Boost control - HKS EVC 6 v ProfecB

eager · 19-07-2007, 16:54

Hi

Boost controller time. For a stage 2 s14a. Cant decide between the new hks evc 6 or the usual profec b spec II. The hks is £100 more expensive but i do like the look of it with its screen etc.

http://www.nengun.com/hks/evc-v
http://www.nengun.com/trust-greddy/profec-b-spec-ii

I like the idea of the hks too it has a few extra functions like the boost correction mode. The again the profec is tried and tested on here and is the usual answer to "what boost controller" threads. I expect both products to be great quality either way though.
Opinions & decisions please, expecially from those with actual use/had a play with them.

eager · 19-07-2007, 20:20

Hmm...Everyone using bleed valves and bren devices then lol

blue boy · 19-07-2007, 20:29

What about the AVCR?

MaLicE · 19-07-2007, 20:31

evc 6 is really good and easy to use... much easier than the avcr and in my oppinion better (know u didnt say the avcr)

one thing i really like about it is being able to set the boost for the throttle position.... its a nice looking unit also much cooler than the profec...

eager · 19-07-2007, 20:59

Ye i love that idea, would make it a little more easier to control. It looks well too. The greddy is a little boring but does its jub very well in a simple manor. £130 more for the hks but im swaying that way at the minute. Hmm

Dont like the avcr apparently its hard to setup, i also not a fan of the looks. Just looks cheap to me for some reason.

Papa Lazarou · 20-07-2007, 01:14

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Originally Posted by MaLicE

one thing i really like about it is being able to set the boost for the throttle position.... its a nice looking unit also much cooler than the profec...

How does the boost/throttle thing work. Is it a case of just a low/high throttle setting or is it mappable against several throttle positions.

I managed to hit full boost tonight with a half open throttle just overtaking some slow moving traffic. The back end stepped out at about 60mph (wet road), which was nice. Throttle based boost does sound a useful thing to have.

Purplepower · 20-07-2007, 07:30

HKS EVC 6 has fantastic reviews over in the states

Awesome piece of kit.

Jonny_T · 20-07-2007, 08:01

Should be fitting my HKS evc6 this weekend (weather permitting) so i'll report back on how easy it is to set up etc. i likr the throttle position option too, also you can set boost levels for rev range if you want which is possibly the way i'll go for summer and set it to throttle position for winter for the extra control. Not totally decided yet.

It is a beautiful piece of kit though

small unit really well finished and the solenoid is compact and looks good, worth the extra £100 in my opinion

Tough choice as which ever way you go it's a fair investment

MaLicE · 20-07-2007, 11:38

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Originally Posted by Papa Lazarou

How does the boost/throttle thing work. Is it a case of just a low/high throttle setting or is it mappable against several throttle positions.

I managed to hit full boost tonight with a half open throttle just overtaking some slow moving traffic. The back end stepped out at about 60mph (wet road), which was nice. Throttle based boost does sound a useful thing to have.

as far as i remember when i played with it in my friends r32 its able to be mapped the same way you can the avcr for the revs... but its more of a 1/4, 1/2, 3/4 and full throttle choice... it is very good though, think jez was looking at one for his track attack car...

piman2k · 20-07-2007, 11:48

Is this considerably better than the AVCR then? It looks swish

Jonny_T · 20-07-2007, 12:47

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Originally Posted by piman2k

Is this considerably better than the AVCR then? It looks swish

not had an avcr to compare but it's smaller and looks really cool which was one reason i went for it but it's supposed to be easy to set up. it's really down to personal preference i guess as to be fair they do similar things don't they

eager · 20-07-2007, 17:07

Its that exact reason i want to be able to keep a bit of controll, setting it up to allow for overtaking without hitting full boost unless i want it too. Overtaking in stage 2 car in wet with the t28 giving all it can i would say would be a bit dodgy. At the min im 70/30, in favour of HKS.

Think it would look the dogs dangelies in a air vent or molded into the fag tray.

StokeNutter · 20-07-2007, 18:34

Im buying that hks one now dude

Jonny_T · 21-07-2007, 20:18

Just fitted the HKS evc 6 this afternoon, piece of cake to do

hardest thing to do was enlarging the hole in the bulkhead to get a cable through with a plug on

the display look awesome when illuminated and initial setting was easy. Going to set it up properly tomorrow as i've got other stuff to do tonight but all looks promising so far

Also i noticed from the instructions that you can use throttle position & rpm range at the same time so i'll be going that way i think

will post up tomorrow when i've set it all up fully

piman2k · 21-07-2007, 23:09

Can y'all who have fitted it show us what it looks like in your cars?!?!

bkvj · 21-07-2007, 23:59

i do agree the hks one looks a fair bit better...

but of a device that basically has to do one thing (lets be honest, thats the reason you buy a boost controller), one costing 130 and the other £100 more...i think you need to ask yourself if its worth it spending that sort of money extra on a device which basically does the same thing.

unless you really want it for the other functions it has though..

EDITTED to say this!

http://www.nengun.com/apexi/avc-r

cant get much better than that!

Jonny_T · 22-07-2007, 08:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by bkvj

i do agree the hks one looks a fair bit better...

but of a device that basically has to do one thing (lets be honest, thats the reason you buy a boost controller), one costing 130 and the other £100 more...i think you need to ask yourself if its worth it spending that sort of money extra on a device which basically does the same thing.

unless you really want it for the other functions it has though..

EDITTED to say this!

http://www.nengun.com/apexi/avc-r

cant get much better than that!

I agree with you but you can see where the extra money is going

quality of the product is fantastic and it's only £60 more for the HKS on nengun. little things like the size of the unit, the cable plugs in the back instead of out the side so mounting it is easier.

It is down to personal opinion (like everything) but i feel the hks is well worth that bit extra.

Pinman - i'll see if i can get some photos on today, i've not made the fitting trim i want for it yet though

StokeNutter · 22-07-2007, 16:47

My evc 6 is here tues cant wait

19-07-2007, 16:54	#1
eager Guest Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: N Ireland Posts: 3,927	Boost control - HKS EVC 6 v ProfecB Hi Boost controller time. For a stage 2 s14a. Cant decide between the new hks evc 6 or the usual profec b spec II. The hks is £100 more expensive but i do like the look of it with its screen etc. http://www.nengun.com/hks/evc-v http://www.nengun.com/trust-greddy/profec-b-spec-ii I like the idea of the hks too it has a few extra functions like the boost correction mode. The again the profec is tried and tested on here and is the usual answer to "what boost controller" threads. I expect both products to be great quality either way though. Opinions & decisions please, expecially from those with actual use/had a play with them. __________________ Car Progression, VW polo, saxo vtr, green s14a, damson s14a, sapphire blue s14a, white r33 gtst, sapphire blue s14a,3.0 m3 e36, white r33 gtst, 3.2 m3 evo e36, black s14a

19-07-2007, 20:20	#2
eager Guest Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: N Ireland Posts: 3,927	Hmm...Everyone using bleed valves and bren devices then lol __________________ Car Progression, VW polo, saxo vtr, green s14a, damson s14a, sapphire blue s14a, white r33 gtst, sapphire blue s14a,3.0 m3 e36, white r33 gtst, 3.2 m3 evo e36, black s14a

19-07-2007, 20:31	#4
MaLicE Guest Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Gloucestershire Posts: 1,599	evc 6 is really good and easy to use... much easier than the avcr and in my oppinion better (know u didnt say the avcr) one thing i really like about it is being able to set the boost for the throttle position.... its a nice looking unit also much cooler than the profec... __________________

19-07-2007, 20:59	#5
eager Guest Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: N Ireland Posts: 3,927	Ye i love that idea, would make it a little more easier to control. It looks well too. The greddy is a little boring but does its jub very well in a simple manor. £130 more for the hks but im swaying that way at the minute. Hmm Dont like the avcr apparently its hard to setup, i also not a fan of the looks. Just looks cheap to me for some reason. __________________ Car Progression, VW polo, saxo vtr, green s14a, damson s14a, sapphire blue s14a, white r33 gtst, sapphire blue s14a,3.0 m3 e36, white r33 gtst, 3.2 m3 evo e36, black s14a

20-07-2007, 17:07	#12
eager Guest Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: N Ireland Posts: 3,927	Its that exact reason i want to be able to keep a bit of controll, setting it up to allow for overtaking without hitting full boost unless i want it too. Overtaking in stage 2 car in wet with the t28 giving all it can i would say would be a bit dodgy. At the min im 70/30, in favour of HKS. Think it would look the dogs dangelies in a air vent or molded into the fag tray. __________________ Car Progression, VW polo, saxo vtr, green s14a, damson s14a, sapphire blue s14a, white r33 gtst, sapphire blue s14a,3.0 m3 e36, white r33 gtst, 3.2 m3 evo e36, black s14a

20-07-2007, 07:30	#7
Purplepower COD for Dinner? Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Witham Essex Posts: 5,164	HKS EVC 6 has fantastic reviews over in the states Awesome piece of kit.

20-07-2007, 18:34	#13
StokeNutter Guest Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: stoke-on-trent Posts: 1,414	Im buying that hks one now dude

21-07-2007, 23:59	#16
bkvj Guest Join Date: May 2006 Location: Can suria, (nr barcelona), spain Posts: 5,488	i do agree the hks one looks a fair bit better... but of a device that basically has to do one thing (lets be honest, thats the reason you buy a boost controller), one costing 130 and the other £100 more...i think you need to ask yourself if its worth it spending that sort of money extra on a device which basically does the same thing. unless you really want it for the other functions it has though.. EDITTED to say this! http://www.nengun.com/apexi/avc-r cant get much better than that! __________________ Last edited by bkvj; 22-07-2007 at 00:07.

22-07-2007, 16:47	#18
StokeNutter Guest Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: stoke-on-trent Posts: 1,414	My evc 6 is here tues cant wait