Hks Evc
03-19-2008, 10:29 PM
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Hks Evc So I'm seeing different opinions about the HKS vs eBoost and others. I'm just installing turbo and curious to know... does this boil down to individual preference? Are there any feature, setup, use, etc. comparisons? Seems many like the ease of use of the HKS. I'm considering purchasing a 'gently used' HKS @ $500. Is that a decent price?
03-23-2008, 03:14 PM
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I think the setup on the eBoost2 is a hassle. They take pains to describe the menu structure but you're limited by a few buttons and the display on the gauge... then wondering if you just viewed the parameter or successfully edited it. These controllers would really benefit from a removable flash memory that you could program on a PC.
03-24-2008, 12:39 AM
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I think the setup on the eBoost2 is a hassle. They take pains to describe the menu structure but you're limited by a few buttons and the display on the gauge... then wondering if you just viewed the parameter or successfully edited it. These controllers would really benefit from a removable flash memory that you could program on a PC.
Also, do you have anything else done that assisted you hit those numbers? What PSI were you rolling at?
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Hey, I just read your other PTK post. Darren helped me out with some good info when I had mine done a couple of years ago. I don't know of any instructions for the kit; the guys at Newtech that did the work just kind of felt their way through it... which is necessary, anyway, given how tightly the thing fits.
My setup runs about 11.5 psi (by the eBoost log) on the street, it's an M6 car with a 224/224/114 0.588 cam and AFR 225 72cc heads. Forged LS6 from A&A, compression is probably about 9.5. FAST 78 mm intake, but just because that was what I had on the old motor. I have a pretty big Griffin FMIC, and I use AlkyControl progressive with 100% methanol. Those numbers are on a Dynojet through the T56 and a 9" rear.
I'll keep track of your install thread and try to help out when you have questions. Good luck with it, you'll need a lot of patience. And some kick-*** fans, and a good alternator relocation setup. And maybe some sort of skidplate for the crossover pipe.
My setup runs about 11.5 psi (by the eBoost log) on the street, it's an M6 car with a 224/224/114 0.588 cam and AFR 225 72cc heads. Forged LS6 from A&A, compression is probably about 9.5. FAST 78 mm intake, but just because that was what I had on the old motor. I have a pretty big Griffin FMIC, and I use AlkyControl progressive with 100% methanol. Those numbers are on a Dynojet through the T56 and a 9" rear.
I'll keep track of your install thread and try to help out when you have questions. Good luck with it, you'll need a lot of patience. And some kick-*** fans, and a good alternator relocation setup. And maybe some sort of skidplate for the crossover pipe.