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Nov 28, 2004 | 03:54 PM

tahoeturbo

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turboxs boost controller

Does anyone here have any experience with the turboxs single- and double-stage boost controllers? What kind of hp / tq gains have you seen? I'm thinking of adding a dual-stage to my Forester XT.... any info would be appreciated!

Nov 28, 2004 | 04:10 PM

nachomc

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Boost controllers are bad. Look in to reflashing your ECU. Much safer method. Go in to the SRIC forum and people there should be able to give you some more region specific help.

Nov 28, 2004 | 04:46 PM

Cyrus923

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BC's are not bad if boosted below the 17 psi cut-0ff. Just dont go above that for very long if you do or you might run into some problems. If you dont have the money for a reflash or new ecu they are a great Idea. I don't like the manual ones (although turbo xs is a great company) because they tend to overboost in different gears and dont hold the boost all the way up to 7k. If you dont want to spend the money for the reflash or ecu go with an electronic ( Apexi makes one of the best). They will hold the boost tell 7k and are easy to chance when weather changes.

Nov 28, 2004 | 05:57 PM

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dual-stage benefits

Thanks for the info, guys... if I do decide to get one, though, would it be better to have a dual-stage, where you could switch between a low boost (stock, around 8 pounds)... to a high(er) boost (I wouldn't be running anything past 14). I'm not going to be cranking it up to like 20 or anything ridiculous like that.... I just don't have the cash to do an electronic controller or an ECU upgrade... If I stayed around 14, would that be a practical, easy, reliable, and cheap upgrade? Be honest.