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Tech Area => General Buick Tech => Topic started by: 2buicks on February 19 2012, 03:42:01 PM

Title: Turbosmart Eboost2 boost controller
Post by: 2buicks on February 19 2012, 03:42:01 PM
Hi, I am a migrant from the other site... :D
 
I have a Hot Air Buick with a FAST XFI (Caspers interface) and I am installing an electronic boost controller and had a few stupid questions...
 
1) Do I need to remove the restrictor in the "T" at the compressor?
2) I obviously can eliminate the wastegate control solenoid as there is no more ecu to control it..?
 
??
Thanks
Greg
Title: Re: Turbosmart Eboost2 boost controller
Post by: Steve Wood on February 19 2012, 05:39:16 PM
I have not used one, but,...

I thought it came with it's own solenoid which eliminates the need for a tee if you are using an internal waste gate?  Are you using an external gate?
Title: Re: Turbosmart Eboost2 boost controller
Post by: Scoobum on February 19 2012, 06:06:54 PM
I gave Norbs a call about your questions. You need to know what version you have, and may have to have it upgraded to the latest version. He also recommends contacting Cal Hartline.
Title: Re: Turbosmart Eboost2 boost controller
Post by: Turbodave on February 20 2012, 06:36:07 AM
Why not use the XFI's internal boost control?  Or is yours an older unit?
Title: Re: Turbosmart Eboost2 boost controller
Post by: 2buicks on February 20 2012, 11:45:33 AM
Thanks for the replies...
The XFI is brand new...haven't yet fired the car. I'm just finishing the engine build. I am using an internal wastegate (John Craig Turbo) I wanted a EBC that I could change on the fly. I think I figured it out...(not sure what I was thinking cause the wastegate control has nothing to do with anything anymore =P) I also found a note in the Turbosmart literature about removing the factory restrictors (if any). Thanks for the input everyone - great board!
Title: Re: Turbosmart Eboost2 boost controller
Post by: norbs on March 11 2012, 11:18:42 AM
Use the fast XFI boost control its going to be best for you..
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