08 Boost controller?

Sharpointer · 02-25-2008, 04:58 PM

How come I haven't seen any 08's with a boost controller mod?

The turbo boost still tapers down toward redline so I would assume a boost controller is a smart addition to the car.

On the tuned Evo X's a boost controller has been used a couple times to improve boost,and the car has improved hugely.

In addition to the AP, wouldn't a boost controller be beneficial?

thanks in advance

twigg107 · 02-25-2008, 05:03 PM

Mostly because the 08's are still new..... hell only one one here has done a turbo upgrade! Give it time.

**Turninconcepts.com** · 02-26-2008, 05:12 PM

Probably because the factory ECU can control boost better than pretty much any stand alone boost controller on the market.

**evilSTi7** · 02-26-2008, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sharpointer

How come I haven't seen any 08's with a boost controller mod?

The turbo boost still tapers down toward redline so I would assume a boost controller is a smart addition to the car.

On the tuned Evo X's a boost controller has been used a couple times to improve boost,and the car has improved hugely.

In addition to the AP, wouldn't a boost controller be beneficial?

thanks in advance

i doubt you'll find many 04-07 owners on this board that have them either. Most people agree that relying on engine management to control boost is the safest way to go.

Mediumturbo · 02-26-2008, 11:08 PM

The SI drive pretty much acts like a boost controller with 3 settings. Most boost controllers only have a high and low setting. The only thing a boost controller can do that the SI drive can't do is set the psi to whatever you want it to be on the fly. So i think most people with 08's don't really even need a boost controller, so thats why your not going to see to many of them.

SLVR08STI · 06-07-2008, 07:52 AM

If I was to use a manual boost controller were do I tap into the line at? pic?

WRXGuyInUSA · 06-07-2008, 07:54 AM

A manual boost controller would make the SI drive, essentially useless, since it would be trying to hit the same target boost, regardless of the SI setting...

Plus, the AP does an awesome job.... this car feels completely different.

SLVR08STI · 06-07-2008, 08:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WRXGuyInUSA

A manual boost controller would make the SI drive, essentially useless, since it would be trying to hit the same target boost, regardless of the SI setting...

Plus, the AP does an awesome job.... this car feels completely different.

I know that a boost controller would keep the boost the same in i,s,s# but it would still do the thottle postioning. Can't get an AP right now I'm very low on cash.

**evilSTi7** · 06-07-2008, 08:19 AM

dont just get a boost controller, search and you'll see why.

polyol · 06-07-2008, 10:50 AM

Could you please get a boost controler so I can have dibbs on your blown block?

WRXGuyInUSA · 06-07-2008, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SLVR08STI

I know that a boost controller would keep the boost the same in i,s,s# but it would still do the thottle postioning. Can't get an AP right now I'm very low on cash.

But it's more than "just" throttle positioning...

It also adjust the boost curve significantly... with the AP installed, the effects are even MORE dramatic. In "I" mode, I feel like I'm driving a Honda Civic...

paikman · 06-07-2008, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sharpointer

How come I haven't seen any 08's with a boost controller mod?

The turbo boost still tapers down toward redline so I would assume a boost controller is a smart addition to the car.

On the tuned Evo X's a boost controller has been used a couple times to improve boost,and the car has improved hugely.

In addition to the AP, wouldn't a boost controller be beneficial?

thanks in advance

Getting tuned on the ecu boost control will be fine. The boost curve on VF turbos is always like that. We won't see as much gain as evoX's because they can safely boost to 24-25psi on pump gas, and the turbo makes high rpm power at those ranges..our stock turbo and pistons can't do that.

supermarkus · 06-07-2008, 02:10 PM

I don't see why somebody low on cash would want to mod their brand new car with factory engine tuning that has been proven time and time again to be problematic? If you don't have enough spare cash around to do things like replace a popped engine, you should not be looking to do things like foolishly turning up the boost without remapping. If money were a problem, I'd hang out with stock tuning all the way through warranty period. At least by then, hopefully I'd have saved enough for an AP. Until then 305 horses is more than enough for me.

paikman · 06-07-2008, 02:20 PM

^ Very well put. Just simply raising the boost has very ill consequences..thats why a tuned package is worth saving for lol.

02-25-2008, 04:58 PM	#1
Sharpointer Junior STI Driver Car: 2006 CGM STI Fav Mod: Getting a new car Location: Connecticut Posts: 154 Join Date: Feb 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	08 Boost controller? How come I haven't seen any 08's with a boost controller mod? The turbo boost still tapers down toward redline so I would assume a boost controller is a smart addition to the car. On the tuned Evo X's a boost controller has been used a couple times to improve boost,and the car has improved hugely. In addition to the AP, wouldn't a boost controller be beneficial? thanks in advance This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

02-25-2008, 05:03 PM	#2
twigg107 Spec C Club Car: 08 DGM STI Fav Mod: Me..... Location: Vancouver, Wa Posts: 1,522 Join Date: Jun 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: 08 Boost controller? Mostly because the 08's are still new..... hell only one one here has done a turbo upgrade! Give it time.

02-26-2008, 05:12 PM	#3
Turninconcepts.com Authorized Vendor Car: 04/08STI 95SVX 86E30 Posts: 5,070 Join Date: Jul 2003 Trader Rating: (53)	Re: 08 Boost controller? Probably because the factory ECU can control boost better than pretty much any stand alone boost controller on the market.

02-26-2008, 11:08 PM	#5
Mediumturbo STI Driver Car: Black on Gold 08 STi Fav Mod: ... Location: Southern California Posts: 211 Join Date: Dec 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 08 Boost controller? The SI drive pretty much acts like a boost controller with 3 settings. Most boost controllers only have a high and low setting. The only thing a boost controller can do that the SI drive can't do is set the psi to whatever you want it to be on the fly. So i think most people with 08's don't really even need a boost controller, so thats why your not going to see to many of them.

06-07-2008, 07:52 AM	#6
SLVR08STI Junior STI Driver Car: SILVER 08 WRX STI Posts: 120 Join Date: Mar 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 08 Boost controller If I was to use a manual boost controller were do I tap into the line at? pic?

06-07-2008, 07:54 AM	#7
WRXGuyInUSA Silver Member Car: 08 WRB STI Fav Mod: 292whp/326wtq Location: West Covina Posts: 1,842 Join Date: May 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 08 Boost controller? A manual boost controller would make the SI drive, essentially useless, since it would be trying to hit the same target boost, regardless of the SI setting... Plus, the AP does an awesome job.... this car feels completely different.

06-07-2008, 08:19 AM	#9
evilSTi7 The Hoff Fan Club, member #001 Car: 05 WRB/Gold Fav Mod: Hood Scoop Homer Location: Where ever The Hoff is! Posts: 10,325 Join Date: Jul 2004 Trader Rating: (4)	Re: 08 Boost controller? dont just get a boost controller, search and you'll see why.

06-07-2008, 10:50 AM	#10
polyol Spec C Club Car: 04 STi Fav Mod: Motor Mounts Location: Eugene Posts: 2,266 Join Date: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 08 Boost controller? Could you please get a boost controler so I can have dibbs on your blown block?

06-07-2008, 02:10 PM	#13
supermarkus Spec C Club Car: 08 STi, SSM Location: Edmonds Washington Posts: 1,441 Join Date: Dec 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 08 Boost controller? I don't see why somebody low on cash would want to mod their brand new car with factory engine tuning that has been proven time and time again to be problematic? If you don't have enough spare cash around to do things like replace a popped engine, you should not be looking to do things like foolishly turning up the boost without remapping. If money were a problem, I'd hang out with stock tuning all the way through warranty period. At least by then, hopefully I'd have saved enough for an AP. Until then 305 horses is more than enough for me. Last edited by supermarkus : 06-07-2008 at 02:14 PM.

06-07-2008, 02:20 PM	#14
paikman Silver Member Car: 2008 OBP STi Fav Mod: Advan RS 18x9. TurboXS downpipe. Location: VA Posts: 736 Join Date: Jan 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 08 Boost controller? ^ Very well put. Just simply raising the boost has very ill consequences..thats why a tuned package is worth saving for lol. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.