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Old May 28, 2009, 04:03 PM
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Forge MBC vs Boost pill

Just wondering if MBC will provide the same effect as a boost pill in controlling boost in relation to SST limitations for torque? Debating sell off my brand new Forge MBC or keep it?
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Originally Posted by Gibby860
Just wondering if MBC will provide the same effect as a boost pill in controlling boost in relation to SST limitations for torque? Debating sell off my brand new Forge MBC or keep it?

MBC's don't work well with our cars because of the behavior of the TC-SST.
When MBC's are used with these trannys it is prone to boost spikes.
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Originally Posted by babiesdadies
MBC's don't work well with our cars because of the behavior of the TC-SST.
When MBC's are used with these trannys it is prone to boost spikes.

Quoting the exact thing the AMS online store has to say about their boost pill versus a manual/electronic boost controller?

Granted they may be correct, I am not an expert, but $500 for a boost pill+tune (requiring that your ECU be sent to them) seems a little too expensive at this point.

I will probably wait for a possible release of a Cobb AccessPORT for the Ralliart vs something that will require a re-tune(resending ECU) for every new modification made.

But for 50hp, 500 bucks isn't that bad.
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If you buy the tactrix cable you can buy the flash from ams and flash it yourself (and back to stock anytime you want) and even change the flash yourself.

What other mod can you do for DOUBLE the price that will get you even HALF the added power? It's a very noticeable difference. Pulls much harder. Also retunes are only$200 i believe. If you want some extra pop you're not gonna beat a tune/pill for the price.
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Granted they may be correct, I am not an expert, but $500 for a boost pill+tune (requiring that your ECU be sent to them) seems a little too expensive at this point.

I will probably wait for a possible release of a Cobb AccessPORT for the Ralliart vs something that will require a re-tune(resending ECU) for every new modification made.

But for 50hp, 500 bucks isn't that bad.
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Originally Posted by Drows
If you buy the tactrix cable you can buy the flash from ams and flash it yourself (and back to stock anytime you want) and even change the flash yourself.

What other mod can you do for DOUBLE the price that will get you even HALF the added power? It's a very noticeable difference. Pulls much harder. Also retunes are only$200 i believe. If you want some extra pop you're not gonna beat a tune/pill for the price.
The words about the reflash being the most bang for your buck are the truth. The tantrix cable is just if you're a do it yourself type. Some people aren't into that type of thing.
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ok $500 for a proven tune vs a cheap way..easy to wreak the motor. cars are expensive leave the tuning to the tuners
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