Electronic Boost Controller - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

BRZtoni · 06-04-2015, 08:15 PM

im getting a fullblown turbo kit soon
decided to get a electronic boost controller
im very new to turbos..

which brand do you think i should purchase
the gauges im purchasing will be
AEM FAILSAFE
and Innovate OilTemp/Pressure gauge

i noticed Perrin sells a EBC was wondering if thats any good. i havent seen anyone on this forum mentioned anything.

willing to take any recommendations!

Kiske · 06-04-2015, 10:16 PM

Don't. Judging by your post your new to forced induction. Stick with a manual boost controller until you learn the workings of your kit; or go with an EBCS (electronic boost control solenoid) which will run off the ECU. Grimspeed and Infamous make a plug'n'play one for our car (requires tuning FYI.) You may find ecutek's map switching (via the cruise control toggle) and a few different setting perfect.

A good electronic boost controller like the HKS EVC will give you tons of setting and variables that can easily be messed up if you don't know what your doing. Keeping it simple until you understand the working of a turbo setup and can troubleshoot the problems/challenges you WILL encounter would be my advice. Not to be mean or scare you but, if you accidently overboost it very will may cost you an engine.

BRZtoni · 06-04-2015, 11:08 PM

i was thinking of a simple EBC like infamous or perrinproboost controller since it looks like a simple plug and play and the tune will pretty much determine my boost am i correct?

FRSCanuck · 06-05-2015, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BRZtoni

im getting a fullblown turbo kit soon
decided to get a electronic boost controller
im very new to turbos..

which brand do you think i should purchase
the gauges im purchasing will be
AEM FAILSAFE
and Innovate OilTemp/Pressure gauge

i noticed Perrin sells a EBC was wondering if thats any good. i havent seen anyone on this forum mentioned anything.

willing to take any recommendations!

have you considered the SCG-1 from innovate?
http://www.innovatemotorsports.com/products/scg1.php

Cheers,
Kelvin

BRZtoni · 06-05-2015, 10:39 AM

i was thinking more into the iinfamous now or the grimspeed
3port electronic boost control solenoid considering it seems more simple
and easier to just install and forget in a sense and have my tune adjust my boost for me.

i been searching throughout the web and cant find an exact model of the grimspeed for my vehicle. does anyone have a link or @GrimmSpeed can assist me with this?.

King Tut · 06-05-2015, 12:15 PM

I got a moderately better boost curve with a GFB EBC versus a Grimmspeed MBC. If you aren't utilizing features like boost by gear or boost by RPM, then I would probably stick with a MBC.

Sportsguy83 · 06-05-2015, 12:20 PM

Get the grimmspeed EBCS and a good tuner. It's really accurate and it's a joy to change boost with a flick to the cruise control stalk anytime.

BRZtoni · 06-05-2015, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by King Tut

I got a moderately better boost curve with a GFB EBC versus a Grimmspeed MBC. If you aren't utilizing features like boost by gear or boost by RPM, then I would probably stick with a MBC.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sportsguy83

Get the grimmspeed EBCS and a good tuner. It's really accurate and it's a joy to change boost with a flick to the cruise control stalk anytime.

I decided to purchase the grimmspeed EBCS.
thanks for all your help and advise

King Tut · 06-08-2015, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BRZtoni

I decided to purchase the grimmspeed EBCS.
thanks for all your help and advise

Make sure you get with your tuner and install it properly and the tuner is familiar with it.

Dogster70 · 01-21-2018, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sportsguy83

Get the grimmspeed EBCS and a good tuner. It's really accurate and it's a joy to change boost with a flick to the cruise control stalk anytime.

Where can I purchase one?

06-04-2015, 08:15 PM	#1
BRZtoni Turbo E85 Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: 13 wrb brz Location: torrance, ca Posts: 1,093 Thanks: 172 Thanked 555 Times in 349 Posts Mentioned: 32 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Electronic Boost Controller im getting a fullblown turbo kit soon decided to get a electronic boost controller im very new to turbos.. which brand do you think i should purchase the gauges im purchasing will be AEM FAILSAFE and Innovate OilTemp/Pressure gauge i noticed Perrin sells a EBC was wondering if thats any good. i havent seen anyone on this forum mentioned anything. willing to take any recommendations! __________________ Flex Fuel Turbo BRZ

06-04-2015, 10:16 PM	#2
Kiske Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: RX-7 / BRZ Location: USA Posts: 2,343 Thanks: 1,026 Thanked 2,501 Times in 1,081 Posts Mentioned: 27 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Don't. Judging by your post your new to forced induction. Stick with a manual boost controller until you learn the workings of your kit; or go with an EBCS (electronic boost control solenoid) which will run off the ECU. Grimspeed and Infamous make a plug'n'play one for our car (requires tuning FYI.) You may find ecutek's map switching (via the cruise control toggle) and a few different setting perfect. A good electronic boost controller like the HKS EVC will give you tons of setting and variables that can easily be messed up if you don't know what your doing. Keeping it simple until you understand the working of a turbo setup and can troubleshoot the problems/challenges you WILL encounter would be my advice. Not to be mean or scare you but, if you accidently overboost it very will may cost you an engine. __________________ //2013 World Rally Blue BRZ Limited FBM Turbo--gone //2018 Crystal White Pearl BRZ Ts 2.2l Harrop Supercharged

06-04-2015, 11:08 PM	#3
BRZtoni Turbo E85 Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: 13 wrb brz Location: torrance, ca Posts: 1,093 Thanks: 172 Thanked 555 Times in 349 Posts Mentioned: 32 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	i was thinking of a simple EBC like infamous or perrinproboost controller since it looks like a simple plug and play and the tune will pretty much determine my boost am i correct? __________________ Flex Fuel Turbo BRZ

06-05-2015, 10:39 AM	#5
BRZtoni Turbo E85 Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: 13 wrb brz Location: torrance, ca Posts: 1,093 Thanks: 172 Thanked 555 Times in 349 Posts Mentioned: 32 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	i was thinking more into the iinfamous now or the grimspeed 3port electronic boost control solenoid considering it seems more simple and easier to just install and forget in a sense and have my tune adjust my boost for me. i been searching throughout the web and cant find an exact model of the grimspeed for my vehicle. does anyone have a link or @GrimmSpeed can assist me with this?. __________________ Flex Fuel Turbo BRZ Last edited by BRZtoni; 06-05-2015 at 11:14 AM.

06-05-2015, 12:15 PM	#6
King Tut NASA SpecE30 Racer Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2006 Honda S2000 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL Posts: 7,279 Thanks: 607 Thanked 5,759 Times in 3,055 Posts Mentioned: 274 Post(s) Tagged: 10 Thread(s)	I got a moderately better boost curve with a GFB EBC versus a Grimmspeed MBC. If you aren't utilizing features like boost by gear or boost by RPM, then I would probably stick with a MBC. __________________ - King Tut Street/Track Car: 2006 Honda S2000 TT3 \|\| Race Car: 1987 BMW 325is SpecE30 \|\| Tow Vehicle: 2014 RAM 1500 EcoDiesel Sold Cars: 2012 BMW M3 \|\| 2013 Subaru BRZ \|\| 2012 Porsche Cayman R \|\| 2009 Chevrolet Z06 \|\| 2009 BMW M3 \|\| 2004 BMW M3 \|\| 2004 Nissan 350Z

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