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Originally Posted by snowdog
Manual boost control
Cheap, cheap, cheap, crude, inconsistent, no failsafe, but will add pressure to a WG spring for ~$50.
Electronic boost control
Stand-alone & programmable - so even if you're not a tuner or if you don't mess w/engine management, you can still adjust boost, set multiple boost curves/hp levels switchable on the fly, max boost warnings/cuts, gauge display, etc. I hope it goes without saying it's a lot more accurate & repeatable.
No boost control
What, like run a 6psi wg spring and call it a day? Have fun with that...
Other
The only "other" I'm aware of would be through your engine management. The "pros" would be similar to EBCs, the "cons" are: you'll need a laptop, software, comm. cable, and be familiar with the boost control strategies of your EMS (and corresponding trims).
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Personally, even though I could do boost management through the EMS in my Evo, I choose to run a EVC6 so all boost control is completely separate from the management. This allows me to make changes or switch my A, B, & C boost settings (300, 330, & 380whp) on the fly with 1 finger, no laptops, no reflashing, no keying off/keying on (which I couldn't do via. EMS). + I have a boost warning set for 26.5 psi with a 2 psi drop if I ever exceed that for any reason/condition (which I couldn't do via EMS) so I'm never worried about flat-footing it when the need/desire arises. And the display is way cooler than a typical boost gauge.