[mustangflanagan]

i am looking to put on the turbonetics system real soon on my 07 gt. does anyone think i should look into a boost controller for it i am running on a stock block and dont want a boost spike and trash the motor.

[07 STROKER]

how does a boost spike occur?

[JakeM]

The short awnser is; it shouldn't. The only reason a boost spike happends is something is wrong in the setup or there is a "hiccup" when you push in the clutch or let off the gas near the limits (Boost Peak or Rev. limit) . Basically a rappid change in backpressure will make the boost spike (if backpressure builds up) or drop (if backpressure is released quickly) .

A boost controller, in my opinion, is a requirement on a turbo kit. Springs work, but they can be a pain and may take a lot of fiddling to get it right. Meaning, installing a spring, not seeing the boost pressure and then re-installing a new spring. With a decent boost controller you can better make the adjusted in a much quicker time frame. Obviously its also easier.

Roush Stage II has the kit you speak of and I'm sure he will chime in. I believe he has a Electronic Boost controller. I think its a Eboost, but I'm unsure.

Cliff notes:

Get one. Because its a good investment and may save you time down the road.

[07 STROKER]

thanks corn boy im stoopid when it comes to boost thingys

[JakeM]

Originally Posted by 07 procharger thanks corn boy im stoopid when it comes to boost thingys

Its all good. I used to own a WRX so I'm some what educated on the subject. Although I'm still learning myself. Also, keep in mind, my examples are the only reason for boost spikes. Just the most common' in my opinion.

[2006greyGT]

my boot spikes every time I mash the gas... my right foot is my boost controller.. oops, I forgot I am twin screwed..

[cmdr_anomic]

Originally Posted by Towelly I used to own a WRX

is it true you can run 40lb of bost on a wrx.
is it true that people will pay parking meters
for you becuase they like ur engine if u have a wrx?

[07 STROKER]

Wtf? Lol

[mustangflanagan]

cool cuz i am just worried about the bottom end i plan on running only 8-9 psi till i put a new bottom end together anyone have thoughts on turbonetics

[forensicsteve]

Quick vid of our electronic boost controller working. Old old video with the 67mm

racecam video by forensicsteve - Photobucket

racecam video by forensicsteve - Photobucket

[JakeM]

Originally Posted by cmdr_anomic is it true you can run 40lb of bost on a wrx. is it true that people will pay parking meters for you becuase they like ur engine if u have a wrx?

No you can't run anywhere near 40lb's of 'bost' on a WRX.. What is 'bost' ? Mine ran about 23 PSI on a IHI VF-39 Turbo (little guy) . No problems with the bottom end but it ate stock transmissions. I never had a issue with parking meters so I can't tell you that for sure.

I did like the car, it was fun. Although, it didn't have nearly the potential the mustang has and wasn't nearly as reliable when your pushing the limits of the stock peices.

[cmdr_anomic]

when u guys see the new suburu commercial u will get it lol

[ROUSH STAGE II]

Welcome to the forum mustangflanagan, where are you from? What type of driving are you going to be doing (drag racing, road racing, or just street use)?

[mustangflanagan]

from new jersey but i am stucky in a dump called iraq i am in the military sorry no pix or anything of car yet all i got is axle backs and upper control arm and lowers. mostly street but when i can get to the strip i usually go.

[ROUSH STAGE II]

That's cool, thanks for the job you guys are doing over there. I'm prior military myself, 91-delta (operating room specialist, or surgical tech.). Dude, you have it made if you live in Jersey. Take it to JDM for the tune. I'm using one of Jim Sr's tunes and I would drive all the way from Texas to New Jersey for his tune!!! It's that much better than any of the other tunes I've used. As far as the boost controller, it all depends on how much power, and adjustability you want on the stock lower end. The turbonetics comes with a 8.5# spring which is usually good for anywhere from 430-450 rwhp. Anything over 450 rwhp and you are going to have to do fuel, spark plug, cmcv delete plates, and MAF upgrades. I'm using a GReddy Profec B Spec II boost controller...and it is a little complicated, but it is awesome as well. It gives me alot more control of everything from how soon the boost comes in, to how much boost I get, and it also has a low and high boost setting. It can limit over boosting, and show peak boost too. It is an awesome tool for a turbo. The only thing really to determine if you should get one, is how competetive you want to be. If you are wanting to get the most out of your setup, even at lower power levels, then you will eventually want one.

[mustangflanagan]

yea i am in iraq but stationed in texas, i prob invest one i am looking at the turbonetics kit and it comes with 39 lb injectors no fuel pumps or boost a bump i dont think that will cut it for the time being, yea i am fairly new to turbocharger been into superchargers buti went for a ride in a turbo d stang i liked it so i fig i go down a diff path then your normal supercharger. yea i heard great things about jdm and their tunes for saleen super chargers, with my old stang i dealt with crazy horse racing and big daddy performance both were pretty damn good a little pricy butthey def know what they are doing worth the money

[ROUSH STAGE II]

Originally Posted by mustangflanagan yea i am in iraq but stationed in texas, i prob invest one i am looking at the turbonetics kit and it comes with 39 lb injectors no fuel pumps or boost a bump i dont think that will cut it for the time being, yea i am fairly new to turbocharger been into superchargers buti went for a ride in a turbo d stang i liked it so i fig i go down a diff path then your normal supercharger. yea i heard great things about jdm and their tunes for saleen super chargers, with my old stang i dealt with crazy horse racing and big daddy performance both were pretty damn good a little pricy butthey def know what they are doing worth the money

I got the turbo because I wanted something different too. Are you stationed at Fort Sam Houston, in San Antonio? Dyno Joe in Houston is friends with Jim Sr, and he does tuning here in Texas sometimes, so maybe you could catch him there. I can't stress enough how you need a good tuner for the turbonetics kit. I have been tuned by some pretty good tuners, and hands down, Jim Sr. is the man...

[vashthe3rd]

Hey OP,
Welcome, and thanks for your service.
I'm having an eboost2 installed on my 05 Hellion GT single. The boost spike isn't something you'd have to worry about between a boost controller and no boost controller, but what's good about having one is that it keeps the waste gate shut until peak boost is reached, so you don't have problems with boost leak. Under stock engine conditions, it's not a HUGE deal, considering it's only ~8 lbs. or so but every little bit helps. The electronic ones also have some other good uses, like shutting off if boost does go too high, alert signals, I know the eboost2 can map boost vs. RPM, and a whole mess of other neat little tricks I haven't even looked into yet. Seen them run on 1000+ HP TT cobra drag cars, etc. and they're backed by the shop I'm using 100% <Reason I'm going with it.
Pretty much what Roush II said, if you want the most out of a 450 rwhp stock bottom end turbo mustang, you'll want one.

This is after I changed from an AEM truboost that had a broken solenoid, thus rendering the entire thing useless. And since I bought it from a guy on Ebay on a decent deal, he's not letting me return it because I tried installing it already. (Racetech performance, can't say I'm happy with them)

[mustangflanagan]

stationed in fort hood but the cars up in jersey while i am gone prob have it installed and tuned up there i been really leaning towards jdm doing the tuning they are very reputable and thats what i need in a tuner.

vashthe3rd i have been looking at a bunch of boost controllers which ones do u think are quality one,s and are you using a boost a pump or gt500 ful pumps with the supplied injectors

[ROUSH STAGE II]

Eboost II is supposed to be one of the best. I bought the GReddy because it was alot cheaper, and still does what I needed.