electronic boost controllers

[cri_ag]

its almost time to wind the boost up on my 4agte, so im considering my options re. boost controllers. i would like an electronic unit rather than a bleed valve or gated system, buti dont need a massive amount of features. just a high/low setting and the ability to hold the wastegate totaly shut untill i see the set boost level. ive been looking around and have found a few old school hks, ect. units. and also this little thing.

SBC-D ELECTRONIC TURBO BOOST CONTROLLER

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or more info here

has anyone had any experience with these units? the price seems reasonable.

[feral4mr2]

cant help with above links, but i use my old a/c idle up solendiod for a dual stage boost controller. works well.

[big JON]

I cant speak for that particular unit either, and although you have stated you want something without a lot of features, i would recommend an AVCR. They are fairly expensive, but i am more than happy with mine.

You can have your 2 levels, for high/low boost, display up to 4 different readings (boost, speed, rpm, throttle, injector duty cycle and a few others), you can set it to self learn or you can set the desired level of boost.

It is reasonably easy to wire up, i'm no electronics expert, i still don't know exactly how to wire up a stereo, but i found wiring the AVCR relatively simple.

[TA22-3SGTE]

I have fitted and setup heaps of GIZMO boost controllers and would recomend to anyone they are ease to operate and work very well and are the best value for money controller around , They cost about $420 , you can get them from your autobarn shop .

Trevor

[JustCallMeOrlando]

A Gizzmo would be the go if it works for you. In my case it didn't have enough adjustability to control my turbo setup, but it'd be perfect if it did.

[Pube]

I recently bought a Gizzmo IBC for $330 deliverd via ebay. Hanvent installed it yet though....

[cri_ag]

how do you mean not enough adjustability?

[TA22-3SGTE]

There are two Gizmos ( Gizmo 1 & Gizmo 2 ) the 1 will control up to 30 lbs boost and the 2 will control to 50 lbs boost .

Trevor

[JustCallMeOrlando]

I couldn't adjust the sensitivity enough to stop my boost spiking, something specific to my setup, as the same controller worked fine on a 1JZ. It would yo-yo around the set point. I can replicate it with my eBoost2 if I jack the sensitivity up, but of course, now I have control over it.

[SillyCarS]

great thread mate +rep

yeah im goin with an avcr as well, planning for the future more than anything, do it right the first time kinda thing. I mean what would it be, and extra two weeks work/pocket money.

craig

[bathurst-91]

all ill say is dont dont dont buy a hybrid one.
i bought mine new for $300 then had to buy the map sensor for $100+ and i still dont have a working boost controller.

w00t! why cant things work when you buy them?

[JustCallMeOrlando]

The Gizzmo comes with of those MAC solenoids (ala eBoost2 and Autronic), and an inbuilt MAP sensor. Can't go wrong for most people.

[cri_ag]

doesent come with a map sensor? was that a stuff up or they just dont supply one?

[3t-RA40]

I have a Gizzmo 1 set up on the 3T.
4 different boost setting ranging from 12-18.6psi and on every setting holds that boost level with some minor fluctuations of 0.3-0.4psi worst cast.
And their relatively cheap compared with some others out there.
Cheers,
Neil.

[MR 1JZ]

im in the market for one now for the aristo...im thinking either a brand new Greddy Profec B or a 2nd hand AVCR...might go for the AVCR i reckon...it will match the SAFC