EE-Enhanced Boost controller (semi write-up)
03-14-2008, 02:46 PM
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EE-Enhanced Boost controller (semi write-up)
Ok I finally got around to installing this thing and turning up the boost on my LS. Its pretty simple, the hardest part is running the wires to the switch (power wires plus two tires to the solenoid).
Here is a pic of how I mounted the solenoid. I used a little zip-tie mount from Macmaster that has a self-adhesive back and stuck it to my driver's side shock tower after I cleaned it off. You could also use thin screws going through the body of the solenoid (the solenoid has two small holes in it).
Shot of the solenoid from the top (ignore the wires not being zip-tied, I did it right after the pic was taken):
I mounted the actual switch/controller inside my glove box to keep my boost gauge company. I put it here because I didn't want it visible (carbon fiber isnt my thing, I could've painted the switch cover but I was in a rush) and also because I didn't want anyone bumping the adjustment dial. Looking back, I shouldve put it facing the opposite direction so the adjustment dial would be closer to me than the switch. I can still adjust it but I think it would be easier the other way around.
I did not use the faceplate for the switch because the glovebox is too thick for it to work. With it in place, I couldn't get the nut on the switch to start on the threads.
Overall I like this thing. It works like it's supposed to and is fairly simple. I followed their instructions and did a pull with the solenoid turned on but without turning the dial up and I don't think my boost went up at all. Then I gradually turned it up and did a few pulls until I got it where I wanted (somewhere between 14 and 15psi). It was pretty user-friendly and not overly sensitive. One thing to keep in mind is that when the switch is on, the solenoid is constantly pulsing. While it looks to be a quality unit, I wouldn't leave it on all the time if you weren't planning on needing your high boost setting.
I did have an odd boost curve when we looked at the logs on the dyno. It spooled decent, but then fell off for a hot second before gradually hitting full boost. My setup has always had a decent amount of creep in it (I might try porting out my housing since I have an internal gate), so that was to be expected I guess. Ive never really paid attention to my boost logs so I'm not sure if it had that weird dip before, but it doesn't really bother me right now. At higher boost levels it seemed to smooth out somewhat, maybe some other people will be able to chime in with their experience with this thing and an internal gate.
Here is a pic of how I mounted the solenoid. I used a little zip-tie mount from Macmaster that has a self-adhesive back and stuck it to my driver's side shock tower after I cleaned it off. You could also use thin screws going through the body of the solenoid (the solenoid has two small holes in it).
Shot of the solenoid from the top (ignore the wires not being zip-tied, I did it right after the pic was taken):
I mounted the actual switch/controller inside my glove box to keep my boost gauge company. I put it here because I didn't want it visible (carbon fiber isnt my thing, I could've painted the switch cover but I was in a rush) and also because I didn't want anyone bumping the adjustment dial. Looking back, I shouldve put it facing the opposite direction so the adjustment dial would be closer to me than the switch. I can still adjust it but I think it would be easier the other way around.
I did not use the faceplate for the switch because the glovebox is too thick for it to work. With it in place, I couldn't get the nut on the switch to start on the threads.
Overall I like this thing. It works like it's supposed to and is fairly simple. I followed their instructions and did a pull with the solenoid turned on but without turning the dial up and I don't think my boost went up at all. Then I gradually turned it up and did a few pulls until I got it where I wanted (somewhere between 14 and 15psi). It was pretty user-friendly and not overly sensitive. One thing to keep in mind is that when the switch is on, the solenoid is constantly pulsing. While it looks to be a quality unit, I wouldn't leave it on all the time if you weren't planning on needing your high boost setting.
I did have an odd boost curve when we looked at the logs on the dyno. It spooled decent, but then fell off for a hot second before gradually hitting full boost. My setup has always had a decent amount of creep in it (I might try porting out my housing since I have an internal gate), so that was to be expected I guess. Ive never really paid attention to my boost logs so I'm not sure if it had that weird dip before, but it doesn't really bother me right now. At higher boost levels it seemed to smooth out somewhat, maybe some other people will be able to chime in with their experience with this thing and an internal gate.
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03-14-2008, 07:44 PM
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Re: EE-Enhanced Boost controller (semi write-up)
Originally Posted by crxvtec91
Sweet maybe next time I will come up to see. 
So are you going to push it more?
So are you going to push it more?
)...but I sold my other car so until I have the $$ for a spare LS it will be on hold.
03-14-2008, 08:03 PM
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Re: EE-Enhanced Boost controller (semi write-up)
Originally Posted by ghettoturbo
for sure (a little more boost and I've got a full bottle of nitrous in the back )...but I sold my other car so until I have the $$ for a spare LS it will be on hold.
)...but I sold my other car so until I have the $$ for a spare LS it will be on hold.
---- deal son.... Seemed to work FLAWLESSLY
