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Old May 21, 2012 | 10:14 AM
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I absolutely have no idea whats best, cheapest and easiest to use when it comes to EBC so I'm here to ask which one seems to be all around the best bang for your buck and user friendly.

Also if you guys know of a sponsor that sells a certain EBC cheaper than another guys post up where I can find it please. I'm trying to order one tonight or tomorrow because it needs to be installed before the 30th when the car goes to get tuned.

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Old May 21, 2012 | 01:47 PM
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I got an AEM Tru Boost because a) I also needed a boost gauge and it is an all in one unit b) the price was right compared to other ebc's (though it probably doesn't have as many bells and whistles) and c) I read pretty positive reviews from other members who used it
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I use the AEM tru-boost as well. Similar to evo462's reasoning. I wanted a gauge and simple EBC. The AEM unit fits the bill.
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Old May 21, 2012 | 04:48 PM
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I wanna say the last time I asked about this I was pointed towards the aem. I had more important things to buy to get the car going at the time so I never got one.

WillIzm did you get yours from sinister? Your on tcg right
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Old May 21, 2012 | 04:56 PM
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if you get the car dyno'd, get the Turboasmart Eboost 2.

This one allows you so compensate for boost dropoff at higher RPM's, you can control how quickly the turbo spools (to an extent) it is much easier to switch between boost modes, and it is a much higher quality piece.

Ive owned both, and the AEM was by far inferior. It will work and control the total amount of boost, but thats about it.
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Old May 21, 2012 | 05:06 PM
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Originally Posted by 95bowtie

WillIzm did you get yours from sinister? Your on tcg right
That is correct on both fronts. Sinister had the best price and quickly shipped it as well.
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Old May 21, 2012 | 07:21 PM
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Okay well if I go with the aem that's who ill prolly get it through then.

How much is the eboost 2 at the cheapest it can be found?
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Anyone?
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I didnt need all the features of the eBoost 2 so I went with the eboost street and im very happy with the purchase. Its half the price with a ton of the same features as the eboost 2.
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Old May 22, 2012 | 04:32 AM
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Where did you buy it. If there's a better deal I atleast want to try and get it the cheapest I can.
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i have a tru boost from amazon.com 250 shipped, i love it.

or an ebay ball and spring works great too
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I will be rocking the AEM Tru-Boost. I was basically given the thing though so I can't complain. It worked perfectly fine in the car that it was in though.
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