Disadvantages of using an Electronic Boost Controller
Jun 15, 2006, 08:20 AM
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Disadvantages of using an Electronic Boost Controller
I am planning on buying a boost controller soon and i have always been into EBCs. Is there an actual disadvantage (besides the price) in using an electronic boost controller verses a manual one?
Jun 15, 2006, 08:34 AM
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Id say absolutely none. My old HKS EVC EZ2 (no display) was easy to use and held perfectly consistent boost gear for gear with no spiking. MBCs suck in my for pump gas apps in that you can never set the boost where you want it (higher) in 2nd and 3rd without having to worry about it spiking higher and possibly causing knock in the higher gears.
Jun 15, 2006, 08:42 AM
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Unless you're constantly changing maps, I've always been a fan of the manual controllers. They work as well (and perhaps arguably better) than the electronic for a fraction of the cost.
Jun 15, 2006, 08:54 AM
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I'll give you a specific example, the GReddy Profec E-01.
This one offers features that an MBC can't - like datalogging, multiple displays [peak boost (displayed in your choice of ranges and units of measure), RPM, and AFR for example], and RPM offset (which allows you to hold more boost at high RPM). The main disadvantage to an advanced EBC like that is the learning curve. If you can't be bothered to take the time and figure out how it works, you will be disappointed and will probably make posts about how it is garbage and doesn't work right and is a waste of money. The only other disadvantage I found with the E-01 (once I learned how to use it properly) was finding a good mounting solution.
This one offers features that an MBC can't - like datalogging, multiple displays [peak boost (displayed in your choice of ranges and units of measure), RPM, and AFR for example], and RPM offset (which allows you to hold more boost at high RPM). The main disadvantage to an advanced EBC like that is the learning curve. If you can't be bothered to take the time and figure out how it works, you will be disappointed and will probably make posts about how it is garbage and doesn't work right and is a waste of money. The only other disadvantage I found with the E-01 (once I learned how to use it properly) was finding a good mounting solution.
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Jun 15, 2006, 08:58 AM
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There is no real disadvantage. I use the greddy E-01 which has a target learning feature that finds the fastest and most consistent boost setting to get there. Price is what bites you in the ***. If your new to it all than get a MBC, just click it left or right!
Jun 15, 2006, 08:58 AM
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I have used older profec-B's (now the type-s) and have loved them. Easy to install as well. Rock solid boost control. The Spec 2 is my new EBC of choice I would recommend. You can setup warnings etc on it. Its less complicated than the E-01 mentioned above!
Jun 15, 2006, 08:59 AM
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Originally Posted by ScrappyJack
I'll give you a specific example, the GReddy Profec E-01.
This one offers features that an MBC can't - like datalogging, multiple displays [peak boost (displayed in your choice of ranges and units of measure), RPM, and AFR for example], and RPM offset (which allows you to hold more boost at high RPM). The main disadvantage to an advanced EBC like that is the learning curve. If you can't be bothered to take the time and figure out how it works, you will be disappointed and will probably make posts about how it is garbage and doesn't work right and is a waste of money. The only other disadvantage I found with the E-01 (once I learned how to use it properly) was finding a good mounting solution.
This one offers features that an MBC can't - like datalogging, multiple displays [peak boost (displayed in your choice of ranges and units of measure), RPM, and AFR for example], and RPM offset (which allows you to hold more boost at high RPM). The main disadvantage to an advanced EBC like that is the learning curve. If you can't be bothered to take the time and figure out how it works, you will be disappointed and will probably make posts about how it is garbage and doesn't work right and is a waste of money. The only other disadvantage I found with the E-01 (once I learned how to use it properly) was finding a good mounting solution.
Jun 15, 2006, 09:02 AM
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well i was thinking about the AVC-R since my brother swears by it in his Turbod EK Hatch. The datalogging feature, boost per gear, and boost duty cycle is what is making me want to learn it. if learning curve is the only disadvantage, then sweet.
Jun 15, 2006, 09:12 AM
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Originally Posted by dryad001
When you buy an HKS EVC V and the solonoid bolws up and HKS wont warranty it, then going out buying a second one and the same damn thing happening in 4 months yeah, I went back to manuals.
