Affordable Boost Controller Recomendations?

COSMO · 05-09-2013, 08:29 AM

Not looking to spend a ton for a decent boost controller. Any suggestions on a mid-level but decent boost controller for external wastegates?

Chuck33079 · 05-09-2013, 08:40 AM

I've got a manual TurboXS unit that works just fine. If I ever get an electronic one I'll spend more to get one with boost control by gear.

Motion Lab · 05-09-2013, 09:21 AM

Yeah a manual boost controller would be your best option. It would require you to turn the knob under the hood to adjust boost if you had multiple maps. The AEM TRU-Boost isnt super cheap but its both a gauge and a boost controller. You can store two boost settings on the unit to allow for easy switching.

A manual boost controller is going to allow the boost to come on as hard and quickly as possible. Some of the electronic set-ups allow you to adjust how quickly boost hits which could be beneficial for higher boost/higher torque stock block set-ups to help keep from stressing the rods more than you have to.

Thanks,
Alex Goodwin
AlexG@motionlabtuning.com

Legz · 05-09-2013, 12:01 PM

Turbosmart Tee, it's $80, ball and spring design.

I'm on the same boat as you, didn't realize the importance of a boost controller when installing the TT.

COSMO · 05-09-2013, 12:07 PM

How do you go about gauging what kind of boost you are running and how much boost being ran without an actual gauge? A manual gauge seems simple enough why skimp now after already so much money? I was hoping to spend around $450 for a boost controller... That manual one is tempting but if I blow my motor now its going to cost me a lot more later for being cheap...

Chuck33079 · 05-09-2013, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cosmogirl

How do you go about gauging what kind of boost you are running and how much boost being ran without an actual gauge?

I've got a boost gauge and manual boost controller.

tibal · 05-09-2013, 12:31 PM

If anything look around on Craigslist and eBay too. I sourced my HKS off ebay for half off and it is great.

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Note 2 via tapatalk

Motion Lab · 05-09-2013, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cosmogirl

How do you go about gauging what kind of boost you are running and how much boost being ran without an actual gauge? A manual gauge seems simple enough why skimp now after already so much money? I was hoping to spend around $450 for a boost controller... That manual one is tempting but if I blow my motor now its going to cost me a lot more later for being cheap...

For $450 I would encourage you to check out the AEM TRU-Boost or the GReddy Profec B would be in that price range as well. Like I mentioned before the AEM also provides you a gauge, as the controller is actually integrated into the gauge. The GReddy system is a little more complex, and a little more expensive, but can make for a cleaner install thanks to its compact design.

Thanks,
Alex Goodwin
AlexG@motionlabtuning.com

Chuck33079 · 05-09-2013, 12:45 PM

Also, figure out how much self control you have before you buy a boost controller. I like having mine under the hood so I don't keep looking at it thinking "one more psi won't hurt anything".

COSMO · 05-09-2013, 12:56 PM

Hey I like your point about not being able to turn up the boost if I had wild hair by going with the manual boost controller... Could you send me a link and possibly how you went about setting yours up???

Chuck33079 · 05-09-2013, 01:01 PM

Standard Boost Controller - TurboXS

Pretty sure this is the one I've got. Can't help you on the install since I didn't do it myself. TXS also has a mbc that has two presets you can switch between on the fly, but the cost of that one plus a boost gauge is getting pretty close to a mid-level ebc.

GaleForce · 05-09-2013, 01:06 PM

HKS EVC-S. might be a little over budget but it does the job. Mr.Squeeze uses one for his 600+ whp

Chuck33079 · 05-09-2013, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GaleForce

HKS EVC-S. might be a little over budget but it does the job. Mr.Squeeze uses one for his 600+ whp

I'll be grabbing one of these somewhere down the line. That or a Turbosmart eBoost 2.

tibal · 05-09-2013, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Also, figure out how much self control you have before you buy a boost controller. I like having mine under the hood so I don't keep looking at it thinking "one more psi won't hurt anything".

Haha under the hood! Chuck we all know if you get the itch for more boost you could just take the hood off and have total unadulterated access to the BC if you have long enough arms!!

At that point I would just Jimmy-Rig something so that I could reach the MBC from the cabin to adjust on the fly. Who needs an EBC at that point?!! Shoot!

Chuck33079 · 05-09-2013, 02:44 PM

Just put the mbc in the cabin. All it would take is a couple of really long vacuum lines.

05-09-2013, 08:29 AM	#1 (permalink)
COSMO A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: FL Posts: 1,816 Drives: 2012 Touring GTM TT Rep Power: 19	Affordable Boost Controller Recomendations? Not looking to spend a ton for a decent boost controller. Any suggestions on a mid-level but decent boost controller for external wastegates?

05-09-2013, 08:40 AM	#2 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	I've got a manual TurboXS unit that works just fine. If I ever get an electronic one I'll spend more to get one with boost control by gear. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

05-09-2013, 12:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
Legz Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 70 Drives: TT X coupe!! Rep Power: 15	Turbosmart Tee, it's $80, ball and spring design. I'm on the same boat as you, didn't realize the importance of a boost controller when installing the TT. __________________ GTM TT G37x coupe! Stage2 8.5psi Hotchkis \| GTSpec \| Eibach \| PLX \| Exoticspeed

05-09-2013, 12:31 PM	#7 (permalink)
tibal Track Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Safest Town In America Posts: 987 Drives: TT-370Z and 2.5RS Rep Power: 17	If anything look around on Craigslist and eBay too. I sourced my HKS off ebay for half off and it is great. Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Note 2 via tapatalk COSMO likes this. __________________ 2010 - PG - M6 - 370zTT 453/409 6lbs IG @TRbal10 TEAM FLY1 MOTORSPORTS

05-09-2013, 12:45 PM	#9 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	Also, figure out how much self control you have before you buy a boost controller. I like having mine under the hood so I don't keep looking at it thinking "one more psi won't hurt anything". COSMO likes this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

05-09-2013, 09:21 AM	#3 (permalink)
Motion Lab A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 2,676 Drives: Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 18	Yeah a manual boost controller would be your best option. It would require you to turn the knob under the hood to adjust boost if you had multiple maps. The AEM TRU-Boost isnt super cheap but its both a gauge and a boost controller. You can store two boost settings on the unit to allow for easy switching. A manual boost controller is going to allow the boost to come on as hard and quickly as possible. Some of the electronic set-ups allow you to adjust how quickly boost hits which could be beneficial for higher boost/higher torque stock block set-ups to help keep from stressing the rods more than you have to. Thanks, Alex Goodwin AlexG@motionlabtuning.com

05-09-2013, 12:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
COSMO A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: FL Posts: 1,816 Drives: 2012 Touring GTM TT Rep Power: 19	How do you go about gauging what kind of boost you are running and how much boost being ran without an actual gauge? A manual gauge seems simple enough why skimp now after already so much money? I was hoping to spend around $450 for a boost controller... That manual one is tempting but if I blow my motor now its going to cost me a lot more later for being cheap...

05-09-2013, 12:56 PM	#10 (permalink)
COSMO A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: FL Posts: 1,816 Drives: 2012 Touring GTM TT Rep Power: 19	Hey I like your point about not being able to turn up the boost if I had wild hair by going with the manual boost controller... Could you send me a link and possibly how you went about setting yours up???

05-09-2013, 01:01 PM	#11 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	Standard Boost Controller - TurboXS Pretty sure this is the one I've got. Can't help you on the install since I didn't do it myself. TXS also has a mbc that has two presets you can switch between on the fly, but the cost of that one plus a boost gauge is getting pretty close to a mid-level ebc. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

05-09-2013, 01:06 PM	#12 (permalink)
GaleForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 21,749 Drives: Varis Arising II Rep Power: 51865	HKS EVC-S. might be a little over budget but it does the job. Mr.Squeeze uses one for his 600+ whp __________________ >>>GaleForce's Build<<< >>>FaceBook @3GsCustoms<<<>>>Instagram @GaleForce370z<<< Varis Kamikaze-Z

05-09-2013, 02:44 PM	#15 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	Just put the mbc in the cabin. All it would take is a couple of really long vacuum lines. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

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