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Old May 20, 2004 | 01:27 AM
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Question Boost Controllers?

Who makes them for LS1 cars? Whats a really good one to buy?
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Old May 20, 2004 | 06:09 AM
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all of the boost controllers pretty much can fit the ls1 as most are universal.

some of the good ones are turbosmart, blitz, greddy.
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Old May 20, 2004 | 06:59 AM
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Originally Posted by smokinHawk
all of the boost controllers pretty much can fit the ls1 as most are universal.

some of the good ones are turbosmart, blitz, greddy.
I got a turbo smart, I like that it is a round 2 5/8" like most gauges, Ill let you know how it works in about 2 weeks. I hope!
I made a plate and put it in the change holder spot w. very little trimming, it looks good and points right at the driver, just might be to low for some.
I also like its many functions. You can set it up for 2 or 3 diff. boost settings and switch w/ the press of a button. Im not sure how to tune the car for multi boost levels though but I would like to find out, it would be nice to have lower boost for take off w/ no wheel spin.
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People like the turbo smart. Nice that it fits in a 2-5/8 space (firebird air vent)

I went with the HKS EBC II
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Old May 20, 2004 | 02:57 PM
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Profec B Spec 1 here..easy to use and I don't need no fancy LCD screens.
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Thanks everyone for the input gonna check them out know
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Old May 20, 2004 | 03:50 PM
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I have a pressure relief valve that I modified with hose barbs.

Cost was $16. Works great. It's under the hood so you set it and forget it...but I would rather that it be this way. The ability to adjust the boost from inside is just inviting temptation.
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Originally Posted by Mark C
I have a pressure relief valve that I modified with hose barbs.

Cost was $16. Works great. It's under the hood so you set it and forget it...but I would rather that it be this way. The ability to adjust the boost from inside is just inviting temptation.

I use a adjustable relief valve and check valve in series, under the hood. It blocks boost until 9 psi then the relief valve opens. Fastest possible spool and no boost spikes. About $32 and some fittings.

Gary
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