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Hi all,

I had this HKS EVC III Boost Controller professionally removed from my R33 GTR yesterday.

The unit itself is still in excellent condition, however a mechanic told me that the solenoid is not functioning correctly. To be honest, I dont know if this is the case, or whether it was just a sales pitch to get me to buy a new boost controller. It was working perfect before I took it to them?

Even after the solenoid was apparently broken, it was some how set manually to still hold 14 psi and did this perfectly.

I called a few spare parts places and have seen that the used solenoids to suit can be bought for anywhere from $70 - $100.

A few places told me that the solenoid may just be dirty and apparently you can just open it and clean it. Its only a few screws on the top of it so if you know what your doing, it may be easy - but I'll leave this up to the pro's as I dont want to attempt a n00b fix and break it.

On the other hand, if you just need a replacement unit - as per above its still in great condition!

Its a shame I had to remove it because its such a sexy unit with a large and well lit display.

Apparently these are still pretty sought after, I have seen them available in used condition, direct from japan on ebay for around $350 + post.

The 2 main parts - the boost control unit and the solenoid are included. Also a few random bits of wiring.You will obviously need some tubing but its not expensive and would need to be customised by a mechanic to whatever car your putting it in anyway.

I'm asking for $125 including registered post + insurance to you. However, as per usual - all offers are considered :D

Pickup is also available from the hills district.

You can contact me on 0434 929 257.

Cheers!

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Edited by KR4-GTR
Hi all,

I had this HKS EVC III Boost Controller professionally removed from my R33 GTR yesterday.

The unit itself is still in excellent condition, however a mechanic told me that the solenoid is not functioning correctly. To be honest, I dont know if this is the case, or whether it was just a sales pitch to get me to buy a new boost controller. It was working perfect before I took it to them?

Even after the solenoid was apparently broken, it was some how set manually to still hold 14 psi and did this perfectly.

I called a few spare parts places and have seen that the used solenoids to suit can be bought for anywhere from $70 - $100.

A few places told me that the solenoid may just be dirty and apparently you can just open it and clean it. Its only a few screws on the top of it so if you know what your doing, it may be easy - but I'll leave this up to the pro's as I dont want to attempt a n00b fix and break it.

On the other hand, if you just need a replacement unit - as per above its still in great condition!

Its a shame I had to remove it because its such a sexy unit with a large and well lit display.

Apparently these are still pretty sought after, I have seen them available in used condition, direct from japan on ebay for around $350 + post.

The 2 main parts - the boost control unit and the solenoid are included. Also a few random bits of wiring.You will obviously need some tubing but its not expensive and would need to be customised by a mechanic to whatever car your putting it in anyway.

I'm asking for $125 including registered post + insurance to you. However, as per usual - all offers are considered :D

Pickup is also available from the hills district.

You can contact me on 0434 929 257.

Cheers!

post-54322-1248212649_thumb.jpgpost-54322-1248212672_thumb.jpg

post-54322-1248212682_thumb.jpg

does it say valve controler on the unit bro?

Has scamble boost and so on.

If so i have the same unit in my 33gtr and be Fkd if we can get it to work correctly either.We tried to set it up 2 ways as i want to keep it because i have a remote unit on the wheel for scramble boost to add boost in for what period of time im after on a button.

Simply will not control boost no matter what settings we have it set to.

Hey mate,

Yeah this is an EVC III - the one with all the extra options like scramble - etc.

Personally, I think it may have wiped the current settings or something when they disconnected the battery and they couldnt work out how to use it without the instruction manual so told me it was rooted. But I could be wrong.

On that note, I actually have a soft copy of the manual I can PM through to you if it would help you?

I cant play with the settings on this one now obviously because its already out of the car, otherwise i'd be giving it a shot out of curiosity!

Edited by KR4-GTR
does it say valve controler on the unit bro?

Has scamble boost and so on.

If so i have the same unit in my 33gtr and be Fkd if we can get it to work correctly either.We tried to set it up 2 ways as i want to keep it because i have a remote unit on the wheel for scramble boost to add boost in for what period of time im after on a button.

Simply will not control boost no matter what settings we have it set to.

hey champ, you wouldnt be looking to sell the remote steering wheel of the boost controller would you??

if so pm me.

Hey mate,

Yeah this is an EVC III - the one with all the extra options like scramble - etc.

Personally, I think it may have wiped the current settings or something when they disconnected the battery and they couldnt work out how to use it without the instruction manual so told me it was rooted. But I could be wrong.

On that note, I actually have a soft copy of the manual I can PM through to you if it would help you?

I cant play with the settings on this one now obviously because its already out of the car, otherwise i'd be giving it a shot out of curiosity!

yea mate please email it to me bro

[email protected]

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