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Old Jan 15, 2008 | 05:19 PM
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i was just wondering what bgoost controller you turbo guys are running. i want to run 5-8psi on the street and 12-15psi for racing.

whadaya think??
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Old Jan 15, 2008 | 05:31 PM
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You can use a std Manual boost controller with a ball and spring like the Forge, my favorite manual since it clicks as you turn it and can with street and race boost levels.

If you want an electronic controller both the AEM boost controller/gauge and the turbonetics e-boost/2 work very well for the money.
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E boost is kinda hard to use.
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Aem has its issues. I was going to buy one till i did research, and found it doesn't always hold accurate boost. If you want manual i would suggest hallman pro manual, if you want cheap electric profec b, if you got a little more money ams 500,a nd alot of money ams 1000.
Eboost is great also.

Good luck, Chris
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Old Jan 15, 2008 | 11:13 PM
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Turbosmart eBoost2.
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Old Jan 15, 2008 | 11:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Sideways240sx
Aem has its issues. I was going to buy one till i did research, and found it doesn't always hold accurate boost. If you want manual i would suggest hallman pro manual, if you want cheap electric profec b, if you got a little more money ams 500,a nd alot of money ams 1000.
Eboost is great also.

Good luck, Chris
so it fluctuates regardless of what its set it? did this happen to alot of people? im concerned because im really interested in running this boost controller
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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 02:10 AM
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I run the Joe P manual boost controller, it's one of the best mbc's in the dsm/import world. I then use a GM boost solenoid on a switch that I have on my floor, this allows me to run low boost or high boost ON THE FLY.
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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 02:24 AM
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I dont know about you guys but i think all of the boost controllers ive used have sucked or im using them incorrectly. (i think they suck) because none of them seem to be acccurate enough and the boost/power levels always fluctuate which bothers me to all hell. SO what i did is get that nice little POS boost controller, throw it in the garbage and ran off the wastegate spring. THAT sure fixed the accuracy problem ps-Its my boost controller i used some gay turbosmart i dont know what MBC, next time ill try something else to see whats up
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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 07:50 AM
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try the ams-500 and your problems will be solved.
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Originally Posted by NLR
try the ams-500 and your problems will be solved.
Make one in a round pod that fits our AC vents.
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Originally Posted by JMBLOWNWS6
Make one in a round pod that fits our AC vents.
Why? It can be hidden like this
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Originally Posted by 1INSANEGTO
Why? It can be hidden like this
Because I like to have access. Trust me no one knows thinks my car has anything. Its dead quiet.
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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 10:54 AM
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you have a boost gauge that fits in your vents is all you need . The ams-500 relies on a input to trigger the stage. This can be by button or a switch of some sorts.
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Originally Posted by Sideways240sx
Aem has its issues. I was going to buy one till i did research, and found it doesn't always hold accurate boost. If you want manual i would suggest hallman pro manual, if you want cheap electric profec b, if you got a little more money ams 500,a nd alot of money ams 1000.
Eboost is great also.

Good luck, Chris

My AEM tru boost holds 10 lbs all day long everyday no issues whatsoever.
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My AEM tru boost holds 10 lbs all day long everyday no issues whatsoever.
99% of the problems with EBC's is user error and not knowing to to properly set the duty cycle on the controller to keep the proper boost.

that being said,

AMS makes a great product, only reason i didn't mention it was because of the cost.
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Originally Posted by .ALEX.
99% of the problems with EBC's is user error and not knowing to to properly set the duty cycle on the controller to keep the proper boost.

that being said,

AMS makes a great product, only reason i didn't mention it was because of the cost.
AMS-500 is alot cheaper then the EBC thats for sure.
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Originally Posted by NLR
try the ams-500 and your problems will be solved.


I was going tp post up that LOL.....

Ive seen the AMS-1000 do some awsome stuff.....

What is the difference between the AMS-1000 and 500 when comparing the two???

The AMS-500 work really well for an all out Race car that will see some street or should i go straight to the AMS-1000??
Going to be running CO2 also.
I thought id ask in here so others can see istead of PMing U.

Kyle
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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 11:53 AM
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EB2 works great. It takes some time to figure out all the menus. I change setting driving down the road now.
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Originally Posted by NA$TY-TA
I was going tp post up that LOL.....

Ive seen the AMS-1000 do some awsome stuff.....

What is the difference between the AMS-1000 and 500 when comparing the two???

The AMS-500 work really well for an all out Race car that will see some street or should i go straight to the AMS-1000??
Going to be running CO2 also.
I thought id ask in here so others can see istead of PMing U.

Kyle
AMS 500 is 2 stages, AMS1000 has 8 I think.
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I paid 250 bucks for the AEM tru boost and it is really simple to figure out. I don't think you can find another EBC'er for the same price? Its nice that it is the same size as a 2 1/16 gauge so it fits in the pillar pod.
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