My new Greddy Profec-B Type-S STRAIGHT FROM JAPAN!!

[pianoman]

Thanks very much. Thats kinda what I figured, but wasn't exactly sure if thats what it was or not.

 

[4twenty]

I just got the spec 2 two weeks ago, and I hated it at first. It was spiking just as bad as my mbc. Then I read a lot and realized you must remove all plastic plugs from solenoid. I removed the plug and now the controller works perfect. I would recommend the spec 2 to anyone after seeing it working fine in 3 out 3 cars with a 4th real soon.

As for the type-s if you search for it on google you will find it for sale.

-J

 

[CanadianTSi]

The one thing I don't understand is how the Type S is the same price as the Spec 2 when the Spec 2 is alot more advanced and obviously costs more money to make...

 

[4twenty]

What's even harder to understand is why I paid $300 for a $50 piece of electronics
-J

 

[DSMSpyder99]

That is a question that know one can answer, hell i dunno why I spent $300 too :laugh: maybe cause i get tired of getting out a wrench and poping the hood to adjust my MBC

What's even harder to understand is why I paid $300 for a $50 piece of electronics
-J

 

[c5chris]

That is a question that know one can answer, hell i dunno why I spent $300 too :laugh: maybe cause i get tired of getting out a wrench and poping the hood to adjust my MBC

That's exactly why I got an EBC. It's one of those turbo car luxuries that sets us apart from N/A cars. More in-dash toys (done right) makes for a more fun ride.

 

[DSMSpyder99]

LoL more dash toys means a better reason for a cop to pull you over in SoCAL

That's exactly why I got an EBC. It's one of those turbo car luxuries that sets us apart from N/A cars. More in-dash toys (done right) makes for a more fun ride.

 

[96whgsx]

Does anybody know if the spec 2 uses the same solenoid as the type s? I actually just received my spec 2 in the mail for 270 shipped and now I was wondering if I were to install it if I can just swap out the units. Are the hoses the same, the solenoid, and the wiring harnesses? Thanks.

Also, I bought this one not really thinking clearly, so don't flame me if you're thinking.

 

[CanadianTSi]

It looks as if it uses the same small crappy solenoid, thats why I went with the Original Profec B...better solenoid.

 

[96whgsx]

Also, is there an answer as to "why" you get a boost spike with the profec 2? There was an answer earlier but nobody ever did expand the idea to use fuel lines instead of the silicone lines that came with the product. Anybody try the stock hoses and then replace them with the fuel lines? Just curious as to how much of a difference they make. The reason as to why I am posting this is that everybody is saying that the profec b sucks because of the solenoid and that it spikes but give no theories as to why it spikes.

BTW, I am writing this as objective as I can.

 

[DSMSpyder99]

I just got from doing the installation of my PROFEC TYPE-S and i am pleased to say it is better than the PROFEC B-II, which i mean it doesnt spike & better boost response than my Hallman MBC I used ALL parts that came with the TYPE-S and i peg 15 PSI in every gear till 5100RPM. I have a case of boost creep (forgot to get 34mm flapper mods DoH!) and the PROFEC TYPES-S actually helped a little bit. Before with my Hallman MBC boost creep would occur at 4700 RPM so i gained an extra 400 RPM of fun. The installation was easy the hardest part was routing the wires through the firewall and up into the bezel; that itself took my brother and I about 45 min, the under hood part took about 25 min mostly look for a good place to mount the valve unit, and the finishing touches about 15 minutes make sure everything was properly fitted and tightened. The tuning itself went great until we had it set up and my brother messed up the 15PSI when we were messing with the gain setting. Overall, i am VERY happy with this product and i will post pics tomorrow and call the company on Monday and tell them to burn the Profec B II cause Greddy got it right this time around

 

[thisdsm]

So how would you compare the type s to the old profec b?

 

[DSMSpyder99]

Well it pretty much is the same as the old Profec B-1: it doesnt spike at all and it is very easy, and straight foward to use. It really is just an updated face-lift version of the classic B-1

So how would you compare the type s to the old profec b?

 

[thisdsm]

Thanks, I guess its going to be on my x-mas list...

 

[RedTurboEclipse]

can u post more pics of ur type s install?

do u have a pic of the back of the type s control unit?

also where did u tap ur pressure that connects to the control unit? im thinking bout picking this up

 

[telly699]

Does anyone else see it being a problem that its called the type-s? WTF, can they not come up with something else... were all going to be 10% more confused from here on out.

 

[thisdsm]

^^^ I agree.

 

[DSMSpyder99]

yea ill post pics tomorrow. The back of the Profec Type-S is very simple; it is a sending unit to the solenoid, a harness for 12v and ground, and a vaccum line that Ts of the FPR.

can u post more pics of ur type s install?

do u have a pic of the back of the type s control unit?

also where did u tap ur pressure that connects to the control unit? im thinking bout picking this up