Electronic Boost Controlers

sideways motorsports · 03-18-2005

Ok what are the pros and cons of diffrent types of electronic boost controllers? What are everyones thoughts on any of these? What are others using currently?

Greddy: Profec A, Profec B and Spec II, or the new Profec B Type S

Apexi: AVC Type R

Turbo Smart: E Boost (guage size one)

HKS: EVC 5

Blitz: DSBC Type R and Type S

I think that covers the major ones. Right now I am leaning towards the Profec B Spec 2. or the Turbo Smart for fitment purposes.

Dan

Wizard · 03-19-2005

Profec A is one of the best, but can only goto like 21-23psi. Profec B is a PITA to learn, but good upto 43psi and worked great for me.

AVC-R is a match for an AFC, but is pricey and some have had problems with the learn feature.

Never used the others.

Try:
www.dsmreviews.com

Wiz

Khadgar · 03-20-2005

Any elaboration on how the profec b is hard to learn?

Wizard · 03-20-2005

Tons of features, all kinds of settings for scramble, cut-off, peak hold, warning, not to mention you can add the switch for 2 levels. And it's all in metric.....one day i'll learn how to convert in my head. It's good now, just took a while to get everything set right.

Wiz

Wizard · 03-20-2005

Kinda of like comparing the Old-school AFC to the SAFC II's. More features, but takes some time to learn and get to use proficiently.

Wiz

LightningGSX · 03-20-2005

Didn't I just sell you an Eprom ECU? If so, you could just add a real solenoid in place of the BCS, a MAP sensor, and I could re-do some eprom code to control it.We could even add a potentiometer on the EGR temp input to make it completely adjustable.If you don't mind waiting a while, I'd be really interested in trying this out

sideways motorsports · 03-21-2005

Yes I do now have an eprom thanks to you but, I will be installing a dsm link into it. I have a very cheap electronic boost controller which I will probably be using for now. I also have a Joe P that I will be using for back up or inline with my cheapy.

Just trying to get a feel for what might work best when I am ready to upgrade to a fully functional one.

Dan

CDeutsch · 03-21-2005

The Blitz DSBC is popular in the 3S world. I have one in my stealth and I like it. I haven't had any problems. The only thing I don't like is the digital display. Analog gauges are easier to read, so in my Talon I went with a nice Apexi EL boost gauge (peak, warn, playback) and a manual Halman boost controller with the cockpit control. I like that better then the DSBC.