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Old Aug 18, 2011 | 12:43 AM
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im having an awful time getting plain and simple answers....
what is a user friendly boost controller thats not overpriced and too difficult to use.
car going on is 50/50 street/strip,3350lb,live axle,400 cube lsx,single 42 turbo,th400,9"(3.00:1)diff,and 27x9 tyre.approx 780rwhp....(approx 15lb max)
im open to suggestion on....time based program/gear select style controller.
ive been looking close @ apexi avc-r and the e-boost 2 and lots others but no real backing up of use and functionality....
cheers dave
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Old Aug 18, 2011 | 07:23 AM
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I hear eboost2 is the way to go. I personally have an eboost street, seems like a good unit so far. I didn't like my Greddy at all.
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Old Aug 18, 2011 | 04:12 PM
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Originally Posted by vnturbo
im having an awful time getting plain and simple answers....
What is a user friendly boost controller thats not overpriced and too difficult to use.
Car going on is 50/50 street/strip,3350lb,live axle,400 cube lsx,single 42 turbo,th400,9"(3.00:1)diff,and 27x9 tyre.approx 780rwhp....(approx 15lb max)
im open to suggestion on....time based program/gear select style controller.
Ive been looking close @ apexi avc-r and the e-boost 2 and lots others but no real backing up of use and functionality....
Cheers dave
ams-500
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Old Aug 18, 2011 | 06:01 PM
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i use a $14.99 mbc and it holds the boost rock steady
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Old Aug 18, 2011 | 06:12 PM
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Turbo XS dual stage. Stage 1 is your waste gate spring, flip a switch and it activates the second stage which you preset to whatever you want via turn of a ****. Flip the switch whenever you want, stop, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th or never and stay on stage one. or wire it into your computer and have it activated at a selected speed and be hands free. I hate electronic ones, simple is better. They have a quad stage one that can wired up for gear specific boost. For the big hp cars of course.
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Old Aug 18, 2011 | 10:44 PM
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Eboost 2 is the way to go. The eboost street is also a lower priced option. Both are simple to use and set up.
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Old Aug 19, 2011 | 01:33 AM
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thanks for the reply guys,
im still mulling over all options
cheers dave
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Old Aug 19, 2011 | 09:06 AM
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Stay away from the Greddy units.

Eboost2 is a downright awesome unit for the street.

AMS-1000 if its a racecar.
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AMS-1000 because if you keep it long enough it will turn into a race car.
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AMS-1000 because if you keep it long enough it will turn into a race car.
Amen brother!! lol!!
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Old Aug 19, 2011 | 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by El_Diablo
AMS-1000 because if you keep it long enough it will turn into a race car.
Truth.


I use the eboost2 and so far I like it alot. Very similar combos also.
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Old Aug 19, 2011 | 04:52 PM
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I have an eboost2 that I used on my old combo and I'll use it on my twin setup as well. I didn't really get too in depth with it, but I know there are ton of options with it.
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Old Aug 19, 2011 | 05:33 PM
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I got an AEM TruBoost. It was about $240, some of which I would have used to buy a boost gauge anyway.
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