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Old 14 September 2009, 10:59 PM
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Few questions,

1)Would a 3 port boost solenoid hold boost better than the standard one?
2)Is there, realistically, a decent electronic boost controller just for switching between high and low boost setting for under £200?
3)Are there any recommendations on brands?

Cheers,
Tom
Old 15 September 2009, 08:23 AM
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Originally Posted by TH3_5T1G
Few questions,

1)Would a 3 port boost solenoid hold boost better than the standard one?
2)Is there, realistically, a decent electronic boost controller just for switching between high and low boost setting for under £200?
3)Are there any recommendations on brands?

Cheers,
Tom
Yes a 3 port is said to do a better job.
Don't know on the electric controller
And the best is said to be the Perrin.

Hope this helps.
Old 15 September 2009, 10:34 AM
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Cheers for the info b13bat

Anyone else able to answer Q number 2?
Old 15 September 2009, 01:17 PM
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A three port needs mapping, don't just fit one for "fun", JGM had one in his "bag" when he mapped mine, just in case it needed it. Mine's a tiny bit lumpy in top gear, but how often do you use high revs in top anyway.

Apexi AVCR is one of the best, try to find a 2nd hand one.

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have been using a greddy profec A with out much problem better boost control
Old 15 September 2009, 04:35 PM
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Apexi Spec R, excellent boost controllers, they are twin solenoid and I have found they hold boost very steady and there are usually second hand ones kicking about for under £200.
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Gizzmo electronic boost controller is simple and *about* £200 brand new.

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see harvey performance, they do a good simple cheap 3 port for well under £200. Its a single solenoid but very high quality its a HDI SBC-D-SE. For the money its really good, see this review on a forester install.

HDI SBC-D-SE Boost Controller Install : (mykp.co.uk)

edit: I should add that you may need to buy more/better pipework as i found mine a little short and a bit too soft for my chosen install position (lower right of steering column in little cubby hole).

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Would an ecu controlled 3 port solenoid be any worse than a boost controller such as an avcr?
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