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Old 12-08-2008, 12:39 PM
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Default Apexi AVCR or Greddy Profec B (Boost Controller)

Which one should I choose and why?
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Old 12-08-2008, 12:54 PM
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Neither,the Apexi is a ******* bitch to set up right and the Greddy profec is a piece of ****(unless it's the older version and not the profec b 2).

I would look into the Turbosmart E-Boost EBC or one from Blitz.

From what your sig says,you have a Hydra,why not just get a solenoid and have the Hydra control your boost.
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Originally Posted by spike
Neither,the Apexi is a ******* bitch to set up right
What makes you say that?

I've used an AVC-R on my last three turbo cars, and there's never been an issue.
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Originally Posted by spike
From what your sig says,you have a Hydra,why not just get a solenoid and have the Hydra control your boost.
I have been using that, but it's less than perfect. Very easily could be me though. I have had nothing but problems when the temperature changes.

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i heard hydra's were having the same problems with temp change as the MS.
MBC, bam chica chica Bam.

My post is totally unhelpful.

Good Luck!
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Originally Posted by pschmidt
What makes you say that?

I've used an AVC-R on my last three turbo cars, and there's never been an issue.
Everyone I know who had one experienced the same thing,it was never a issue once it was dialed in,but it was a ******* pain in the *** the dial in right compared to other EBC's.
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The Spec2 is baffling unless you use the writeup on evom.net

The ProfecB or Type S are great, easy as pie to dial in, and the B can be found for $200 used very easily.

No comment on the AVCR, I have one, and a Profec Type S, but haven't decided which to use when the time comes. I'll more than likely start with the S since it's so easy a caveman could do it.

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i am using profec bII no problems here. you just have to set it up right
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Originally Posted by toddcod
i heard hydra's were having the same problems with temp change as the ms.
Mbc, bam chica chica bam.

My post is totally unhelpful.

Good luck!
why cant anyone fix this! Urgh!
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Originally Posted by cardriverx
why cant anyone fix this! Urgh!
because you haven't bought an axillary EBC setup yet
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I purchased the Apexi AVC-R today. The Apexi will be more involved to install, but it does offer more once it is setup. I will post back once I get it installed and let everyone know if I made a wise choice.
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