Do I Need A Boost Controller ??
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Do I Need A Boost Controller ??
I'm going for a new exhaust system, basically a 3 inch turbo back system.
Stainless steel, and mandrel bent.
The EJ20 is currently a 2.2 Litre, but still has the original turbo.
Air intake is original, but I do have a foam (?) panel filter for track days.
Car is a JDM MY98 WRX Type R V-Limited. (not sti, but note the forged pistons, etc).
ECU is original, but does have a piggyback GReedy e-manage.
Would I need a boost controller, when I get the new exhaust ?
Or just if/when I decide change the turbo size ?
Any thoughts or comments appreciated.
Thx.
Stainless steel, and mandrel bent.
The EJ20 is currently a 2.2 Litre, but still has the original turbo.
Air intake is original, but I do have a foam (?) panel filter for track days.
Car is a JDM MY98 WRX Type R V-Limited. (not sti, but note the forged pistons, etc).
ECU is original, but does have a piggyback GReedy e-manage.
Would I need a boost controller, when I get the new exhaust ?
Or just if/when I decide change the turbo size ?
Any thoughts or comments appreciated.
Thx.
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so I presume that the boost controller only becomes necessary when the turbo is upgraded, is that correct ?? (in the above senario)
Also......
say the car has a 3" exhaust, boost contoller and re-map, and the car is running well.
Then.....
the turbo (only) gets upgraded......
would the car need a second re-map for the new turbo ??
As you can see, this is new ground for me.
Also......
say the car has a 3" exhaust, boost contoller and re-map, and the car is running well.
Then.....
the turbo (only) gets upgraded......
would the car need a second re-map for the new turbo ??
As you can see, this is new ground for me.
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No, you wont need an aftermarket electronic boost controller, even if you upgrade the turbo, your car already controls the boost electronically IIRC this is not part of the e-manage functionality.
If you upgrade the turbo, then yes it would be wise to have this done the same time as someone fiddling around with your e-manage and or a remap depending on how much adaptation the e-manage can provide.
If you upgrade the turbo, then yes it would be wise to have this done the same time as someone fiddling around with your e-manage and or a remap depending on how much adaptation the e-manage can provide.
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