Ebc's

[*Sweetn*]

hey all im a little bit confused at the moment between electronic boost controllers. i currently have a s1 r33 with a Greddy profec 2 spec B. i am running a pfc ecu without the commander.(is it wasnt there when i bought the car), I am looking between the apexi AVC-R and the Apexi Power Fc boost control kit.. Which is the better of the two and do u need the commander for the PFC boost controller..? any help would be greatly apriecated as i have no idea.. thanks

[joeyjoejoejuniorshabadoo]

neither are gonna have any benefit over a profec b until you are running over 20psi and wanna step up to duel solenoid...

[*Sweetn*]

Thanks joey, but can u preset two different stages of boost in the Greddy. i am currently running 12psi and not always wanting to...

[joeyjoejoejuniorshabadoo]

yes you can

[*Sweetn*]

ok what would you opt for if you were to choose between the 3.. what are you running? and do u kno if you need the commander for the pfc one..?

[joeyjoejoejuniorshabadoo]

this is the manual in pdf

[joeyjoejoejuniorshabadoo]

i'm running a blitz DSBC spec s which is basically the same....

i'd stick with what you have and spend the money on a go fast mod

fyi my ebc gets me 20 psi by a titch over 3500 and holds till redline...

[*Sweetn*]

it just comes across to be (as what i have been reading) that the AVC-R is much more user friendly and easier to use.. and as the guy had the ebc in the glove box i cant see it or anything..

[*Sweetn*]

any other opinions?

[heller44]

Is your boost controller working.. ie holding the set boost without deviating too much? If the answer is yes, then why change.. If the answer is no, have you followed the instructions to see if it is just a set up issue? The only other reason I can see to change (if the ebc is actually working) is that you have excess money, I take donations..

[*Sweetn*]

it is working. i dont know how to use it so it is a bit of both things.. my profec 2 type b or wateva it is, is in the glove box and wouldnt have the slightest in how to use it...

[joeyjoejoejuniorshabadoo]

so read the manual i linked you to...

[*Sweetn*]

yer msybe i just pay someone to do it for me. it makes no sense to me..lol

[*Sweetn*]

jus had a fiddle lol.... no good

[heller44]

Don't fiddle without at least understanding what it is you are fiddling with. Just take it to someone who does know then if you can't be bothered.

[*Sweetn*]

i kinda understand now. reading the manual but it is in a sh1t of a spot..

[Finchy33]

An AVC-R is NOT going to be any easier to use... It may have a lot more features but unless you have a heap of power you won't need them.

[*Sweetn*]

what are we talkin bout as alot of power. im currently at 187rwkw... and looking at getting to mid 200's

[heller44]

I use something a hell of a lot older than what you have.. blitz twin-sbc. not fancy screen, not even a digital readout, just a couple of knobs and a couple of buttons. Holds boost dead flat so who cares what it looks like, or what other fancy features it has. Hidden away in the glovebox as well, better out of sight than ripped off I reckon. Once you have it set you won't want to play with it again. Just read that manual hamish posted up and it looks dead easy.

[*Sweetn*]

yer thabks dude. ive been sittin here readin it for like an hour. i understand it now. the readout is in kpa wich was throwing me off. i changed it and now ive take the boost down to 7psi. thank you for your guidance..