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gfritz25

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May 31, 2016
Garden City, Michigan
Alright. I have been looking for a little while now, but I can't find any threads detailing EBC's. Not sure if I just suck at using the search or what, but I can't seem to find anything. I am still very new into the turbo game and the DSM game. If someone could give me a rundown of which EBC you are using and why, (pro's, con's, ECT)what features it has that you like, what it has that you feel is unnecessary, things like that. Looking for something I can run on the street, would really like a boost by gear option so I don't roast the tires off the car in 1st and 2nd, (FWD). Thanks in advance ladies and gents.
 
Typically EBC's will have different bells and whistles.

I would list what features you truly want on an EBC. Some have capabilities of logging your boost pressures so you can see / control boost from one central location.

I have historically used a Profec Bspec-II, just as I was comfortable with it. I enjoyed the ease of setup and the ability to have warnings that would decrease pressure if I had it setup correctly.

It's up to you, Sometimes a MBC is not a bad way to go at first with a decent boost gauge. But an EBC can do a few more things.
 
EBC

Pro:
  • Quick/easy boost adjustment (depends on type)
  • Much more precision
  • Boost by gear (ECMLink)
  • Tune out boost spikes

Con:
  • Increased number of components that could cause a failure vs mechanical
  • More time to dial in a proper setup (ECMLink)
  • More expensive (depends on type)

My vote goes to ECMlink's ECU-based boost control:

http://dsmlink.com/wiki/boostcontrol
 
Never knew you could run boost control on ECMlink. I'll have to look into it some more, but I have no experience tuning, so I would basically just be shooting in the dark until I could find a duty cycle table that would work out well.
 
Typically EBC's will have different bells and whistles.

I would list what features you truly want on an EBC. Some have capabilities of logging your boost pressures so you can see / control boost from one central location.

I have historically used a Profec Bspec-II, just as I was comfortable with it. I enjoyed the ease of setup and the ability to have warnings that would decrease pressure if I had it setup correctly.

It's up to you, Sometimes a MBC is not a bad way to go at first with a decent boost gauge. But an EBC can do a few more things.
Forgot to mention I am currently running a MBC. Evo 3 16G pushing about 24 lbs of boost at peak.
 
Never knew you could run boost control on ECMlink. I'll have to look into it some more, but I have no experience tuning, so I would basically just be shooting in the dark until I could find a duty cycle table that would work out well.

All the information you'll need is already readily available:

Start here:
http://www.dsmtuners.com/threads/ecmlink-boost-control-with-stock-boost-control-solenoid-bcs.474792/


Once it's working, good information on setup/troubleshooting here:
http://www.dsmtuners.com/threads/boost-control-for-3rd-5th-gear.505248/#post-153602191
 
GST is there an advantage using this ECM link boost controller over using my AEM tru boost ?

Yeah, tons. If you're already running ECMlink and using a standalone EBC, you're doing it wrong...

ECMlink BC is:

-$300 cheaper (meaning free) if you're already running ECMlink
-Much more configurable
-You can log the parameters via link
-Basically zero installation required with ECMlink BC vs. running wires, vacuum line, mounting the gauge, etc, with the AEM unit

Anybody who uses ECMlink and tries the boost control feature will probably never go back to anything else, I guarantee it.
 
Yeah, tons. If you're already running ECMlink and using a standalone EBC, you're doing it wrong...

ECMlink BC is:

-$300 cheaper (meaning free) if you're already running ECMlink
-Much more configurable
-You can log the parameters via link
-Basically zero installation required with ECMlink BC vs. running wires, vacuum line, mounting the gauge, etc, with the AEM unit

Anybody who uses ECMlink and tries the boost control feature will probably never go back to anything else, I guarantee it.

I thought you needed the $50 solenoid from ecmlink for this feature?
 
I run an in-cabin HKS EBC. It is ancient and still works great however I cannot do boost by gear. All I can really do is adjust it via knob in the car. I have a Hallman MBC on stand by if it ever fails. It's great you don't have to open the hood to adjust it.
 
Yeah, tons. If you're already running ECMlink and using a standalone EBC, you're doing it wrong...

ECMlink BC is:

-$300 cheaper (meaning free) if you're already running ECMlink
-Much more configurable
-You can log the parameters via link
-Basically zero installation required with ECMlink BC vs. running wires, vacuum line, mounting the gauge, etc, with the AEM unit

Anybody who uses ECMlink and tries the boost control feature will probably never go back to anything else, I guarantee it.
Really!! Then I need to sell this thing and get a stock bcs and boost gauge. And is a map sensor needed I'm not to clear on that?
 
Really!! Then I need to sell this thing and get a stock bcs and boost gauge. And is a map sensor needed I'm not to clear on that?

A MAP sensor is not required, but it will be much more difficult to tune the boost curve without one. This specific topic is outlined in the second link I put up in post #6, and the configuration without a MAP sensor is also outlined in the how-to I made. You guys should really take the time to carefully read through those...They literally answer 99% of the questions being asked here.
 
A MAP sensor is not required, but it will be much more difficult to tune the boost curve without one. This specific topic is outlined in the second link I put up in post #6, and the configuration without a MAP sensor is also outlined in the how-to I made. You guys should really take the time to carefully read through those...They literally answer 99% of the questions being asked here.
Yep will re go over this . Thanks. I dont know how to tune with the link. Im a little imtimidated by it but want to learn everything I can so I can do it myself.
 
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