AEM TruBoost boost controller question!

[BlueBeast22]

Is this EBC worth it? or should I go with a greddy? I haven't read too much about the AEM so Im guessing not many people are running with one. Just wanted to know if its worth 300 or should I just get one of the Greddy EBC's.

Thanks.

 

[Dpwhitehead1]

Is this EBC worth it? or should I go with a greddy? I haven't read too much about the AEM so Im guessing not many people are running with one. Just wanted to know if its worth 300 or should I just get one of the Greddy EBC's.

Thanks.

it's fairly new. and for what it is, i think it's probably a good deal. aem makes quality products.

 

[BlueBeast22]

it's fairly new. and for what it is, i think it's probably a good deal. aem makes quality products.

Yeah I figured it would be a good product, the only problem I have with it is that it doesnt read vaccum. I was gonna replace my boost/vaccum gauge with that one but I will need to buy a seperate vaccum gauge if I decide to get this. Im just tired of the spike issues im having with my JoeP MBC.

 

[Dpwhitehead1]

Yeah I figured it would be a good product, the only problem I have with it is that it doesnt read vaccum. I was gonna replace my boost/vaccum gauge with that one but I will need to buy a seperate vaccum gauge if I decide to get this. Im just tired of the spike issues im having with my JoeP MBC.

oh ok."

 

[lisevolution]

I think the only reason to get that unit is if you have the AEM Uego Wideband so you can match it. Otherwise just go with a Greddy, HKS, or ApexI EBC... If you run a search on this I believe a couple of people are currently running it

 

[Pirana]

PM BlakeCtx he has one

 

[s6m1l88]

Yeah I figured it would be a good product, the only problem I have with it is that it doesnt read vaccum. I was gonna replace my boost/vaccum gauge with that one but I will need to buy a seperate vaccum gauge if I decide to get this. Im just tired of the spike issues im having with my JoeP MBC.

It does read vaccum.

Direct from AEMPower Forums:

Tru Boost Update
on: September 14, 2006, 06:31:53 AM
The code for the Tru Boost boost controller gauge has been updated. The following changes were made:

1. The tru boost now displays vacuum readings as a negative number, "-XX"

 

[crashkelly]

AEM makes quality products, I say go for it...boost spike does suck, I am in the market for a EBC for the same reason. My turbo xs MBC spikes only a little bit, but it always worries me.

 

[Kansei]

It does read vaccum.

Direct from AEMPower Forums:

glad they updated it with that.. not reading vacuum is for the lose. I read my gauge in vacuum more than I read it in boost

 

[CitizenPro]

I have the AEM Tru-Boost and Yes, it does read vaccum....and is very easy to read on the go. The AEM Boost Controller is designed for high horsepower applications, so our little 8-15+ psi is nothing and will work just fine. I have no complaints thus far....

 

[BlueBeast22]

I have the AEM Tru-Boost and Yes, it does read vaccum....and is very easy to read on the go. The AEM Boost Controller is designed for high horsepower applications, so our little 8-15+ psi is nothing and will work just fine. I have no complaints thus far....

Thats good to hear, I guess that will be my purchase. Got a couple of questions... Will it fit into a normal gauge pod? and how easy/hard was the install?

 

[CitizenPro]

Its your basic 52mm gauge size, and install was fairly easy....depending on where u mount the guage. The instructions are easy to read, so u shouldnt have any problems installing the Boost Controller.....

 

[BlueBeast22]

Its your basic 52mm gauge size, and install was fairly easy....depending on where u mount the guage. The instructions are easy to read, so u shouldnt have any problems installing the Boost Controller.....

Sweet, thats all I needed to know! and they look good too.

Thanks for the info guys.

 

[Drumfreak]

I think the only reason to get that unit is if you have the AEM Uego Wideband so you can match it. Otherwise just go with a Greddy, HKS, or ApexI EBC... If you run a search on this I believe a couple of people are currently running it

That is exactly what interests me in this unit. Good point.

 

[Drumfreak]

I have the AEM Tru-Boost and Yes, it does read vaccum....and is very easy to read on the go. The AEM Boost Controller is designed for high horsepower applications, so our little 8-15+ psi is nothing and will work just fine. I have no complaints thus far....

So you dont have any spike with this unit? And did you have boost spike before this unit with a mbc?

 

[CitizenPro]

Ive always had spiking, but i believe its due to my exhuast cutout....but, i could be wrong. The AEM Unit has a function to eliminate most spiking....ive played with it a bit, but really havent researched on how to properly "tune" for it. I tried a few settings and saw a small spike, but its still there..