Manual Boost Controller on APS TT?
05-09-2007, 07:40 PM
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Manual Boost Controller on APS TT?
Anyone install a Manual Boost Controller on their APS Twin Turbo C6? If so, what did you install and how did it do?
05-09-2007, 08:27 PM
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05-09-2007, 08:46 PM
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The reasons for me are reliability, and price. I am looking at the JoeP MBC Pro-Z-S. Does anyone know anything about that one? I see it here http://www.boostcontroller.com
05-09-2007, 10:04 PM
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I've never been a fan of EBC's. i've been using the same Joe P MBC for years on various turbo cars. its an excellent budget MBC but for the vette I would go with something a little more up-scale.
The Hallman Pro MBC is excellent and only a few bucks more. I currently have one on my EVO and it works like a champ.
The Hallman Pro MBC is excellent and only a few bucks more. I currently have one on my EVO and it works like a champ.
05-09-2007, 11:03 PM
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Would you recommend the Hallman because it works better, or looks better? I dont have any experience with MBC's, and just want a basic unit the won't spike, is it worth the extra money? It looks like it costs more than double.
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05-10-2007, 12:50 AM
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Good luck.
Peter
05-10-2007, 12:51 AM
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I purchased the HKS for my car. All my friends with Turbo cars loved the HKS series boost controller.
http://hksusa.com/products/?id=3208&rsku=6293
http://hksusa.com/products/?id=3208&rsku=6293
05-10-2007, 06:41 PM
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Thanks for the input guys. I went ahead and purchased a JoeP Pro-Z-s MBC mostly because it was only $46 delivered to my door. Thats about one tenth the cost of an Electronic Boost Controller. It'll let me experiment with a little extra boost for cheap.
I figure if I don't like it I can maybe install a Turbo Smart e-boost2 or an AEM Tru Boost later on, but for now, the Manual Boost Controller is cheap and should be reliable. It'll let me put my boost up to my 8 or 9 psi target. I'm interested in finding out how stable the ball and spring kind of boost controller is, and also to see if causes my boost to spike or not. For $46 I can just throw it away without feeling bad if it doesn't do what I want. I'll post my results with it when I get it installed.
After all, with the waste gate actuators hooked straight to the compressor hoses in front of my throttle body. Springs are already the only thing controlling my boost now. That is the way the APS TT kit comes. This is just more of the same, but with adjustment capability.
I figure if I don't like it I can maybe install a Turbo Smart e-boost2 or an AEM Tru Boost later on, but for now, the Manual Boost Controller is cheap and should be reliable. It'll let me put my boost up to my 8 or 9 psi target. I'm interested in finding out how stable the ball and spring kind of boost controller is, and also to see if causes my boost to spike or not. For $46 I can just throw it away without feeling bad if it doesn't do what I want. I'll post my results with it when I get it installed.
After all, with the waste gate actuators hooked straight to the compressor hoses in front of my throttle body. Springs are already the only thing controlling my boost now. That is the way the APS TT kit comes. This is just more of the same, but with adjustment capability.
05-14-2007, 07:39 PM
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I have been using a TurboSmart manual boost controller on my car since day one... Eventually I will go with a EBC due to its flexability and tuning advantages. For now, I\'m fine with a MBC, especially when all you need to do is set it and forget it. 
