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I got a good deal on an APEXi ACV-R electronic boost controler so I bought it. I know there are some advantages to an EBC (turnin up the boost, better spool up, etc). What kind of gains can I expect from a turbo kit with this boost controler (without turning the boost up, purely based on better spool, etc. )?
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From a boost CONTROLLER? It really won't help with spool at all I believe...Unless I'm wrong. All it allows you to do is turn up or down the boost from inside the car..someone was yanking your chain.....1996 Camaro, Built Motor(L/C,Cam, Ported), T66 FFF Kit, N20, 36 lb. Inject., FMU, 255 Walbro, 00+ Manifolds, SFC, LCA, Tubular K, Adj. PHR, 17x9.5,x11 Chrome ZR1, Front 35MM/Rear 21 MM Swaybars -
I found the post, Tiago said it, so thats probably why it stuck in my mind, and I believe that man - but I don't know maybe he was talking about something else. I know it says it helps spool, but I wasn't sure how much of that is really true.2001 Pewder Firebird V6 A4 <br />Custom Turbo Kit Details On Site<br /> <a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/id/njp98\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.cardomain.com/id/njp98</a> <br />Best 1/4 time NA - 15.224 seconds @ 87.55 MPHComment
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You can make a boost controller yourself for about $12 in fittings, if that much. Set it and forget it. [img]smile.gif[/img] Search for manual boost controller, or something like that. It's a few brass pipe fittings, a spring, a ball bearing, a bolt, and a nut. Presto-chango. As loose as it goes, and the waste gate runs where it's shimmed. Tighten it up, and the boost increases. This works by delaying the signal that the wastegate sees. Those electronic ones do the same thing, just electronically.<b>97 Camaro 3.8L M5</b><br />Car for sale<a href=\"http://terpmotors.com\" target=\"_blank\">terpmotors.com</a> Terrapin Motorsports! UMCPComment
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a electronic boost controller will help spool time because it uses selenoid valves to control the wastegate and somehow actuate teh valves to speed up spool time. They are tricky little ****ers. A manual controller works but its a different deal. Electronics are very nice.
You can set boost per RPM or per gear you are in. Time delay full boost. Many different features.Comment
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The claim is that you can prevent the wastegate from opening until the last possible moment. There are gated manual boost controllers that claim to do the same thing.
The other features of the electronic boost controller are more worthwhile.Matt<br />2000 Firebird<br /><br /><a href=\"http://www.fullthrottlev6.com/forums/index.php?\" target=\"_blank\">FullThrottleV6.com</a>Comment
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the big thing is the time delay for full boost. if you are spinning on launches like shane and all them, you set it for like 8psi during the launch then have full boost come in at a good time/rpm after you think the car will have hooked already and is on its way.Comment
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you can change the boost, when the boost comes in and how much at certain rpms, and you can change your duty cycle and ALOT of other things. i liked mine but then again hated it bc there were just too mant settings. there is a lot you have to set up in it to get it to work right also.1999 Camaro Silver 5spd<br />Appearence Mods:<br />-Clear Corners -Tail Lights off a 93-96 Camaro -Painted Black Calipers w/ Silver Camaro Decal on front ones -Black Camaro Rear Fill Decal -Silver Camaro Front Fill Decal -Painted Silver Interior Pieces -RKSport Shift Knob<br />Performance Mods:<br />-Eibach springs -Whisper Lid -Removed MAF screen -Free Ram Air -Trans Am Dual Exhaust -3\" Cutout<br />Stereo System:<br />-Eclipse 8v Head Unit -Eclipse 87series 12\' Subs -Rockford Fosgate 800wt amp (subs) -MTX 225wt amp (highs)<p>AOL IM is jay eub, msn messenger is banks_2003@hotmail.comComment
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Hate to ask it but what exactly is the "duty" cycle---Comment
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a duty cycle is time spent on and time spent off (0 for off and 1 for on, its a binary thing).
Like my plasma torch has a 5min on and 5min off duty cycle.\'85 Z28, T-tops new LG4 and TH700<br />\'85 3.4L 5-speed<br />mods: <a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/id/oil_pan_4\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.cardomain.com/id/oil_pan_4</a> the nitrous exhaust O2 safety, pg 3. <br />Areo space materal engineer wantabeComment
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Any one here have a elec boost controller that would like to put in their 2 cents>?---Comment
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I'll let you guys know what my Apexi unit is up to in about 2 weeks when my project is finally complete.2001 Pewder Firebird V6 A4 <br />Custom Turbo Kit Details On Site<br /> <a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/id/njp98\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.cardomain.com/id/njp98</a> <br />Best 1/4 time NA - 15.224 seconds @ 87.55 MPHComment
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u got F/I? if so let us kno bout it---Comment
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I got somethin for you guys, give me 2 weeks. I haven't really said anything about it.2001 Pewder Firebird V6 A4 <br />Custom Turbo Kit Details On Site<br /> <a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/id/njp98\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.cardomain.com/id/njp98</a> <br />Best 1/4 time NA - 15.224 seconds @ 87.55 MPHComment
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