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Old Sep 17, 2006, 09:21 AM
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boost gauge and controller in one?

hey i have heard that electgric boost controllers are inacurate and stuff like that but i was currious on if anyone here has ever used the AEM tru-boost gauege boost controller its a two in one id like to know if its worth the $300
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I have one and it work great. I upgraded from forge mbc to greddy profec2, and now using tru boost which I love it. You won't be disappointed with this unit. I got mine for $265 shipped from vendor.
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how was the install? do i need to buy anything else to get it in or will it hook right up without any extra wiering harnesses? and also hows it look once its all installed? possibly post a picture or two?

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Old Sep 17, 2006, 12:02 PM
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jkim1201: What vendor gave you that price? I would like to get one of these as well and for that price I just may.
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id like to know the vendor as well
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I just remembered horsepowerfreaks has a great price on them. thats the one
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Originally Posted by evo noob
how was the install? do i need to buy anything else to get it in or will it hook right up without any extra wiering harnesses? and also hows it look once its all installed? possibly post a picture or two?
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Im instrested too.....
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The install is easy. You can basically follow one of the MBC installation guides.
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The Turbosmart E-Boost unit is good, but expensive. It has both a eletronic boost controller and boost gauge in 1 unit. I would say it is definitely worth the money though.
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ok now im going to buy one and i was also wondering if you guys knew of a a/f and afc in one unit?
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Hey jkim...i am having trouble with my tru boost...can you do a quick write up of how to change the settings...it is really confusing...I dont think I am alone on this one...
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Originally Posted by evo noob
hey i have heard that electgric boost controllers are inacurate and stuff like that but i was currious on if anyone here has ever used the AEM tru-boost gauege boost controller its a two in one id like to know if its worth the $300

Mostly all ebc tell you the amount of boost your running
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Guys if I can not figure how to run this boost controller...I am going to sell it. Brand new just installed send me a PM for best offers. Looks like I am going back to the manuel route.
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i found a vendor for 240 for it.. .just havent had the money to get it yet
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Send me a PM for mine. Just installed it have all the parts. I do not know how to work it so looking to sell it and get hallmans MBC



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