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Old Aug 5, 2007 | 05:20 AM
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mbc vs ebc

so i am about to get a boost control befor i ger my mellon tune, would you guys recomend an ebc or an mbc? and whats the best brand to get?
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Old Aug 5, 2007 | 05:23 AM
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Do you have any other mods? MBC costs less, its great for starters. EBC holds boost better. I used it in my old Evo and on my 04 STI. Its also nice to be able to select different boost levels. My preference is the Greddy Profec B Spec II.
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Old Aug 5, 2007 | 05:23 AM
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I bought an EBC and there were so many settings. Later I decided to sell it since it made it so complicated to set up. I got the Forge MBC from Buschur Racing-80 bucks. Easy to set up and cheap.
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Old Aug 5, 2007 | 05:23 AM
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I personally recommend a Apex-i AVC-R.

Quite a few members on the forum have found great sucess with it.

But the cheap alternative would be a Hallman MBC. They work great for Evo 8s.
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Old Aug 5, 2007 | 05:36 AM
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right now my only powermods are a tbe, 02 housing, and a walbro fuel pump is on the way. thanks for the advice guys
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Old Aug 5, 2007 | 06:51 AM
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get the NEW hks evc one.. its the bEST and better EBC...
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Old Aug 5, 2007 | 08:46 AM
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Just installed my Greddy Profec B II yesterday... love it, but its def a pain in the *** to tune
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Old Aug 5, 2007 | 08:51 AM
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just get a hallman with in cockpit control
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Old Aug 5, 2007 | 09:17 AM
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Originally Posted by idriveanevo
just get a hallman with in cockpit control
thats the way to go....
i love mine

no matter what boost controller you get, you arent going to be able to hold high boost without upgrading the wategate acuator....
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Old Aug 5, 2007 | 09:22 AM
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Since your getting tuned by Mellon,
Go ahead and ask him...
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Old Aug 5, 2007 | 10:47 AM
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just keep it simple : boost gauge and halmann manual pro boost controller.

Most EBC need too much attantion and knowlidge to make it work RIGHT. /no shouting, high lights/ Also remember as more vacuum hose and settings, etc. you have ,your possibility something will go wrong is equaly greater. Why you need that?
Not to mention the price. So you can do put more money some where else, to get the car faster or it look nicer or get a wastgate actuator...
But this is just my opinion.

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Old Aug 5, 2007 | 10:52 AM
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My votes:

EBC = Profec B II. Had one on my Teg. Wasnt too hard to setup, but was confusing at first. Held boost like a champ. Initial cost is over 4 times the average MBC.

MBC = Forge. On my Evo. simple and best of all, it works damn well! (those that have used pressure bleed valves know what Im talking about). Cheaper than EBCs considerably. I knew I was going to stay on stock boost for a bit, so I opted for the cheapest solution.

With all settings the same, an EBC will hold boost much better than any MBC. But Joe is correct: the WG would be the next item to upgrade if you are wanting more stable boost/less taper.

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Old Aug 5, 2007 | 10:53 AM
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i had mbc, then move dup to an ebc that is intertwined with my ecu
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Old Aug 5, 2007 | 11:11 AM
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mbc so ur not tempted to start hitting buttons.
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Old Aug 6, 2007 | 05:15 PM
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mbc so ur not tempted to start hitting buttons.
lol Good advice.
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