Turboing EK1

[1996ek1]

Its k, ive pretty much worked this out.
I can manage it with an electronic boost controller, and wondering what your opinions are

Apexi Digital AVC-R Boost Controller
Turbosmart e-Boost2

Or something else?

[SLOWEGG]

How much boost r you planning to run? if its low just run off the wastegate and save yourself some money. No need to go off and spending 400+ on a EBC for just 7psi.

[1996ek1]

Well i wanted a 2stage controller. At about 6psi, then 10 psi.
And it doesnt matter, please just answer the question lol.

[Sexc86]

IF you're gonna go b series soon why not just wait till then? Instead going off wasting money on crap.

agreed

[1996ek1]

Long story. Please answer. Buying an EBC wont hurt the pocket.
You wouldnt believe how much im really paying for this setup.

& whats a better choice for me, if i hav a GT25 @ 6psi roughly, with 2" intercooler piping ( i should go 2" right? )



Cooling-Pro Universal Intercooler - Large Type
Tube & Fin - 600 x 300 x 76mm - 3 inch Outlets



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Cooling-Pro Universal Intercooler - Large Type Price: $179
Bar & Plate - 600 x 300 x 76mm - 3 inch Outlets


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Cooling-Pro Universal Intercooler - Large Type Price: $179
Bar & Plate - 600 x 300 x 76mm - 2.5 inch Outlets




Ive read about bar & plate and tube & fin, and read bar & plate has larger pressure drop, and thought maybe this intercooler is too large for me, and would great too much lag at 6psi ? And do inlet/outlet sizes make a difference? Some have 3" others 2.5".

Im going to assume tube & fin would be a better choice for me?

[Aza]

go 2.5" piping

[Limbo]

i got myself a Turbosmart e-Boost2 - They cost around the $800 mark.
Apexi Digital AVC-R Boost Controller cost around the $500 mark.

You could just get a cheap manual boost controller which would be under $50

[1996ek1]

i got myself a Turbosmart e-Boost2 - They cost around the $800 mark.
Apexi Digital AVC-R Boost Controller cost around the $500 mark.

You could just get a cheap manual boost controller which would be under $50

Apexi AVC-R Boost Controller is around $700, or abit more.

Have you used your e-boost2 or your setup not finished yet?
If so how is it, would you recommend it. And i dont like those manual boost controller, i want EBC!!!!

As for piping 2.5" and 3" will cost me the exact same, but im already getting them for cheap.
Would you still recommend 2.5" even if same price?

[Limbo]

i've seen AVC-R boost controllers go for around $500 new on ebay.
I've heard the Turbosmart is supose to be one of the best, but haven't used mine yet.
GOt it as a pressie

For a small turbo setup, i'd use the 2.5", wouldn't really use 3" unless you goto 15PSI or more