do i need a pfc?
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If you want to boost above 10 psi safely, you will need a PFC or upgraded ECU. If you want to keep the boost at 10, you will need a boost controller with those mods, and won't require a PFC/ECU.
I have the "home depot" boost controler. It works well, is inexpensive, and easy to install.
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I have the "home depot" boost controler. It works well, is inexpensive, and easy to install.
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When I had those mods, I was boosting ~10.5 - 11..... it wasn't until I got the hi-flow cat that it would really spike a lot @ transition. I think you'll be fine. It never hurts to get it, since it's something you'll end up with eventually (despite how much it costs to tune/re-tune, you'll still pay it).
You might be able to squeeze an extra few HP out of your car "as-is", so.....
You might be able to squeeze an extra few HP out of your car "as-is", so.....
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Hmm... I hope you have a boost gauge, and a EGT gauge, just to make sure you know what you are boosting at and also EGT to measure exhaust temps. Oh yeah I think you need to just get a manual boost controller is cheap and works will, but you need two, one for wastegate and the other precontrol. But I would not get some of the generic boost controller, get one from Hallmen or Turbo Xs. I had a bad experience with my R&M manual boost controller that I bought off EBay. The screw and prevention nut came out and my boost spiked to 15 to 16psi. Hallmen boost controller is design where no bolts are used, so no chance of it coming off. Also get the PFC later on if you are going to get a mp, and so forth. That is then when you can dump more fuel with it running at 12psi or maybe 11psi, if your nervous about blowing your turbos at 12psi. If you are looking to upgrade more and more, you will need a PFC pretty soon. Just to dump more fuel, but still need a boost controller to limit your boost, PFC does not do that really well. Good Luck!
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You might as well. It'll be safer, you'll extract more power from your setup if you dyno tune with a wb and eventually you are going to want to boost more if you are asking these types of performance questions so Do it!
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looks like ill be getting a profec b while im at it
thanks for the info guys
and i do have a boost gauge, just not a egt
also who in the sf bay area does wb tuning for the pfc?
thanks for the info guys
and i do have a boost gauge, just not a egt
also who in the sf bay area does wb tuning for the pfc?
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You need a boost gauge even you have boost controller or not. It shows your turbo performance.
If you get PFC, you may buy the PFC boost controller add on kits from Apexi
There are few guys tune the PFC in bay area, search on the forum. I heard GD, Rick's rotary, ATP are best PFC tuning
If you get PFC, you may buy the PFC boost controller add on kits from Apexi
There are few guys tune the PFC in bay area, search on the forum. I heard GD, Rick's rotary, ATP are best PFC tuning
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EGT is really only good after youve dynoed with it to find your baseline EGT temps. it varies from car to car depending on mods, but its a pretty useful tool if just used as a ballpark reference
but if you can afford a pfc, by all means go for it
but if you can afford a pfc, by all means go for it
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I assume something like a profec-B would be just as good as a manual boost controller as far as keeping the boost down right? How easy is it to use the profec-B? Is it just wire it up, hit the button or is there more to it than that?
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Originally posted by Silvia_S13
profec be can never lower boost any lower than stock, it will help keep spikes to a minimum though. it is probably the simplest of the electronic boost controllers to wire
profec be can never lower boost any lower than stock, it will help keep spikes to a minimum though. it is probably the simplest of the electronic boost controllers to wire
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I have the following mods: apex'i AVC-R boost controller, HKS twin air intake, apex'i BOV, and a midpipe. Is it safe to run 12PSI? I heard not to run over 12 PSI on the factory ECU, not 10 which is what I heard in this forum... I also posted on the different types of ECU's, any input on that thread would be greatly appreciated
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Originally posted by Silvia_S13
profec be can never lower boost any lower than stock, it will help keep spikes to a minimum though. it is probably the simplest of the electronic boost controllers to wire
profec be can never lower boost any lower than stock, it will help keep spikes to a minimum though. it is probably the simplest of the electronic boost controllers to wire
You can lower the boost to 7 psi easily with the Profec B. Please know the facts before posting, these cars are not Nissans.....
Originally posted by Deep in the Game
I have the following mods: apex'i AVC-R boost controller, HKS twin air intake, apex'i BOV, and a midpipe. Is it safe to run 12PSI? I heard not to run over 12 PSI on the factory ECU, not 10 which is what I heard in this forum... I also posted on the different types of ECU's, any input on that thread would be greatly appreciated
I have the following mods: apex'i AVC-R boost controller, HKS twin air intake, apex'i BOV, and a midpipe. Is it safe to run 12PSI? I heard not to run over 12 PSI on the factory ECU, not 10 which is what I heard in this forum... I also posted on the different types of ECU's, any input on that thread would be greatly appreciated
Run 10 psi. Do not get anymore mods than you have now unless you get an aftermarket ecu or put a main cat back on.
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Originally posted by kyle@insight
I'm aware of that, I know it depends on the wastegate spring. My question is, after wiring it in, am I home free? Can I go out and give it full throttle to redline and expect no boost spike? Or is there more to it than that.
I'm aware of that, I know it depends on the wastegate spring. My question is, after wiring it in, am I home free? Can I go out and give it full throttle to redline and expect no boost spike? Or is there more to it than that.
Yes, you install the Profec and you have control of the boost. Properly tuned (you can do a search under "rynberg" and "profec" for my tuning suggestions), you will not have any spikes or other problems. (You will still get boost creep if you have a midpipe, but that's a function of the wastegate not being big enough and you shouldn't be running the stock ecu with a midpipe anyway.)
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What does it matter nissan or mazda...boost controllers only RESTRICT boost pressure, which means boost can only be raised.
Internal or external, doesn't matter....actuators have springs, which are set to a certain psi, and w/o adjusting the actuator rod, you cannot lower boost.
Internal or external, doesn't matter....actuators have springs, which are set to a certain psi, and w/o adjusting the actuator rod, you cannot lower boost.
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if you say the stock actuator is set to 7psi, then bypass the factory solenoids, that are ecu controlled to regulate boost to 10psi. stock solenoids shouldn't be used with aftermarket boost controlers anyways.
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Originally posted by s13sr20
What does it matter nissan or mazda...boost controllers only RESTRICT boost pressure, which means boost can only be raised.
What does it matter nissan or mazda...boost controllers only RESTRICT boost pressure, which means boost can only be raised.
In the FDs case, the wastegate actuator will want to activate at a 7 psi differential (equivalent to a 7 psi wastegate spring). The stock ecu tries to cycle the wastegate to maintain 10 psi. With an aftermarket controller, the wastegate duty cycle can be increased to achieve lower boost. Anyone with an aftermarket boost controller on an FD can easily prove you wrong, so please stop while you're behind.
Originally posted by s13sr20
stock solenoids shouldn't be used with aftermarket boost controlers anyways.
stock solenoids shouldn't be used with aftermarket boost controlers anyways.
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you are a moron
What do you think boost controllers do, jump inside the turbo and magically regulate boost? Boost solenoids restrict pressure...that is all they can ever do, I dont care if it's a fricking turbo yugo...it's all the same.
Almost every OEM turbo car has a stock solenoid, which is controlled by the ecu to regulate boost.
Why don't you stop spreading bad information.
What do you think boost controllers do, jump inside the turbo and magically regulate boost? Boost solenoids restrict pressure...that is all they can ever do, I dont care if it's a fricking turbo yugo...it's all the same.
Almost every OEM turbo car has a stock solenoid, which is controlled by the ecu to regulate boost.
Why don't you stop spreading bad information.
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Anyone with an aftermarket boost controller on an FD can easily prove you wrong, so please stop while you're behind.
i hate to troll through old posts but someone with such expertise on the RX-7 should stop with incorrect information
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I love when two idiots who don't know a thing about FDs insult a veteran member of the forum.
Perhaps I should take a picture of my boost hitting less than the stock 10 psi if I turn my Greddy controller down? Or a picture of it hitting 7 psi when the controller is off? Or should I dig up the HUNDREDS of threads in which people discuss these things?
Perhaps I should take a picture of my boost hitting less than the stock 10 psi if I turn my Greddy controller down? Or a picture of it hitting 7 psi when the controller is off? Or should I dig up the HUNDREDS of threads in which people discuss these things?
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Originally posted by Silvia_S13
i hate to troll through old posts but someone with such expertise on the RX-7 should stop with incorrect information
i hate to troll through old posts but someone with such expertise on the RX-7 should stop with incorrect information
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Originally posted by s13sr20
Boost solenoids restrict pressure...that is all they can ever do......
Almost every OEM turbo car has a stock solenoid, which is controlled by the ecu to regulate boost.
Why don't you stop spreading bad information.
Boost solenoids restrict pressure...that is all they can ever do......
Almost every OEM turbo car has a stock solenoid, which is controlled by the ecu to regulate boost.
Why don't you stop spreading bad information.