Which is best boost controller

Bladerider · Post by **Bladerider** » Mon Sep 25, 2006 12:03 pm

I have owned/used...

HKS EVC5
Greddy Profec B Spec2
Blitz Dual sbc

If money is no object then I must say I liked the EVC very much. The LCD unit is the "selector"" and the box with the 3 circular buttons/knobs is the "controller" part. Basically you take the actuator rating as zero, and then add boost using the "volume" knobs on the controller (left hand button is on/off, middle knob is preset1 right hand one is preset2). This can then be tucked away from prying fingers and you have the LCD somewhere you can get at - or on display if you want a flashy gizmo !! - and you simply select on/off/hi boost/low boost and thats it !!!

I would also let you know that the Profec B Spec2 allows a slight overboost in the low range to aid turbo spool up. This is probably only giving a 2-300rpm difference but it was enough to convince me that it was the way to go with the Orange, as drifting is more difficult the more lag you have.

Hope that helps,

J.

Miniwilliams · Post by **Miniwilliams** » Wed Sep 27, 2006 11:12 pm

here's the link

http://www.potn.co.uk/-_c3586_6933_p1607230.htm

boxy · Post by **boxy** » Thu Sep 28, 2006 6:53 am

The HKS evc is the one for me I think, just finding one now at a descent price. Thanks for your help.

andycaca · Post by **andycaca** » Thu Sep 28, 2006 8:04 am

its a great choice and you certainly wont regret it

JC · Post by JC » Thu Sep 28, 2006 7:05 pm

Heard good things about the Turbosmart, fitted one for a friend, he said its nice and linear.

I use a Greddy Profec E-01, expensive but doubles as the E-Manage programmer and has some spare inputs for logging to an SD card.

JC

boxy · Post by **boxy** » Thu Sep 28, 2006 7:31 pm

sure is plenty to choose from.

hybrid dreams · Post by **hybrid dreams** » Sat Sep 30, 2006 12:33 am

well i know loads of people are going to reccomend an electronic one...but

I like my manual boost controllers.

I run a Hallmans boost controller. They feature a ball and spring type boost controller. Utilizing a lightweight ceramic ball for quicker resoponse and faster spool up. These boost controllers for spooling up turbos just as quick if not quicker than many electronic boost controllers. after my install on mine my car spooled up 400 RPM faster over the standard boost solenoid. currently I am hitting 1.2 bar @ 3500 RPM on an unported turbo and standard 2L engine with a 40lb/min turbo. It may actually spool up faster once I check for boost leaks (which I need to do shortly).

Just my thoughts.

boxy · Post by **boxy** » Sat Sep 30, 2006 9:37 am

never thought of a purely mechanical boost controller, so you have some info of where to aquire them? How easy are they to fit?

Post by **Stuart** » Sat Sep 30, 2006 9:43 am

Have a look on Google for Dawes Devices mate.

http://www.3barracing.com/product_7.htm

turbomart · Post by **turbomart** » Sat Sep 30, 2006 10:04 am

boxy wrote:never thought of a purely mechanical boost controller, so you have some info of where to aquire them? How easy are they to fit?

Used to use these all the time, if you are just wanting a few more pounds of boost and don't need the ease of adjustment of an electronic device I would thoroughly recommend them :thumb: and for around