3S-GTE USDM Turbo Engine What is the prefered boost controller?

mr2magic · 04-20-2008, 03:27 PM

Hi guys!

i'm interested in finding out just how the majority control the boost on their 2. Feel free to elaborate on your answer, I am interested in any methods.

nate277 · 04-20-2008, 03:45 PM

I am also in the market for a boost controller. I've decided i want an EBC and am deciding between the (blitz dsbc spec r), the (HKS EVC VI) and (greddy profec b spec II). As the original question asks. What are you guys running and feel free to elaborate. Thanks

RedTuna · 04-20-2008, 04:21 PM

KISS=MBC. Picked mine up from twosrus

eckoman_pdx · 04-20-2008, 04:56 PM

MBC's are cheaper, but a good EBC allows you a little more control. You see what boost level you are setting it to on the screen, some of them even double as an electronic boost gauge. If you can afford it, I'd get a good EBC. The guys @ KO Racing use the blitz dsbc spec r a lot, and have a pretty good price on it too.

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Adrians89MR2SC · 04-20-2008, 05:10 PM

boost what?

ill be getting me a manual one for now .. but i was looking at the greddy profec b with the knobs on it

looked pretty simple and effective ..

91_two · 04-20-2008, 06:36 PM

manual, cheaper works good. Maybe someday I will get a EBC, most likely just the boost solenoid with the AEM.

TreyMR2 · 04-22-2008, 02:38 PM

I've had the EMS powered Pro-z MBC for about 7-8 months with no problems at all. Looks really nice in there too.

mr2boost · 04-22-2008, 10:20 PM

MBC for me too. I have had the TwosRus MBC for 6 years now, still holds 14.5psi perfectly.

FWIW I will upgrade to a good EBC When I rebuild my motor & go with a much better turbo. I like the Blitz DSBC. A good EBC will transition boost better & it cockpit adjustable with multiple settings.

But, for a stock gen2 3sgte or even one with a ct20 or ct27 (ATS Racing turbo), the MBC is hard to beat for "bang for your buck."

Daniel

Luni · 04-25-2008, 08:37 PM

EBC FTW here.

Rockin a Greddy Profec-B old school (not the spec2)

Ben · 04-26-2008, 12:26 AM

If you want plain and simple with little adjustments, MBC. If you plan to do a lot of changes on the go, EBC.

demedeiros · 04-26-2008, 12:38 AM

I have an MBC but I'm about to mess things up with my motor so I'm gonna be getting an EBC......hopefully

dtcobra · 04-26-2008, 06:23 AM

Apexi AVC-R, best boost controller on the market!
Although, a very complicated and expensive little unit.

Bak@EMSPowered · 04-28-2008, 05:50 AM

By far, the best manual boost controller on the market

MBC Pro-Z

Raptor13x · 04-28-2008, 05:51 AM

I also had the TwosRus MBC, and I have nothing but good things to say about it.

sw20Tmatt · 04-28-2008, 11:32 AM

some ebc's can change boost throught the rpm range, helping the turbo spool quicker. some also have overboost safetys that will defalt your boost to a safe level if it detects a prob.

demedeiros · 04-28-2008, 06:08 PM

so if I have an EBC and I set it to say 15psi, will it make 15psi in every gear? or will it change with the different gears like the MBCs?

Bak@EMSPowered · 04-28-2008, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by demedeiros

so if I have an EBC and I set it to say 15psi, will it make 15psi in every gear? or will it change with the different gears like the MBCs?

A good MBC will hold the boost solid at the same level through all gears.

demedeiros · 04-28-2008, 08:12 PM

saweet

mr2magic · 04-29-2008, 04:03 AM

Damn that Pro-Z looks cool!! :O( Want one but can't afford one!

What I will do though is see if I can get the german boys to buy some. How does that sound??

o6spdracer · 04-29-2008, 04:11 AM

I like my Blitz Dual-SBC Type R, mostly because of the various programmable boost settings.

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04-20-2008, 03:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
nate277 No Skills Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sherwood Park AB Posts: 32 Thanks: 6 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	I am also in the market for a boost controller. I've decided i want an EBC and am deciding between the (blitz dsbc spec r), the (HKS EVC VI) and (greddy profec b spec II). As the original question asks. What are you guys running and feel free to elaborate. Thanks

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RedTuna L on Wheels Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: TX Posts: 144 Thanks: 3 Thanked 12 Times in 12 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	KISS=MBC. Picked mine up from twosrus

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eckoman_pdx Rev 6 Install Expert Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 2,799 Thanks: 66 Thanked 177 Times in 149 Posts iTrader Rating: (4/100% )	MBC's are cheaper, but a good EBC allows you a little more control. You see what boost level you are setting it to on the screen, some of them even double as an electronic boost gauge. If you can afford it, I'd get a good EBC. The guys @ KO Racing use the blitz dsbc spec r a lot, and have a pretty good price on it too. KORACING :: High Quality Automotive Parts - Products

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Adrians89MR2SC Build,Drive,Sell,Repeat Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: McDonough, Ga Posts: 895 Thanks: 9 Thanked 25 Times in 24 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	boost what? ill be getting me a manual one for now .. but i was looking at the greddy profec b with the knobs on it looked pretty simple and effective ..

04-20-2008, 06:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
91_two No Skills Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 214 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	manual, cheaper works good. Maybe someday I will get a EBC, most likely just the boost solenoid with the AEM.

04-22-2008, 02:38 PM	#7 (permalink)
TreyMR2 Gen3 swap DONE!! Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,472 Thanks: 30 Thanked 60 Times in 58 Posts iTrader Rating: (10/100% )	I've had the EMS powered Pro-z MBC for about 7-8 months with no problems at all. Looks really nice in there too.

04-22-2008, 10:20 PM	#8 (permalink)
mr2boost MK. II RACING Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bartlett, TN Posts: 411 Thanks: 0 Thanked 39 Times in 32 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	MBC for me too. I have had the TwosRus MBC for 6 years now, still holds 14.5psi perfectly. FWIW I will upgrade to a good EBC When I rebuild my motor & go with a much better turbo. I like the Blitz DSBC. A good EBC will transition boost better & it cockpit adjustable with multiple settings. But, for a stock gen2 3sgte or even one with a ct20 or ct27 (ATS Racing turbo), the MBC is hard to beat for "bang for your buck." Daniel

04-25-2008, 08:37 PM	#9 (permalink)
Luni Cage Fighter Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Salt Lake City Utah Posts: 3,213 Thanks: 10 Thanked 130 Times in 110 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (8/100% )	EBC FTW here. Rockin a Greddy Profec-B old school (not the spec2)

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Ben Same In The End Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Oceanside, CA / Reno, NV Posts: 4,274 Thanks: 20 Thanked 309 Times in 284 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (16/100% )	If you want plain and simple with little adjustments, MBC. If you plan to do a lot of changes on the go, EBC.

04-26-2008, 12:38 AM	#11 (permalink)
demedeiros F the Hp I want theTorque Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 163 Thanks: 17 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	I have an MBC but I'm about to mess things up with my motor so I'm gonna be getting an EBC......hopefully

04-26-2008, 06:23 AM	#12 (permalink)
dtcobra No Skills Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 35 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Apexi AVC-R, best boost controller on the market! Although, a very complicated and expensive little unit.

04-28-2008, 05:50 AM	#13 (permalink)
Bak@EMSPowered Banned Seller Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 5,925 Thanks: 30 Thanked 193 Times in 165 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (49/93% )	By far, the best manual boost controller on the market MBC Pro-Z

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Raptor13x Legendary Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Farmington Hills, MI Posts: 3,997 Thanks: 7 Thanked 44 Times in 37 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (5/100% )	I also had the TwosRus MBC, and I have nothing but good things to say about it.

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sw20Tmatt Master of the Universe Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Socal, Portland OR Posts: 392 Thanks: 4 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	some ebc's can change boost throught the rpm range, helping the turbo spool quicker. some also have overboost safetys that will defalt your boost to a safe level if it detects a prob.

04-28-2008, 06:08 PM	#16 (permalink)
demedeiros F the Hp I want theTorque Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 163 Thanks: 17 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	so if I have an EBC and I set it to say 15psi, will it make 15psi in every gear? or will it change with the different gears like the MBCs?

04-28-2008, 08:12 PM	#18 (permalink)
demedeiros F the Hp I want theTorque Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 163 Thanks: 17 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	saweet

04-29-2008, 04:03 AM	#19 (permalink)
mr2magic deutsch type skillz Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hannover, Germany Posts: 1,201 Thanks: 107 Thanked 53 Times in 49 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	Damn that Pro-Z looks cool!! :O( Want one but can't afford one! What I will do though is see if I can get the german boys to buy some. How does that sound??

04-29-2008, 04:11 AM	#20 (permalink)
o6spdracer Nothing Clever Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 2,187 Thanks: 1 Thanked 112 Times in 107 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	I like my Blitz Dual-SBC Type R, mostly because of the various programmable boost settings.