Wow, has anyone else heard/had this problem with the boost controller?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Tony the Tiger &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I like the AEM tru-boost itself, but I've sat inside a buddy's car with both the UEGO and the Tru-boost and I was mad confused between the two gauges. You can't distinguish between the two gauges with a quick glimpse

So I went with a Turbosmart E-boost2 instead </TD></TR></TABLE>

Tony, did you experience this flucuation when you were in your buddies ride? Anyone else? I'm wondering if it's just an isolated incident........

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Importrev &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">If I have it set for say 10psi of boost, the boost would jump from 8 to 12psi flucutating back and forth trying to keep the 10psi. Not something I liked.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Was the boost fluctuating consistantly or randomly? Did you buy the AEM new or used?

 

Yeah, I've heard the AEM holds solid. Mine better... I hope... Now I'm nervous...

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by QuarterMileMaster &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Yeah, I've heard the AEM holds solid. Mine better... I hope... Now I'm nervous...</TD></TR></TABLE>

Yeah I'm hoping it was just a freak incident with this kids set-up, and hope someone else can shead some light on this situation. I've always heard great things about it, but there's always someone that's had shitty results. Anyone else have experience??????

 

we have installed 3 of them and sold another 8 to customers for turbo kits. all function perfectly fine. the fluctuation in boost was most likely not caused by the controller itself but most likely by some other issue with your setup. what turbo wastegate and spring size are you running? these all will affect your boost not to mention your external temperature as well.

 

I am runnning a 48mm Turbosmart progate, with a psi spring at the time. Reference for boost was coming right off the comp cover. Nothing has changed on the setup between the AEM and the e-boost.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Mugencrxsir1 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

Tony, did you experience this flucuation when you were in your buddies ride? Anyone else? I'm wondering if it's just an isolated incident........ </TD></TR></TABLE>

I haven't experienced any issues with the AEM inside my friend's car, but I wasn't the driver so I didn't pay attention to how his boost held up to redline. The car was a low boost setup as well (10 psi) so I doubt there would be any issues.

On the other hand, I do find that the Turbosmart E-boost works really well all the time. Maybe it's just a better quality product and they paid attention to the algorithms to keep the boost stable.

I have actually had problems with an APEX AVCR on my Supra on stock twins. I first installed an AVCR (but haven't mounted the unit) and it was hard to hold boost without spiking all the time. I couldn't get it working after 30 mins of driving around. I decided to switch over to the E-boost2 because I figured I didn't want to hack up my interior to mount the AVCR anyway. To my surprise, the E-boost held perfect 18-19 psi all the way to redline which is rare on stock twins

However, I am running an AVCR on my Integra and it worked flawlessly... Who knows, it's too setup-dependant IMO... I personally haven't had any problems with Turbosmart E-boost, both on the Camry and Supra.

 

bump cause I'm about to purchase this product or an APEX-i AVCR for cheap

 

BUMP...my friend runs the E-boost and it seems he's had no problems with it. I, personally am going for the AEM cuz it matches my UEGO. trying to have a little consistency with the interior. i don't want 1 autometer and 1 AEM and 1 E-boost.
Plus it's a controller and a gauge..digital at that
i say bump for both units and for more information

 

Yeah I'd like to find more info as well. I can get the unit very cheap since I have a friend that works at AEM. Anymore reviews out there?

 

any got some pics of the turbo smart EBC mounted???

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by bigbadboy &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">any got some pics of the turbo smart EBC mounted???</TD></TR></TABLE>

about 25 hours into the dash alone
the dash was not completed 100%...more like 85%
he sprayed it flat black before i could do one more skim coat of filler and sand it to perfection. the turbosmart e-boost is on the right hand side of where the stock cluster would be...you can just about see it over the top of the steering wheel.

here's the link to the pix of my tangible genius lol.
it was in my friends car and now he switched to an integra dash in his ride so i believe that my max opus is now up for sale!!!!!!!! pm me for info!

SEND IT


Modified by jz98ctr at 10:13 AM 4/13/2007

 

anymore comments about the tru boost...??
i just install mine and got tune with it....
-scramble option
-alarm
- two setups...

im new to EBC and this one is very simple to use...even that you can upgrade it with ems...

 

how much boost does each LED represent? from what i've read, it is user scalable. kind of inconvenient if you have to use another pressure gauge to set.

have not had time to install mine yet...

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Laserjock &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">how much boost does each LED represent? from what i've read, it is user scalable. kind of inconvenient if you have to use another pressure gauge to set.

have not had time to install mine yet... </TD></TR></TABLE>

its very simple...let say you use like 19 psi..you can dial the gauge to show 20 psi in leds...or 7psi if you want... looks like this gauge is friendly to the owner...thats why doesn't come pre-setup to a determined PSI.,,,

 

Keep this thread going...sounds like I should be picking one up sometime soon.

 

Mines installed but the car isn't running yet. It will be tuned by st00pid in a few weeks. I expect it to perform very well.

 

i checked my settings yesterday... as a tip , set the spring pressure at 5psi...in that case the selenoid will keep open,....

 

bump

 

My friend just bought hi and we hooked it up...first they hooked it up wrong and he hated it but now since its hooked up right he loves it. But since we upped his boost it tends to jump around a little, it might be just cause of where he placed the vacuum hose from the intake manifold. But other than that I played with it to his satisfaction and I easily got it withint 10 minutes. And he also has a hard time keepin the boost steady...do you guys know why that is?

 

yeah..this first run fluctuates little..but what i did is to set the pring rate at 5psi..it make the solenoid stay open and working...
what the diff between the vaccum coming from the IM vs. the turbo housing?


Modified by xyzalvarez at 9:17 PM 4/18/2007

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by xyzalvarez &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">what the diff between the vaccum coming from the IM vs. the turbo housing?</TD></TR></TABLE>

umm...if i'm not mistaken...there wouldn't be any vaccuum at the turbo housing...or any good one for that matter. if you catch the vaccuum from the IM it is after the throttle body, so it would see a better vaccuum signal. if you try to catch the vaccuum near the turbo...the heat from the snail tends to warm up the lines and make them softer and upon vaccuum (ie. closed throttle) the lines will tend to flatten the softened lines...possibly goofing with your EBC's readings.
just a thought.

 

im thinkn about getting one bad.





Modified by DfwBB6 at 10:46 AM 5/10/2007

 

I've used a few on customer's cars with no issues...I like em