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[Snabb T5M]

I finally had my TurboSmart Eboost2 EBC installed Friday at my dyno shop, and WOW!!!! In 2nd gear the boost comes on like crazy, I can't say enough of how well the boost comes on. My car kind of scared of me after the motor rebuild and how fast the boost came on, but now it really makes me nervous. I had the IPD HDTCV on before, but WOW, this boost controller really makes the boost come on quicker and stronger.

For now, I have the boost set to 15psi. At the dyno shop the guru started tuning the EBC with boost starting at 17.5psi and was getting misfires, could hear them, and the dyno charts showed them. The tuner dialed the boost down to 12psi and the car sounded fantastic, but we settled on 15psi for now. The car's horsepower rating was 282HP and the tuner wasn't even pushing it, we were focused on tuning the EBC. However, the tuner told me I needed new plugs (only have 6K on the Bosch OEM plugs), so I installed new NGK plugs today and also ordered a one step colder NGK plug. I've also got the shift light installed and WOW that sure helps remind me when to shift (at 5300rpm). The first time I had the car dyno'd I would get boost fade at high boost levels, but now with the EBC we were able to fix that and now the boost pressure holds steady at 15psi, and also helps make up for the IC weep hole. I really like this TurboSmart EBC and I'm sure once we tune it more it will be fantastic.

Once I get the colder NGK plugs I'm going to go back to the dyno shop (2 weeks maybe) and have them tune the EBC for 17psi and see which NGK plugs are best.

[850boostin]

sounds awesome,

how hard was the install? What made you go with the eboost over something like an AVC-R? Just curious i like how the e-boost looks.

[Snabb T5M]

The install was a little tricky because I wanted to use the shift light function, so the installer had to go and find a universal clutch "something" in order to use the shift light function. Also had to solder a wire to the ECU yellow wire (under the ECU unit) to read the RPMs, so they initally told me 2 hours to install but took like 6 hours. They started at 11 and finished at like 530. The place is a TurboSmart dealer, however, I was the first Volvo they did, so it took them awhile (not your typical WRX). I wanted the TurboSmart for the shift light function and the ability to tune the boost for RPM, time, or speed settings. It had the most functions I was looking for. Although it uses a boost solenoid as opposed to a stepper motor (like the HKS), not sure how the solenoid is going to be.

850boostin, on 02 November 2009 - 01:25 AM, said:

sounds awesome,

how hard was the install? What made you go with the eboost over something like an AVC-R? Just curious i like how the e-boost looks.

[magicaljake]

you only rev to 5300?

[Snabb T5M]

Yea, that's where the peak HP is being made.

magicaljake, on 02 November 2009 - 01:50 AM, said:

you only rev to 5300?

[dcovey]

I installed an AEM Tru-Boost controller in my rebuilt S70 GLT Friday.

I have H-beam Rods, ported/polished heads, cryogenic springs, balanced crank etc, plus a 16T and white injectors, basically a T5 setup with a VMS ECU.

I was only getting 4-5 PSI of boost on my stock (but new) TCV, I am now getting 12-15 PSI with the tru-boost, and it spools up from 4 PSI at 2k rpm to 12 PSI at 4500 RPM very quickly, this upgrade has made my car perform like I'd hoped with all the work I did on the engine.

I can actually break the tires loose in 3rd gear on wet pavement at 60+mph if I stomp on it and my scangauge says 270 HP, a pretty good improvement over a stock GLT, good thing I have a new transmission.

I'm running E3 plugs with a coil upgrade, and I like the performance but I'm willing to be talked out of them.

In summary, WOW! Electronic Boost Control will make your car really perform.

[randomdude]

man, this thread just isnt going to feel right without longbeach's testimony

[TRACStar]

randomdude, on 03 November 2009 - 01:53 AM, said:

man, this thread just isnt going to feel right without longbeach's testimony

"my car was fast before but now with the EBC its a beast...its so fast I had to paint the nose in high heat flat black paint from the heat the wind friction caused"

Did he get banned?

[randomdude]

im pretty sure lol. im sure he'll be back from another IP tho.

[TorqueSteer]

Why couldn't they use the coil negative terminal for an RPM signal, Ive used it for my MSD rpm switch and for an RPM input for my Civinco ECU

[Snabb T5M]

That is an option (and documented in the instruction manual), its just the more dangerous option, evidently serious electrical system damage could occur if there's a mishap in this hookup method, but its an option.

On another note, the dyno shop in order to get the RPMs to match the factory tach set the number of cylinders to 4, not 5. Have to ask the dyno shop why that is, or perhaps have my Volvo mechanic check the install. However, the EBC seems to be working correctly and the shift light fuction is working correctly, so maybe its not a big deal to have 4 cylinders selected instead of 5.

I still can't believe what a difference in boost this had made!! (I even think the paint on the front end is starting to blister off from the acceleration) (LOL!!!) Looking forward to going back to the dyno in 2 weeks to see the HP rating now and further tune the EBC to 17psi now with the new colder NGK plugs.

TorqueSteer, on 03 November 2009 - 10:24 PM, said:

Why couldn't they use the coil negative terminal for an RPM signal, Ive used it for my MSD rpm switch and for an RPM input for my Civinco ECU

[B Mac]

dcovey, on 03 November 2009 - 01:20 AM, said:

I can actually break the tires loose in 3rd gear on wet pavement at 60+mph if I stomp on it

I hate pissing in people's cheerios buuut....I can break loose in 3rd rolling at 50mph...and I have 211 THOUSAND miles on my car lol

Hopefully by summer I'll be able to do it on dry pavement...

[GeraldJ]

I tried the eboost2 and was very disappointed.

It didnt like something about the external wastegate or something. I am using lower shores MBC and can break the tires loose in 3rd at 60-70mph on dry pavement, but then again a 50 trim pushing 20psi is moving a little more air than a tdo4

[Snabb T5M]

Well so far so good for me and the Eboost2 (I love it and does what I wanted in a boost controller)(and especially for the money I spent on it and the install). The dyno shop that installed it is a TurboSmart dealer and they use it on their drag WRX STI so they should be able to optimze the tune of it. Will be interesting to see next year when I get the 18T.

GeraldJ, on 04 November 2009 - 02:38 AM, said:

I tried the eboost2 and was very disappointed.

It didnt like something about the external wastegate or something. I am using lower shores MBC and can break the tires loose in 3rd at 60-70mph on dry pavement, but then again a 50 trim pushing 20psi is moving a little more air than a tdo4

[TorqueSteer]

leroystew, on 04 November 2009 - 02:55 AM, said:

Will be interesting to see next year when I get the 18T.

You are selling your investment short by going with an 18t. Let the engine breathe a bit and go with a Td05 or larger (or t3/t4)