony the Tiger might say it) , not like 'greedy'.
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Great info there. I wish I knew that 2 years ago


Originally Posted by ON-UJAH
Highly recommended - these can handle up to about 2 bars of boost without problem.

That's why I'm off- loading mine to some mug, er I mean Andy
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Originally Posted by Tony Turbo
Great info there. I wish I knew that 2 years ago


Originally Posted by ON-UJAH
Highly recommended - these can handle up to about 2 bars of boost without problem.

That's why I'm off- loading mine to some mug, er I mean Andy
imagine my Focus flashing you out the way at 150mph while i run 2bar, muhahahaha who be the mug then?
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Originally Posted by AndyRST
Originally Posted by Tony Turbo
Great info there. I wish I knew that 2 years ago


Originally Posted by ON-UJAH
Highly recommended - these can handle up to about 2 bars of boost without problem.

That's why I'm off- loading mine to some mug, er I mean Andy
imagine my Focus flashing you out the way at 150mph while i run 2bar, muhahahaha who be the mug then?
You, when your turbo goes pop after a few seconds!!
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Originally Posted by NathR
Originally Posted by AndyRST
Originally Posted by Tony Turbo
Great info there. I wish I knew that 2 years ago


Originally Posted by ON-UJAH
Highly recommended - these can handle up to about 2 bars of boost without problem.

That's why I'm off- loading mine to some mug, er I mean Andy
imagine my Focus flashing you out the way at 150mph while i run 2bar, muhahahaha who be the mug then?
You, when your turbo goes pop after a few seconds!!
GT28 anyone ?
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Old Dec 19, 2006 | 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by AndyRST
imagine my Focus flashing you out the way at 150mph while i run 2bar, muhahahaha who be the mug then?
Not with a Greddy Boost controller you won't
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