Hi everyone, I will be trading my s2000 for an evo on monday and have a few questions to ask because I am young and also new to evos = no knowledge/in need of your advice.
So, I want my first mod to be a boost controller+boost gauge and I dont know which route to go with. I want something simple where I can be able to control my boost from in the car that looks "clean." So far based on my research on these forums/google, I narrowed it down to the AEM TRU BOOST Electronic Boost Controller and the Greddy Profec B-Spec2 Boost Controller.
If I were to get the AEM boost controller would I no longer need a boost gauge? Which is a better controller overall and which is more budget friendly. Go easy on me, its my 2nd post on here and I am really excited to join this evo community btw!! Thanks in advance!

 

does the boost controller have a boosg gauge in it?? u will still need a boost gauge...look into the DeFi guages...i have done some reasearch on these controllers b4 and there pretty good...jsut for some stupid lil differences...but i didngt worry bout it i just put a manual turbo x's boost controller under the hood

 

AEM Tru boost doubles as a boost controller and gauge.

 

Hmm... So all I gotta do is buy the AEM tru boost and I am good to go for what I want right? What do you guys think, is it good? If not what combo do you recommend for me.
My goals:
Injen intake with upper/lower IC piping
HKS 280 camshafts
Camgears
Exhaust
Downpipe
750cc injectors
255 fuel pump
underdrive crank pulley (lightweight)
tune

 

the Profec 2 has a boost gauge in it also that reads in KPA or PSI. and its really easy to use and can but put in the cuby under the radio for a clean install

 

So which do you recommend the AEM or the Profec 2?

 

for your needs the AEM because it is an actual digital gauge

 

I got the AEM, really bang for the buck, reads psi, bar, whatever you want, plus the nice LED alarm for spiking and the digital display. But very important, it's a 52mm standard housing and looks great on my pillar mount.

 

light weight pulley is a waste of $$

 

K guys thanks a lot!!! Now I gotta find a good price, does anyone have a used one?
Also, the pulley is 85$ on ebay and they claim 4-6 hp dyno proven? I also found it hard to believe, but for 85$ getting even 3 hp, thats pretty good imo.