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Old Jan 29, 2012 | 05:10 PM
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Default Boost controller worth it?

Bought a used greddy profec and it doesn't seem to be working. I think I will go with a harder spring on my wastegate.
Curious what your opinions are on electronic boost controllers? Worth it or not?
The reason I thought or think they are worth it b/c of the adjustment to hold the WG closed longer to get to desired boost faster.
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Old Jan 29, 2012 | 05:24 PM
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Bought a used greddy profec and it doesn't seem to be working. I think I will go with a harder spring on my wastegate.
Curious what your opinions are on electronic boost controllers? Worth it or not?
The reason I thought or think they are worth it b/c of the adjustment to hold the WG closed longer to get to desired boost faster.
When i was having trouble getting my dialed in perfectly on my GTO, i bought and used a B-specII as well, after i got it figured out, i loved it. I had high back pressure issues and although the problem never got "FIXED" it did bandaid it and allowed me to get into boost faster.

I felt it was worth it to me. But like i said, i had a poorly designed turbo build, but what can i say, it was my first attempt, lol
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Old Jan 29, 2012 | 05:45 PM
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Jax,
Perhaps I need more time to figure it out. The adjustments when it comes to "boost start and boost gain" is somewhat confusing.
Do you remember your typical settings?
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GAIN
GAIN SET?
If not no worries. Thanks in advance.
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Old Jan 29, 2012 | 05:49 PM
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I honestly dont remember, i know i started with the factory recommended stuff thats in the directions, and just messed with it from their bud. ill think about it, i just sold that thing last night so i dont even have it look at anymore lol. Dont worry, i didnt sell it because i didnt like it, lol

Im waiting on holley to release their boost controller for the HP EFI.
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