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Old Nov 15, 2001 | 07:36 PM
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what to spend more money on?

Well I have a little spare money which will of coarse go into my car. Here are my options.

Boost controller so that I can set my car at 10psi in every gear(and wear the turbo out so I can get a new one)
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Greddy profec A
or HKS EVC IV

Or get the 5series turbo to see if I can boost more w/o causing too much stress.

Keep my same turbo, but do a fm, and experience some high boost, but not controlled. Then have to port my wastegate.

Im open to any other suggestions.

I have full turbo back, intake, light fly, cfdfc, safc(getting fixed)
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Old Nov 15, 2001 | 11:58 PM
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aww I see no one cares to change the fate of modding my car.
oh well
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Old Nov 16, 2001 | 12:15 AM
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pick up a ball and spring manual controller for like $30-$100 depending on where. cheap off ebay. it made a big difference to have boost in all gears and it comes on way faster.

try and find the 89+ turbo and manifold. they arn't that much.

IC is alot of money and alot of work. you will proably lose boost with the FMIC, so don't worry about that.
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Old Nov 16, 2001 | 04:01 PM
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thanks for the ideas. I used to have one of those manual boost controllers, and I gave it away cuz I heard they are crap. I may have to look into one again.

Any one have a prefrence between the two boost controllers above. I found them for pretty cheap. The HKS is $50 cheaper.
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Old Nov 16, 2001 | 04:48 PM
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yes, there are alot of difference of those home made boost controller than a aftermarket one..
turbo spools up much much faster..
more adjustable also
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Old Nov 16, 2001 | 05:45 PM
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I'm w/ Scott...

Get a S5 turbo and manifold and a cheap manual bc. i really like turbo XS and for only $79 at www.RX-7.com. Yeah, you can get cheaper ones, but watch out for home made ones.

If you are really in a bc, ever consider a AVC-R (arouond $400 on ebay)? Probably one of the best looking unit around and cost about the same as a HKS IV.

Jay
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Old Nov 16, 2001 | 07:14 PM
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Re: what to spend more money on?

Can't go wrong with the Greddy Profec A.

Originally posted by live4boost
Well I have a little spare money which will of coarse go into my car. Here are my options.

Boost controller so that I can set my car at 10psi in every gear(and wear the turbo out so I can get a new one)
brand
Greddy profec A
or HKS EVC IV

Or get the 5series turbo to see if I can boost more w/o causing too much stress.

Keep my same turbo, but do a fm, and experience some high boost, but not controlled. Then have to port my wastegate.

Im open to any other suggestions.

I have full turbo back, intake, light fly, cfdfc, safc(getting fixed)
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