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Old 04-08-2002, 07:21 PM
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Someone was telling me that the Apexi SUPER AVC TYPE-R was CRAP. Is this true? I was wanting to get one because of all the extra monitoring devices that it has and because it is electrical, am i wasting my money?
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I really like mine, I could not live without the peak hold function on it.

It takes work to get the thing to maintain boost consistently, though.

I'd buy it again for sure.

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It takes work to get the thing to maintain boost consistently, though.
how so? I'm a giant dumb newbie!
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i also just asked around and i heard that sometimes it gets stuck in learning mode and then overboosts the turbo because it's not opening the wastegate in time.
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Mine has never been stuck in learning mode.

You just need to make sure the start duty is set to a number that is VERY close to the actual target duty.... and then just drive the car.

People run into issues with the AVC-R when they try to run really high boost on really low rated boost springs (aka, 18psi on 4psi wastegate spring...)

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Default Re: opinions on boost controller (dustin)

People run into issues with the AVC-R when they try to run really high boost on really low rated boost springs (aka, 18psi on 4psi wastegate spring...)

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Sir, are you reffering to me hehe

Yea, the avcr is not for the weak minded If you want something simple go with a profec B
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Actually I was referring to someone else... but if the shoe fits!!
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Actually I was referring to someone else... but if the shoe fits!!
Indeed!
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thanks guys, what about the blitz SBC i-D?
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i talked to the guy again and he said that two maxima's were running at 9lbs and the thing started boosting waaaay the hell over 10. I don't know how they set the start and target duty
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They may have connected the actuator up wrong.
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oh and does this thing work for internal wastegates?
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Yes.
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ok nevermind guys...... the guys i found out hooked it up wrong to the wastegate.....

oh and dustin, i have found you to be the most useful resource here on honda-tech.


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Default Re: opinions on boost controller (dustin)

so is it better to run a high boost spring in the WG over a low boost spring when using a boost controler?

Also, what are some of the functions of Apex SUPER AVC-R?


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does teh boost cylonoid on the AVCR supposed to make a buzzing vibrating sound when the car makes boost? ( i didnt notice it untill i installed my AVCR)
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Default Re: opinions on boost controller (TurboGsR.com)

No it should not buzz at all.

I highly recommend the AVC-R.
You do not have to be a rocket-scientist to use it. It is fairly easy IF you read the directions.

I love the features it has . Some of my favorite are:

Boost different amounts at different RPM's.
Boost different amounts in different GEARS. (Meaning in 1st gear I actually turn down my boost so that I can get traction, then after I lock up it hits full boost)
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the only reason why it doesnt work good for them... is because they didnt know how to use it right or probably didnt do a good job of installing it. those controllers are the best ones on the market. i prefer the profecB. turn the **** til you get the boost you want, while sittin in the car listening to some beats.
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Default Re: opinions on boost controller (dlplayboy)

can someone give me a quick run down on the gear judge function.....im still learning, what types of baseline #s should i be programming in for my turbo'd Si?
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Default Re: opinions on boost controller (Aeka GSR)

oh and dustin, i have found you to be the most useful resource here on honda-tech.

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i agree
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