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Hi there ...

Thanks for all the hints and opinions ...

I've learned that:

  1. The standard turbo might or might not fall apart over 11-12PSI
  2. Dual solenoids are better?
  3. The Profec IIB is best value for money
  4. Any other 2nd hand controller might work as well
  5. :D

As much as I like the Blitz with the fancy boost graphics I placed an offer on the old school HKS EVC 4

http://www.geocities.com/todakmoto/carparts.html

I got it for a good price and if it's not working out for me I go for a newer unit ...

As for the standard turbo falling apart or not I posted these videos earlier:

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/R3...43#entry4758543

Cheers :(

Edited by Torques
I have a $40 Turbotech controller and it works fine, doesn't spike and holds fine.

Yep ... the ball/spring type seems to be doing it's job quite well.

(as opposed to a bleed valve)

But it has no gimmicks/toys like LOW/HIGH boost on command and you need an additional gauge to monitor boost levels.

I think it's the best bang for buck out there :cool:

http://autospeed.com/cms/title_Thirty-Doll...87/article.html

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