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Old 14 March 2001, 01:50 AM
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I want to up the boost on my car by using an electronic boost controller.

I've had lot's of different recommendations, but are there owners running these, and how easy are they use, install, etc??

I've been recommended the:

HKS EVC IV
Blitz DSBC
Apexi Super AVC-R

Any others I should consider??

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Old 14 March 2001, 06:46 AM
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Powerstation can supply and install the HKS unit for you, i think it takes about a morning to fit and set up correctly.

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Old 14 March 2001, 09:49 PM
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Paul,

Thanks for that, I've seen their handy work on RichR's car!

Chan HT,

Thanks for your offer. If I go the Blitz route, I'll email you then. If I don't thanks anyway!!!

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Old 15 March 2001, 11:23 PM
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Whats the relative costs of the controllers, the Hks is about £450...and the rest?????
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DD,

I think it's worth putting it on a rolling road, to check fuelling, boost levels, etc. Make sure that the car isn't retarding the ignition too much, detting, etc!

I spoke to Power Engineering, and they suggest an hour, which is £90+VAT, after the controller is fitted!

PE could supply and fit the Blitz boost controller, but it was about 4 hours labour!! £360+VAT!!! and the cost of the controller!!!

Andy

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Andy,
GREddy do several, their site is quite good.
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The GReddy has some very cool features like hi-boost, lo-boost, overtake boost and the optional extra overtake boost button on the steering wheel! Also it's quite pricey from what I've seen.

Personally I only want it to raise the boost slightly, and I don't want the temptation of the overtake feature!! I will make my engine go boom!!!!

Though it is a cool gadget if you can restrain yourself from blowing up your engine!!!

Andy
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