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s13fastback
03-28-2003, 06:06 PM
hey whats up, i was wondering if turboxs is a good company ... they seem to have low price boost controller and i was wondering if anyone had any experience with them ... btw i
have a 3s-gte engine ... toyota ...
Jim96SC2
03-28-2003, 06:11 PM
I too would like to know about them. I saw a dual stage controller in summit produced by them and at a good price too. I just want a switch that says "HI/LOW" hehehe...
s13fastback
03-28-2003, 06:26 PM
Originally posted by Jim96SC2
I too would like to know about them. I saw a dual stage controller in summit produced by them and at a good price too. I just want a switch that says "HI/LOW" hehehe...

haha thats the product i was referring too also ... haha ... i love the switch ... "HIGH BOOST ON"
Jim96SC2
03-28-2003, 06:38 PM
I even have a nice place and setup thought out for it.
s13fastback
03-28-2003, 08:00 PM
Originally posted by Jim96SC2
I even have a nice place and setup thought out for it.

yah me too hehe ....
Jsquared
03-28-2003, 08:58 PM
I'm interested in their boost controller too (I'm assuming you mean the SBC)... I actually emailed them today to see if the base-model has enough adjustability to get from 7psi to 12psi or if i'd need the HPBC (larger range). as far as manual (non-electronic) boost controllers go, it should be fine. all those cheap boost controllers (DNA, TurboXS, etc) are just ball-and-spring valves and control boost usually as well as a simple electronic boost controller. as long as you know how to adjust it and keep an eye on your boost gauge, it should be fine. SCC actually did a test on this a year or two ago, and those types of boost controllers work as well as all but the most expensive of electronic boost controllers.

as for TurboXS the company, they make very high quality parts and their BOVs are very nice (I know a guy with an Eclipse that has one, and everything I've heard on these forums, MR2 forums, RX-7 forums, etc has been good).
s13fastback
03-28-2003, 10:48 PM
thats good to know ... i thinking about the dual stage boost guage with the switch .... i think that would be cool ... not a bad price and easier to install ... let me know about that boost bc i need to boost from 7 to 12 psi ...
Jsquared
03-29-2003, 10:07 PM
'll definately let you guys know when I hear back... might not be until Monday tho since i emailed them after business hours on fri night...
the head
04-01-2003, 09:32 PM
if you are up for saving a little dough go to www.dejontool.com and look at thier med-hi boost controler it is just as much if not more reliable and it is also less expensive the piece uses all industrial grade penumatic actuators myself and many of my friends use this piece and have had no reliability problems at all
s13fastback
04-02-2003, 01:54 PM
Originally posted by the head
if you are up for saving a little dough go to www.dejontool.com and look at thier med-hi boost controler it is just as much if not more reliable and it is also less expensive the piece uses all industrial grade penumatic actuators myself and many of my friends use this piece and have had no reliability problems at all
thanks ... 100+ dollars cheaper ... thats always good ...