is a EBC really better than an MBC?

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Old May 28, 2005 | 08:58 PM
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Do you think that a electronic boost control will work better than a manual boost control? I have been through 2 greddy profecs (one A and one B) and neither seem to work right.. If I hook up my wastegate directly, it runs 7 psi just like it should.. My car is a drag car, so I don't need to be able to adjust my boost all the time, and the EBC's make my engine compartment look all cluttered... Should I just go MBC and save the hassle, or does the EBC really make the boost respond better?

What do you guys and girls think?

Alex
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Old May 28, 2005 | 09:43 PM
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If you only need a single stage controller, I would just use a mbc.. set it, tune it, and forget it.... no electronics to worry about.
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Old May 28, 2005 | 09:44 PM
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the ebc just reduces spikes and creeps
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Old May 28, 2005 | 10:52 PM
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They aren't perfect but I love the fact that you can set the over boost function so it will bring boost back to stock if you over boost, with a manual BC that could be the end of your engine....
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Old May 29, 2005 | 05:11 AM
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bump for more info
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Old May 29, 2005 | 08:39 AM
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if your gonna set it and forget it and never change it then go with a manual. I have a hallman manual for over two years, holds the boost completly solid and I never have to worry about it. Its hidden down by my clutch master cyl so you don't even see it.
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Old May 29, 2005 | 09:23 PM
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cool thanks, Im gonna just use a manual one... It will make my engine bay look alot cleaner than with all the hoses from the electronic BC....
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