What Do People Thing Of Jaycar Boost Controller

[Robo's]

Who is using the Jaycar Boost Controller and what do you think of it?

Im using a HKS adjustable Actuator only to control boost set at 20psi. I wouldnt mind changing it and using some controller inside the cabin.

[Robo's]

So, no one is using one?

[elbee111]

I have used one.

They certainly control boost. My stock turbo didn't like the boost I gave it though (operator error).

Now my Wife would not let me put it back in after turbo rebuild

El Bee

ps For sale IEBC and Hand Controller assembled and working. Will post something soon in appropriate section.

[someonestolecc]

Search button would have revealed SydneyKid's extensive thread... I believe its in the Stagea section.

[Robo's]

Yeah i know the thread, but how many people are using it? Just SK

[Tangles]

Yeah i know the thread, but how many people are using it? Just SK

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Sk certainly swears by the Jaycar stuff, he gained 30kw by memory. A few people use it (successfully), but its too hard to tell, maybe no more than a 'bakers dozen' from what I can tell.

Q - can you solder and put together electronics? If so, then give it a go. But if you get it wrong.... a lot of time and effort wasted.

If not, maybe buy a Hybrid brand EBC? I got one for $300, just to replace the manual Turbosmart boost controller in the engine bay. Buy it from Flynn Performance by memory. Saves your time in soldering and putting the jaycar kit together.

Brendan

[WazR32GTSt]

if SydneyKid recommends it then you know its good regardless of whether or not anyone else uses it..

after all, he is god, isn't he?

[inissane]

im trying to use one, got it in the car but not happening at the moment, im gonna get one of those $22 boost controller things while i try to get it working

[Tangles]

im trying to use one, got it in the car but not happening at the moment, im gonna get one of those $22 boost controller things while i try to get it working

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Did you put it together yourself, solder it etc?

Thats why I didnt go that route, and bought the Hybrid EBC instead.... just didnt trust myself to do a 100% perfect job. Plus the time factor to do it properly as well (you know how it is, Ive got three women to please - car,bike,wife, and my kiddie to keep happy, ).

Not saying that you didnt do it right and proper, but I thought that if I bought a EBC and it didnt work, then it could be returned to the seller!

Brendan

[inissane]

yeh its a bit of a pain but ive learnt a bit while putting them together and in the car....its funny messing around with the ecu wires lol dont know what im doing really

dam screen comes up with blocks on the top line and no numerals or letters on the lcd sooo if any ideas

[elbee111]

yeh its a bit of a pain but ive learnt a bit while putting them together and in the car....its funny messing around with the ecu wires lol dont know what im doing really

dam screen comes up with blocks on the top line and no numerals or letters on the lcd   sooo if any ideas

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From memory (failing as it is) this could be just an adjustment of a pot, or making sure you have the "dot" and "line" chips in the correct places.

El Bee

[Sydneykid]

if SydneyKid recommends it then you know its good regardless of whether or not anyone else uses it..

after all, he is god, isn't he?

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No, but I talk to HER occasionally

I don't think SHE listens though

So far I have communicated with around 10 -12 guys running the Jaycar IEBC and/or DFA. All have reported great success. But you really do need to know how to build electronics kits, I have fixed 3 that guys have had problems with. Mostly simple stuff, like missing links or IC's the wrong way around.

cheers

[xRHETTx]

Ive got the IEBC and DFA. Both work, but as yet have not been installed and tuned.

Building the kits was not that hard, but i have done a little bit of soldering before and was VERY careful and checked everything as i did it.

[WazR32GTSt]

do people know that you can buy then pre-made and tested from autospeed.com.au?

EDIT: link --> http://www.autospeed.com/shop/category_4399/browse.html

cheers,

Warren.

[predator]

woa.. at $300 tested you could also just by a SAFC 2nd hand.. which has a prettier display

[Busky2k]

SAFCs dont control boost. haha..

[R32Big_boy]

I've got mine in. It was easy to build and install. I have done a little soldering in my time, and i used a wiring diagram to find the right wires to splice into. The boost comes on hard and fast now, with my rb25 turbo on the rb20 i get about 14psi at about 2800 rpm and it holds spot on all the way through the rev range.

For 150 cash you cant go wrong.

[predator]

ok.. let me rephrase then "WOW those pre-assembled BOOST CONTROLLER modules are very expensive at nearly $300 - you may as well buy a 2nd hand Profec, Blitz, etc EBC for that price" I was just having a look on that page and speaking in general, lol

[heller44]

R32Big_boy, when did boost arrive before the fitment of the jaycar unit?.. and comparison point to the rb20 original turbo.

Thanks.