Ace83

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Boost control by gear is even helpful to control traction, lower peak boost on lower gears to avoid too much spinning.. I think you would have to get a standalone for that, you can even pull a lil timing to on 1st and 2nd gears.

I was looking at the right sides of the chart lol thats why i got a lil headache when you said your boost are 11-11.8psi lol

Ace83

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btw how loud are the boost solenoid for a mbc? not sure if anyone has placed one inside the cabin and get same convenience as an ebc lol..

mattTc

I was under the impression that there was an EBC that could control boost by gear but it was more expensive then most. I just don't know how that would work in line with an FIC

rhythmnsmoke

LSD + Stickies don't be a pansy...lol.

rhythmnsmoke

There are EBC's that do boost by gear. They are more expensive naturally. So, option would be to buy an expensive EBC to have that feature (also remedies the problem of Emissions test since Piggy Backs will still pass emissions). Or get a little bit extra money and buy a standalone (which won't pass emissions, but gives you ever ounce of control over the car, including boost control). If you live in an Emissions free environment, then a standalone is a no brainer.

mattTc

Is there a manual boost controller that could have two setting? I know with an EBC you could adjust it to what ever you want. But it would be great to have two preset setting on a manual controller and not have to dish out the extra money for an EBC. And from my understanding, it sounds like a manual controller is more reliable because you dont have to deal with a solinoid

jsmillie07

That's all the fun of having a turbo, lol.

rhythmnsmoke

Yes you can. Turbo XS has a setup like that, even one with 3.

http://www.alamomotorsports.com/turb...s_bc_dsbc.html

mattTc

^nice, that a good amount for a manual boost controller but ive heard nothing but good things about Turbo XS

mileoutrage

i can vouch on that, the turbo xs hpbc was worth every penny, i used it for over a year in my srt4 worked like a charm, but the regular one did have a spiking problem.

crush02342002

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turbosmart has one aswell

mattTc

Yeah, I think I may just get a manual BC. Im thinking about a stage 2 ACT clutch, ive read REALLY good things about ACT. The install seems a bit hairy tho

crush02342002

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its a pain but can be done by anyone imho

mattTc

Yeah, im pretty confident I can do it myself with a few jack stands. I wish there was a good DIY for it. I know there used to be one on here but the guys Photobucket account isnt active anymore so the pictures cant be displayed. I wish someone would do a deatiled one on here with pics

Also when replacing a clutch, do you have to get a new fly wheel? I heard that if you use your old one, you need to get it resurfaced

crush02342002

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I strongly suggest that if you use your stock flywheel that you get it resurfaced..I get it done for $40 and its 100% worth it. It helps for the new clutch to break in properly and give it a good clean surface to start out with. You can just install it without resurfaceing but again i strongly suggest it.

mattTc

Alright, thats somethinh ill look into. I wish ACT would make a flywheel for the tc. I would just like to change the flywheel while the car is apart. How much of a difference does a lightweight flywheel make?

CarbonXe

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I didn't notice much of a difference with mine. I have the 11.5lb Clutchmasters. Even now that the car is bone stock with the flywheel and stage 4 clutch, it doesn't feel any different than a stock tC.

mattTc

What is it suppose to do differently? I know it weighs less so there it doesnt take as much power to get it spinning but besides that....eh

Where would you take a flywheel to be resurfaced anyways if I decided to just stick with a clutch

Ace83

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It revs faster and cause it to build boost faster. You take it to a machine shop to get resurfaced

mattTc

Yeah i just called around and I guess theres an industrial resurfacing company near my house that said they usally do them for 10$ haha sounds good to me.

Do you think the added benifits are worth it to spend an extra 300$ vs 10$ resurfacing job?