Is a boost controller needed?

Chris · 01-05-2007, 10:40 AM

Okay before you start flaming, I have had a few turbo cars and have always believed that when you mod a turbo car you need (or atleast should use) a boost controller.

I have an 06 STI with an FP Green, Meth, Cobb AP, etc and running an AVC-R boost controller. I am thinking about switching to an ECUTEK and I was told that I don't really need a boost controller. Does this sound correct?

Do all of you run boost controllers? Is it necessary?

LOLSTi · 01-05-2007, 10:46 AM

It takes a lot for me to not tell you to search+read...

The ECU has enough innate boost control (or an AVC-R, if you want to go that route).

http://www.cobbforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=32552 Read up here.

Chris · 01-05-2007, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LOLSTi

It takes a lot for me to not tell you to search+read...

The ECU has enough innate boost control (or an AVC-R, if you want to go that route).

http://www.cobbforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=32552 Read up here.

Thanks. I did a search but boost or boost+controller gets alot of hits that don't relate to my Q....I guess I should have looked harder.

I currently have the AVC-R but would like to ditch it if possible

j87w · 01-06-2007, 12:22 AM

Off subject and out of total curiousity but did you do all the mods to your car or did you buy it like it is?

Chris · 01-06-2007, 06:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by j87w

Off subject and out of total curiousity but did you do all the mods to your car or did you buy it like it is?

I bought it modded....do you know the previous owner?

01-05-2007, 10:40 AM	#1
Chris Senior STI Driver Car: 06 STI...FP Green Location: Vermont Posts: 335 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2006 Trader Rating: (7)	Is a boost controller needed? Okay before you start flaming, I have had a few turbo cars and have always believed that when you mod a turbo car you need (or atleast should use) a boost controller. I have an 06 STI with an FP Green, Meth, Cobb AP, etc and running an AVC-R boost controller. I am thinking about switching to an ECUTEK and I was told that I don't really need a boost controller. Does this sound correct? Do all of you run boost controllers? Is it necessary? This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

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01-05-2007, 10:46 AM	#2
LOLSTi S204 Racer Car: RIP 02 WRX Fav Mod: 2004 Aspen White WRX STi Location: Cincinnati Posts: 3,614 IWSTI Addict since: Dec 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	It takes a lot for me to not tell you to search+read... The ECU has enough innate boost control (or an AVC-R, if you want to go that route). http://www.cobbforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=32552 Read up here.

01-06-2007, 12:22 AM	#4
j87w Senior STI Driver Car: 06 STi Location: New Mexico Posts: 388 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Off subject and out of total curiousity but did you do all the mods to your car or did you buy it like it is?