Controlling boost for better traction, and other means of improving grip Options

[CilverSeliST205]

For a while i was considering buying myself a new toy, Turbosmart E-Boost 2, an EBC with a variety of features, one of them being the capability to map boost against time, rpm or GEAR. Now, I have noticed that breaking the traction on street tires is likely to occur not only on a hard launch from a dead stop, but also at WOT in 1st and 2nd gear short time after going over 10psi. Since this unit can control boost depending on gear i guess we could use it to stay within limits of traction in those gears! yes? no? suggestions? comments?

Since im still on internal WG and my actuator is on 13-14 psi, the EBC itself wouldn't help... Is there a way to lower WG actuaction pressure?? That is without welding the flapper shut and going external.

This post has been edited by CilverSeliST205: May 23, 2006 - 12:13 AM

[eggman40]

Its funny you guys mention the engine damper because i was thinking about yesterday. But what do you guys think about running a turbo xs dual stage boost controller? heres their description: Turbo xs dual stage - Its somewhere in the middle

"Dual Stage Boost Controller (BC-DSBC) US$249.00
The Dual Stage Boost Controller allows you to switch between two preset boost levels with the flip of a switch from inside the car. Got a high horsepower Front Wheel Drive turbocharged car that can't get off the line? Use the BC-DSBC to launch the car with low boost than switch to the second stage higher boost level for maximum top end power. "




I got mine in yesterday so ill post about my experience with it once installed. i paid 190 shipped for mine

This post has been edited by eggman40: Jun 13, 2006 - 3:23 PM

[jgreening]

Its funny you guys mention the engine damper because i was thinking about yesterday. But what do you guys think about running a turbo xs dual stage boost controller? heres their description: Turbo xs dual stage - Its somewhere in the middle

"Dual Stage Boost Controller (BC-DSBC) US$249.00
The Dual Stage Boost Controller allows you to switch between two preset boost levels with the flip of a switch from inside the car. Got a high horsepower Front Wheel Drive turbocharged car that can't get off the line? Use the BC-DSBC to launch the car with low boost than switch to the second stage higher boost level for maximum top end power. "




I got mine in yesterday so ill post about my experience with it once installed. i paid 190 shipped for mine

Unless the button is on the steering wheel, it will not help to have a dual stage boost controller if you are looking to use the first stage to reduce wheel spin on a WOT pull. Everything happens too fast. I have the Greddy Profec B Type I which has dual settings but the unit is dash mounted. There is NO WAY I could change settings in the middle of a WOT pull - it flat out would not be safe.