Cosmogirl - I pmd you the source where I purchased my EBC. Great prices and a great seller :tup:

The Hallman Pro manual boost controller always did well for me and I used it on three different turbo cars. A boost gauge is necessary for use with an MBC.

EBC's usually having gauges, HOWEVER, its still good to have a separate gauge that has no tee's and is run straight to the intake manifold.

I have a barely used AEM TRU Boost controller and gauge if you want to buy it

How do you guys feel about the GReddy Profec system?

Greddy Profec Boost Controller

It's got a pretty trick display for a boost controller, with a line graph, or bar display, or just numerical readout. It has functions to set gain and boost levels easily and whatnot, but it lacks advanced functions like boost-by-gear, or easy to tune when the boost comes on full (rpm wise). I like the display though, and figured it would be nice to get for an all in one setup.

Boost by gear is the specific reason I'd want to go with a different controller. There's not really a reason to allow full boost in lower gears if all it does is break the tires loose.

I picked up a used one off of ebay. Its was the same guy tibal reffered to me.. Got a blitz sbc id and it works GREAT!!! Not sure on the greddy..

+1 on Hallman. I'm running the Pro RX. Response was much improved compared to running off the wastegates.

I'm thinking Blitz also. I want a boost by gear but the cost is so much for those brands. The Turbosmart electronic gauge I here is nice. But not user friendly.

Spohn the blitz sbc id has always been one of the best out there.. I picked up mine off ebay used for $300 shipped and it looks brand new and works great!! Oh and I agree completely with you on how much better and smoother it is running a boost controller... My boost settings are: Set 10 and Gain 15 ..................

Also this thing will boost all the way until redline!!!

You've got a wideband O2 to make sure you're not leaning out up top, right?

Here's food for thought:

Should dealing with traction down low be left up to the boost controller, or the driver? :stirthepot:

Both. It's on the driver to feather the gas to keep from spinning the tires. The issue is that it's not linear. With moderate throttle, my car will hook up in second until I see more than a few psi, when the tires break loose again. It's kinda unnerving. It would be far easier to have the boost controller set boost in first at wastegate level, a few psi over wastegate in second and full boost in all other gears. Maybe back boost down in sixth to reduce stress on the engine since it's not really used for spirited driving. And a boost controller that allows boost by gear is a hell of a lot cheaper than a recelogic setup.

Agreed. In 1st, I just want it to spool up and add power quick and steady. It just doesn't need to be that much. Now I see why I granny drive in 1st and 2nd at no more than half throttle haha. I forget how much power is down there. It's such a thrill. I rather feel the fear of power just knowing it is there, and I want moar!

HKS, anyone? I need a feedback system to ensure quick, steady, and consistent boost.

I went for HKS EVC 6 because its the best out of all other brands.
Im a greddy fan but when it comes to boost controller look for HKS only. they have been in this business for many years.

Matter of fact, why you wanna cheap on boost controller when you just spend out 10k for turbo? spending $600 more will kill your bank?

Manual boost controller is for stock turbo cars with turbo spec ECU that maintain boost by gears from factory, we dont have that ECU so EBC with gears option is a must for us ..:twocents: