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(not expensive) should I look at getting fitting at install time. Guages, FCD's, MBC's,??? Go for nice EBC, boost gauge, air filter and a nice aftermarket dump valve. I've got a greddy profec B2 which is a nice simple way of controlling boost, not as tricky as an avcr to set up!Skywalker wrote:Don't bother with an MBC IMO.
+ pod ~ 100~ 100??apexi avcr's do look the xxxxxx nuts tho!!
Far too big. Blitz DSBC over the avcr. I'd got HKS/Blitz/Sard/Apexi, but new they could be nearly £200 
But there's nearly always someone selling them cheap. I managed to get my hks ssqv dv for £50 
Have a look on ebay...£125 from Envy performance.
Google.com it and click images. Its a really small unit too, and sits very nicely on top of the steering column. Haven't got any pics of mine on the computer yet. Its simple, and easy to install. I managed to get mine off ebay from the states for around £130, and I've got friends over there so get them to send it on so I don't get charged again! They'd look nice together. What are the main benefits?= Biggest waste of money unless you want a psssh noise! Foot down, if its not boosting right, twiddle a knob from the comfort of your drivers seat and change the boost.(spool up and consistency). Built in digital boost gauge, warning settings, Variable boost limits. Low and hi boost settings, ie mine is 15psi on the lo setting, and when I fancy, click 'hi' and it runs 17/18psi. Great for when you bump into boxter S's! 
and a bit of bling in the cockpit! Also, on the greddy, you put your foot down, turbo comes on, then when you slow down, the bc flashes the highest boost it just hit, so its great for monitoring whats going on.Dump valve
I wanted something accurate and reliable for boost control. The AVCR's are getting a bit old these days and the blitz DSBC spec R is too pricey for me. The greddy looked good 
- they're not big and they're not clever! Skywalker wrote:EBC vs MBC?
MBC, get out the car, have a little fiddle, get back in the car, see if it boost where you want, if not, get out the car, have a fiddle, get back in, etc etc etc.
EBC, plug it in.
On the GReddy you can change the gain and the set gain,
I'd definately pick an EBC over an MBC, there's just so much more to them.
..Skywalker wrote:Dump valve
Dump valve= Best use of money if you want the pssssh sound!
"is this the number 11 bus luvvie...."Skywalker wrote:Dump valve
Dump valve= Best use of money if you want the pssssh sound!
@ 15psi or a CT20b at 19psi with the stock BOV? Sounds much better IMO 
Skywalker wrote:apexi avcr's do look the xxxxxx nuts tho!!
Dated IMHO.
poyntesm wrote:Yeah think the Apexi induction kit for sure.
Nice dump valve, should not be a problem since I am getting a rev5 engine.
Only thing am I not sure is whether to spend the money on a ebc.
Can take upto 1krpm for the boost to hit the max.= chav, total complete waste of money the stock one is far better than ANY after market one.£200 on the dump valve and £400 on the boost controller, take that saving any buy something usefull like a Power FC the cheap but most usefull mod to do first iss a boost gauge.'02 VX220 2.2 n/a Daily driver - Exige Size TD 1.2 - TAT shorty Diffuser - HardTop - Chris Tullet 4-1 Manifold.'97 mk1 Mazda Eunos Turbo track car with 260bhp/ton - soon more as Chris Wilsons going to build me an engine over the winter 
) .steve b wrote:Its a shame, well catch 22 about having such a new engine as the ideal thing to have done before getting the engine in would be a decat, but as its a post 1994 engine they'll expect a cat at MOT.
- no cat for you matey! I was led to believe that Blue-tac was the way forward 