Which boost controller?
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I'm looking at buying an electronic boost controller but am unsure which to buy. I need something I can set up to peak 2bar and then drop and hold 1.8
What controllers are you using?
Any help much appreciated
Thanks Billy
What controllers are you using?
Any help much appreciated
Thanks Billy
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The turbo smart ones are very good we have a load on our web shop
http://www.shop.motorsport-developme...lers-284-c.asp
http://www.shop.motorsport-developme...lers-284-c.asp
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I would recommend the Apexi AVC-R, I've got one installed in my Escort and it's quite easy to use and has great control over the boost. You can set it to have different boost levels according to the revs.
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The turbo smart ones are very good we have a load on our web shop
http://www.shop.motorsport-developme...lers-284-c.asp
http://www.shop.motorsport-developme...lers-284-c.asp
And in what area are these aftermarket systems a significant improvement over the use of an amalvalve?
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I've heard a lot of people saying the apexi avc-r is top dog but they're meant to be a pain in the arse to set up.
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I got to agree, the apexi are one of the best out there, and i have one for sale...
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And if it can be controlled by the standard cossie ecu, what kind of options does it give? Control between 2 boost levels like the standard amalvalve? And can you set the boost levels yourself, without doing stuff like jetting an amalvalve?
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The amal valve is just a crude solenoid anyway.
Cant think of that many controllers that allow you to alter boost vs rpm. Although if you're running 2 bar mid range, I really dont see why you'd want less at the top ?
Keep it up the full whack the entire way !
Cant think of that many controllers that allow you to alter boost vs rpm. Although if you're running 2 bar mid range, I really dont see why you'd want less at the top ?
Keep it up the full whack the entire way !
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Maybe you'd want less boost at higher revs to increase the life of the turbo?
Anyway, what I like about the amalvalve is the fact that the ecu can lower the boost level if needed (when the ACTs are high for instance). As far as I know the amalvalve is the only boost control that makes this possible. Or are there other possibilities to do so?
Anyway, what I like about the amalvalve is the fact that the ecu can lower the boost level if needed (when the ACTs are high for instance). As far as I know the amalvalve is the only boost control that makes this possible. Or are there other possibilities to do so?
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Maybe you'd want less boost at higher revs to increase the life of the turbo?
Anyway, what I like about the amalvalve is the fact that the ecu can lower the boost level if needed (when the ACTs are high for instance). As far as I know the amalvalve is the only boost control that makes this possible. Or are there other possibilities to do so?
Anyway, what I like about the amalvalve is the fact that the ecu can lower the boost level if needed (when the ACTs are high for instance). As far as I know the amalvalve is the only boost control that makes this possible. Or are there other possibilities to do so?
How any valve is controlled is what is most important. But obviously a quality valve offers better control
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Most aftermarket EBC's are standalone, so will have limited integration with the engine ecu. And in many ways this is a bad thing
But they are generally easy to use, and offer excellent levels of boost control that anyone can achieve without having to access the ecu.
but ultimately an ecu controlled setup does offer the most safety options, as well as flexibility as to what you do with boost, and when ( providing it's a decent ecu )
But they are generally easy to use, and offer excellent levels of boost control that anyone can achieve without having to access the ecu.
but ultimately an ecu controlled setup does offer the most safety options, as well as flexibility as to what you do with boost, and when ( providing it's a decent ecu )
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