just found this little gem whilst searching the forum, it should definitely be put into the tech section, because it explains it all simply and concisely, i have been scratching my head after eading the installation on the greddy profec 11 booklet and the tech article on installing same, but the following tech article is way better than any of those http://www.thumper300zx.com/z32/factory_jets/factory_jets.htm cheers
i think i paid about $500 for my ebc, but anyway the ebc allows you to control the boost, boost jets dont just checked, $400
That is a good article. Wish I had it when I was installing my Blitz ID-III, which btw, rocks. I actually ended up using the AVCR guide to assist in the vac line routing. The electrical part of it was easy as. To be honest, I think a total EBC install would take me 2 hours now that I have done one.
i just had my AVCR fitted its a good idea to install an EBC... As in winter when the air is cooler/denser the boost jets tend to allow too much boost to be run and you get detonation in cold weather. An EBC will compensate for whatever the ambient temp is and run at the set PSI.
Most EBC's wont. Set boost is for single turbo cars that aren't running a lot of boost. Most twinturbo setups require a % value of the wastegate opening to be entered, not a specific boost pressure for the controller to aim for. 0% is no boost increase at all, like 6-7 psi, and 100% is as much boost as the controller can run. At least this is the way it is supposed to be setup on the ID-III, and the AVCR from memory. I accidentally hit 15.8 psi on a cold day because I had set the controller on a warm one, and wondered why I was melting tires in 2nd gear when accelerating. However, changing the boost pressure you want to run is a much simpler process for an EBC than it is for boost jets.
Also, boost jets don't allow you to control the boost. So, if your boost starts to drop the EBC will attempt to get it back to your set level, boost jets won't. Even better, some EBC's allow for different boost settings depending on RPM and/or vehicle speed. So you avoid wheel spin but still hit high boost once you get going.
What do you guys think are the best mods to have before getting an ebc, all i have is an exhaust system and the apexi pod, or don't you need any? coz i will be looking for one in the near future.
before upping the boost a fair bit i recommend larger SMIC's or an FMIC. Good idea to have a chipped ecu or something like an apexi neo too.
i have an aftermarket ecu ( not fitted) , huge mofo smic's ( on the way apparently), and a greddy profec11 ebc which i am fitting this week, i am going to upgrade my turbos (probably garrett gt2530's), the turbos wont be going on till the motor rebuild, but i want to install the other stuff, see where i can go from 188.9rwkw
something tells me you will get more than 188kw aaahhaha they are the mods i want too....when i get the money lol
ok, fitting the greddy profec b at the moment, what i am not sure on, is it ok to fit the profec vacuum line to the stock boost solenoid lines and just disconnect the electrical plugs to the solenoids? i cant get to the wastegate lines themselves my hands don't want to fit in there cheers
Yeh that's fine. What I did though, was disconnect the vac line going to the safety boost solenoids, block the lines, then just connect the system as normal. :zlove:
So in other words your car is stock right now? LOL I'm just gonna throw this out there speaking in general terms and not directed at anyone personally... Generally an expensive electronic boost controller shouldn't be high on anyones priority list as a "mod" on an another wise stock car. Just my 2c!
