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Old Nov 1, 2006 | 02:59 PM
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Originally Posted by wrexr
Unless you plan on doing all of the install work yourself, don't forget the labor to get all those parts on your car.
I actually have done/will do the work. Everything is on now minus the big maf, FMIC, injectors, and tarby. I put on the fuel pump, turbo back, and the pulley.

I am sure if you add labor it will be another 1k or so. I personally would do the work to learn about the setup in case something goes wrong I don't have to run back to them to diagnose it. Also I forgot a clutch, the stocker won't last to long putting that kind of power down.

Originally Posted by mudman
Don't worry about a boost controller, it would be potentially harmful to your engine. That's what the 'chip' is for...engine management like a cobb accessport controls the boost.
not true, an AVC-R will help on top of EM controlling the boost. Have your tuner set it and forget it. He will adjust boost in every gear to smooth out power delivery and give you more boost when needed.
Old Nov 3, 2006 | 06:26 AM
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^^^^^that is what was trying to say earlier about the boost controller.....that would do more good than bad b.c you can manage the boost easier also. you can switch between low and a high setting,(the low setting for daily driving and high for the track)
Old Nov 3, 2006 | 03:56 PM
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Originally Posted by DragonSube
^^^^^that is what was trying to say earlier about the boost controller.....that would do more good than bad b.c you can manage the boost easier also. you can switch between low and a high setting,(the low setting for daily driving and high for the track)
Unfortunaltly most people are under the impression that if you have engine management you don't need an electronic boost controller or a manual boost controller which is so wrong. Yes the stock solenoid wil control boost, but NOTHING like that of a nice EBC or MBC. I have two of the top suby tuners tell me this. Get them and let your tuner set them and LEAVE THEM ALONE. The only problem arises when johhny ricerboy wants to smoke the SRT4 and ups his boost all on his own thinking that it won't hurt....
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