New boost controller time

[m44t-xx]

Hi guys,

The time has come to get an EBC in the car ready for mapping. From having a look it seams gizzmo is the way forward, previously had a Freddy unit in the old car.

So on having a look I have found 2.
This.....
http://www.driftworks.com/gizzmo-ms-...ontroller.html

And this RPM dependent, shift light etc
http://www.driftworks.com/gizzmo-ibc...ontroller.html

Price wise isn't an issue. Is the 2nd one a much better piece of kit?

Cheers

Matt

[Slip_n_slide]

I think Daz on here has an Apex-i AVCR for sale for about £200. I'll be seeing him on Sunday

[m44t-xx]

Ahh I know mate, would be nice and simple pick up, however I can't do anything til after payday lol

[sx rider]

I have an older version of the gizzmo and cant fault it, although it does resemble a taxi meter

Love the look of the newer profec but wont be changing from the gizzmo because of how it looks

[m44t-xx]

Likewise, I do like the look for the oled. However I was thinking of small, simple and out of the way. If I could find a new greddy within budget I would be tempted. But like you say the gizzmo is simple and effective.

[Evilchap]

Which ECU do you have?

[sammos13]

New Profec does come with the added advantage of being able to "upgrade" at a later date with the Profec Map which allows gear dependent and temperature dependent boost control which is pretty neat.

[autosri]

Just more stuff to set up wrong imo

[sammos13]

Just more stuff to set up wrong imo

or just learn how to set it up properly ......

[m44t-xx]

Which ECU do you have?

At the moment I have a chipped ecu (rb25) however am looking to go power fc, I don't think the budget is going to stretch to link....if by magic it does I obviously won't buy a standalone boost controller

Just more stuff to set up wrong imo

Will be set up when mapped therefore realistically shouldn't need to touch it

[Daz]

I think Daz on here has an Apex-i AVCR for sale for about £200. I'll be seeing him on Sunday

Cheers for the linking but it's sold now. Posted it off this morning.

AVCR is an awesome bit of kit.

[Davus200]

Fit a decent ball and spring type manual one, set the boost and forget about it. Spend the money you save on fuel enjoying your freshly re-mapped car

[m44t-xx]

I do have an MBC that was on the car, I just wasn't sure that running a 400bhp car on an MBC was an overly cleaver idea? With boost spikes ect.

However I guess it could do for now

[Sean-B]

I do have an MBC that was on the car, I just wasn't sure that running a 400bhp car on an MBC was an overly cleaver idea? With boost spikes ect.

However I guess it could do for now

Personally having ran two different MBC then switching to a gizzmo EBC I fail to see how people can think they do as good a job. A well set up EBC will bring the boost in a hell of lot better than on MBC and hold a lot steadier whilst not overshooting. That's my experience running 1.4bar on a 2871 anyway.

[Daz]

Mbc is fine when starting out. When running big power, a proper boost controller is a must.

[m44t-xx]

Cheers guys

So are we saying the cheaper of the 2 gizzmos is the way forward?
IF I can find an power fc lol. If not I could be going link (after saving) and this plan will go out of the window

[Sean-B]

Cheers guys

So are we saying the cheaper of the 2 gizzmos is the way forward?
IF I can find an power fc lol. If not I could be going link (after saving) and this plan will go out of the window

I run the new V3 which is tiny and super easy to use. I think the V2 is nearly the same functionality wise just about 3 times the size.

[m44t-xx]

Perfect, If this is the route I go I will be getting a V3
Cheers