I have a guy that will sell me his APEXI electronic boost controller for 150 bucks, they are around 500 new.? Will this be able to be put on my car?

TIA
Brandon

 

What is your setup? I haven't of any electronic boost controllers that work well(not in that price range anyway). I'd say stick with a manual one (they're only like $40) and spend the leftover money on other much needed components.


Greg

 

I had that controller in my 300zx and did not like it. Very tuff to dial in right. It does have a very cool look to it but I don't like it. I don't see why it wouldn't work in you car, maybe someone here has tried it can chime in.

 

I am plannin on have low boost at about 4-5 psi and then high boost set to 8-9psi and all i have to do is just push the button, instead of getting out of the car and turing the manual controller and only guessing how much psi i went up

 

Yeah thats nice but there is more to apexi then just hooking it up and pushing a button. It has to be tuned to your car unless they changed them in the last 2 years. For a 150 bucks its worth a try if you don't like it then turn around a sell it.

 

i figured there would have to be some minor modification for it to work...Im still debating

 

I wouldn't do it but like I said for the price try it if you don't like it sell it then. Goodluck.

 

Does that price include the 2 stage solinoid or just the in car controller? Hope it works ok, overboosting is expensive on a stock block.

 

IMO EBC's do an excellent job. The Apexi is a very good unit, and can be fitted to any car. BUT, it is a real PITA to setup.

It has many features, and really is a top end product, but for boost pressures as low as 8psi, I wouldnt bother.
If you were using say 30psi, and had some spool/surge or overboost issues, then yes, for sure.
The Apexi is more suite to extreme applications. ( I assume you are referring to the AVC-R with blue vac display ?? )

If you really do want an EBC, Id go for something like a Greddy Profec B or Blitz DSBC. Much easier to use and setup, and they work just as well within the boost range you will be using.

But as I said, for such a low boost pressure, a manual valve would work almost as well.

 

i dont know anything about that unit but i do have a blitz eboost controler and it kicks ***. just turn the **** and bam a new boost setting, it is very acurate. my wg spring is an 8psi spring and i have adjusted anywhere from 9psi up to 18psi with consistant results.

i would give it a try, just make sure it is complete.