18 replies to this topic

[GltGreco]

Just want to see what most people on here do, i see a lot of all different ways and want to see the real stats.

[ErikS]

I use simple hacked M4.3 management mixed with pixie dust. Not an option in the poll so I went with "other".

[mrbrightside2009]

mbc as long as your not driving like an idiot constantly.

[GltGreco]

ErikS, on 07 October 2010 - 10:48 PM, said:

I use simple hacked M4.3 management mixed with pixie dust. Not an option in the poll so I went with "other".

yeah i wasnt sure how widely used that method was, so i left it out but ive heard great things about it, especially when ran with pixie injection,

[Zappo]

I have never liked out the EBC would bring on boost. The BSC was much more linear about it.

I plan on running a MBC and the BCS in parallel. Just need to get it installed.

[flyfishing3]

Good tune?

[GltGreco]

flyfishing3, on 06 February 2011 - 01:44 AM, said:

Good tune?

the question is whats controlling the boost setting you would have on the tune, would you have the bcs/tcv do it, or match the tune setting with an mbc etc....does that make more sense?

[AverageVolvo]

I just installed a Gizzmo Ibc-r ebc. I was running a hallman pro mbc with ceramic ball and in-cabin cable(best mbc).

I am REALLY happy with the Gizzmo ebc. Its has the traditional duty cycle and gain , but additionally it has Gain control Via RPM adjustment. My 19t is extremely linear and pulls like a mofo. And the over-boost is nice for people who tall gear it stupidly lol

[GltGreco]

AverageVolvo, on 06 February 2011 - 10:29 PM, said:

I just installed a Gizzmo Ibc-r ebc. I was running a hallman pro mbc with ceramic ball and in-cabin cable(best mbc).

I am REALLY happy with the Gizzmo ebc. Its has the traditional duty cycle and gain , but additionally it has Gain control Via RPM adjustment. My 19t is extremely linear and pulls like a mofo. And the over-boost is nice for people who tall gear it stupidly lol

ive been interested in that because it seems to be one of only a few that does rmp based boost, its accurate and doesnt spike or anything? How about ease of use? i know ones like the apexi have gear based boost but i think rpm is a better guideline

[Fitzy]

mrbrightside2009, on 08 October 2010 - 03:30 AM, said:

mbc as long as your not driving like an idiot constantly.

Too late

[esundell90]

get the GM EBC. Makes a world of difference. Lots of articles on here about folks who put them in.

[Fake-R]

MBC/EBC's are just senseless in my opinion.

BCS/TCV and a good tune. That's the way to go.

[AverageVolvo]

Fake-R, on 07 February 2011 - 07:40 PM, said:

MBC/EBC's are just senseless in my opinion.

BCS/TCV and a good tune. That's the way to go.

Bcs is a joke Fyi. Even compared to my Hallmap Pro Mbc
And it's laughable to compare it to my EBC.

That said if your going to stick with a Bcs do yourself a favor and get a 98 Tcv works very well.

I was the biggest advocate of my Mbc. IT's great, but the Gizzmo ebc is F*ing amazing.

FULL TRACTION IN ALL GEARS> I mounted the Ebc in the astray area and with flick of a button can adjust boost.

You can literally control boost in any desirable manner.

And I have run nearly every quality tune)Ipd Rica Bsr, St and TT) on my Mbc setup and my OLD bcs setup and with the Mbc parallel with the Bcs.

A good ebc pawns.

ZERO BOOST SPIKE.

[Fake-R]

I've not had any issues with my new OEM BCS. It works better than the old MBC I used, and holds boost just fine, without any spikes.


I think the biggest problem is that people are still on the BCS that came with the car.

[AverageVolvo]

Never tried a NEW OEM BCS to be honest.
IPD is finally releasing their Volvo 850 HD Bcs. Maybe that's a good midpoint for the boost control.

I am sticking my my Gizzmo though.

[GltGreco]

i just switched back to the stock tcv for my new motor, i kinda like it, i may look into the ac delco or ipd one, it comes on a lot nicer i feel

[gmsgltr]

any body have any more to post up in here... im in the market for some boost control

[Q-Ship]

I have an IPD tune & Delco BCS.
I don't know that my stock bcs was every working correctly, so the Delco has always seemed a great improvement. And it was cheap. I would recommend it for setups not to far from stock.

[sconeman]

I have always used a boost controller up til now.

For my 850 ( 02 engine, 19T, 3" Ex, FMIC, NA TB etc) I'm trying an ARD tune with a brand new volvo BCS. I can't believe how well it controls boost. I have not seen one spike with this set up. The boost stay exactly where Lucky has defined it. Definitely something worth considering for it's simplicity, ease and safety.