Yes.. it's a manual boost controller. I love mine and could think of better things to spend $350 - $500 on than a boost controller that I can get for $50.
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-jay
02 wrx wagon
VF30 and NAWZ powah!
But with an EBC, you completely waive the worry of spiking, overboosting in different weather conditions 9well, if you get an HKS and not a Blitz)... etc. I'm confused... isn't that worth the worry of a grenaded engine on a car that already runs pretty high boost levels in stock form?
i will have to go with altersys on this one. With the fish valve device, it is great but very unpredictable. With the EBC you it keeps the boost very consistant but again the whole cost thing come back into play and yes anyone would rather spend 50 bucks than 500 but who wants the best control?
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2002 Silver WRX
Link Programmable ECU, TurboXS Stainless Steel Turbo-back exhaust, TurboXS BOV Type H, Black Samco Intercooler Hoses, 17x7.5" Rota Steel Grey Subzeros with Kumho Esta 235/45/R17 tiresPioneer Dehp9300
I gotta disagree... sorta. Fish valves are bad. However, it's not the only valve that can be used as an MBC. A ball and spring valve is far superior to a fish valve bleeder.
The fish valve is opened and allowed to bleed some signal away from the wastegate. Depending on weather, temps, and whatnot, the amount of signal bled away can change dramatically.
Now take ball and spring controllers. Signal from the pressure source enters the valve, and does not exit thanks to the little ball blocking the valve. When enough pressure builds in the valve it pushes to ball out and opens the valve. This also helps spool. With the bleeder, there is always some signal that makes it to the WG actuator allowing it to open slightly and slow spool. With the ball n spring valve, all that pressure is stuck inside the valve until the last second. Once the valve opens, signal makes it to the actuator and opens the WG. I've have NEVER had a spike with the boost controller that I'm running right now. The only advantage that I see to EBC is convenience. Not worth the $300 price difference to me.
BTW, I'm picking up a Greddy ProfecB for $100 + my manual in trade. At that price, it becomes easier to get the in-cab adjustability.
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-jay
02 wrx wagon
VF30 and NAWZ powah!
Ohh yeah and I am apoligize that I only dwelled on the fish valve but that is the cheapest and one that most people know how to fabricate. The ball and spring is much much better and you are completly correct about that. Where are you getting that killer deal on the EBC?
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2002 Silver WRX
Link Programmable ECU, TurboXS Stainless Steel Turbo-back exhaust, TurboXS BOV Type H, Black Samco Intercooler Hoses, 17x7.5" Rota Steel Grey Subzeros with Kumho Esta 235/45/R17 tiresPioneer Dehp9300
The TurboXS unichip with the plug an play harnes has both an electronic boost controller that uses the cars factory solenoid and an auxiliary boost controller to fine tune the boost level.
Edumicate the silly man, please... what is an MBC?
From my Z32tt days I'm thinking a manual boost controller, but people here seem to speak of them like they're more complex devices than that... any help is appreciated!
PS, If it does stand for Manual Boost Controller, what's the big fuss? Why aren't electronic boost controllers more popular with this car?
Hi, I have a question for who ever wants to answer:
Does the unichip with the "plug and play" wiring harness come with an electronic boost controller? Stage one includes a manual boost controller I believe. For 200 dollars less, and I think, less the plug and play harness, COBB sells the unichip with an electronic boost controller.
So what's the deal? Anyone like to unconfuse me, or tell me what should be more important, boost control and $200 in my pocket or plug and play
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