Supra Kong Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Hello peeps, Just ordered my tt manual Sup from Jurgen and i cant wait! (-: I have been bombarding the poor chap with loads of questions and he has been brilliant!!! ( I would have got annoyed by now lol) My Supra to be runs some BPU has the decats, RR FMIC etc... so should run at 1.1 bar of boost. However, it hasnt got a boost controller.. What do you guys think? Pro's? Con's? Do i need one? Or would it make no difference? Cheers folks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaky Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Open up your RR or get a boost controller set at 17.4 psi or 1.2 bar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra Kong Posted December 13, 2011 Author Share Posted December 13, 2011 Do you think that'll make much dufference? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra Kong Posted December 13, 2011 Author Share Posted December 13, 2011 Do you think that'll make much dufference? Difference!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaky Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Yes...http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GREDDY-PROFEC-B-SPEC-2-ELECTRONIC-BOOST-CONTROLLER-SILV-/120615358966?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item1c153c51f6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westy Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Pics of the car!? Boost controller is a must mate...1.2bar turns the Supra into another animal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 it might have the RR changed on it already. probably best to wait and see and maybe dyno it (or take a bpu owner for a drive). no point increasing the boost to a level that's already present. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra Kong Posted December 13, 2011 Author Share Posted December 13, 2011 Pics of the car!? Boost controller is a must mate...1.2bar turns the Supra into another animal! Pics are on JM imports website still... its the black one with the big bad ass spoiler in the deposit taken bit. You really notice the increase from 1.1 to 1.2? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra Kong Posted December 13, 2011 Author Share Posted December 13, 2011 Yes...http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GREDDY-PROFEC-B-SPEC-2-ELECTRONIC-BOOST-CONTROLLER-SILV-/120615358966?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item1c153c51f6 Looks like a decent booster, i have seen an HKS (used) one EVC-3 on fleabay for £125.00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaky Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 It's at 1.1 bar now?? If so i'd not bother. i thought you wanted 1.1 or 1.2, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra Kong Posted December 13, 2011 Author Share Posted December 13, 2011 it might have the RR changed on it already. probably best to wait and see and maybe dyno it (or take a bpu owner for a drive). no point increasing the boost to a level that's already present. Cheers Noz, But i am really impatient!!! lol The guys at JM could fit it before i collect..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
add heywood Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 You're in the "I've got to wait 8 weeks for my car to get here, how will I ever survive!!!" mode lol... I went throught the exact same phase. Wait till the car is here and see what it is boosting at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Perform a search. If you get a decent EBC that can match the boost to the gears, you can make the most of the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellonman Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 (edited) if i was at 1.1 i wouldnt bother with a ebc they are great and can help but they also can cause problems with soliniods sticking and make you boost spike dont crank it up too much i had hybrids and had a spec 0f 1.6 but they see a spike of just under 1.5 and kaboom [ATTACH=CONFIG]142354[/ATTACH] and this is what you get out of the intercooler [ATTACH=CONFIG]142355[/ATTACH] be warned boost is a killer , but its a killer like dexter one you love lol Edited December 13, 2011 by mellonman (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraDan24 Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Just because you have a RR, doesnt mean you will be running at 1.1bar. It depends on the ring you have. Also, a 1bar restrictor ring wont give 1 bar on every set up. Get a BC and be sure what boost your running Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra Kong Posted December 13, 2011 Author Share Posted December 13, 2011 if i was at 1.1 i wouldnt bother with a ebc they are great and can help but they also can cause problems with soliniods sticking and make you boost spike dont crank it up too much i had hybrids and had a spec 0f 1.6 but they see a spike of just under 1.5 and kaboom [ATTACH=CONFIG]142354[/ATTACH] and this is what you get out of the intercooler [ATTACH=CONFIG]142355[/ATTACH] be warned boost is a killer , but its a killer like dexter one you love lol Shiiiiiiiiiiiiit!!!! Running 1.6 seems extremely high on hybrids doesn't it? I heard that 1.5 should be max? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra Kong Posted December 13, 2011 Author Share Posted December 13, 2011 Cheers guys, looks like i may invest in one of these... i had one before on my GT4 and never had any problems with it... The HKS ec-3 seems to be a good unit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra N_A Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 well when BPU the supra it includes boost restrictor ring so there will be no need for a EBC will they??? what i have heard anyways... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dim Sum Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Just because you have a RR, doesnt mean you will be running at 1.1bar. It depends on the ring you have. Also, a 1bar restrictor ring wont give 1 bar on every set up. Get a BC and be sure what boost your running Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 The HKS ec-3 seems to be a good unit? Old and fairly basic model, if you're going to fit an electronic boost controller it's worth spending the money on a good one. If you're on a budget I'd save yourself some money and fit a ball and spring manual boost controller instead. A couple of recent threads on the subject. http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?245861-boost-controller-questions&highlight=color http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?246750-Manual-Boost-Controller-VS-Electronic-Boost-Controller&highlight=boost Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraDan24 Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Nic's right, it doesnt have to be a digital boost controller, a manual one will do if your on a budget Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra Kong Posted December 14, 2011 Author Share Posted December 14, 2011 Ok, so what model would you recommend now? I like the idea of a digital booster better though as i can play with it whilst in the car! Good threads by the way! Cheers chaps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraDan24 Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Whats your budget, that will narrow it down. If it helps, i have an Apexi AVCR BC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra Kong Posted December 14, 2011 Author Share Posted December 14, 2011 Whats your budget, that will narrow it down. If it helps, i have an Apexi AVCR BC. Am on a fairly tight budget, as i just bought the car.. and i have to buy a stereo for it as it hasn't got one... So, not sure really... Is that a good unit then? Whats it got over say an hks evc? How much are ya looking for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraDan24 Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Lol i meant its the one i have if your looking for examples of decent ones, and yeah, its pretty good. Its not for sale though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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