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stock00ss · 03-23-2012, 11:23 AM

I sold my whipple to fund my other project, but this car without boost is no fun to drive. So, I have decided to go with a turbo this round. Right now I'm just researching and getting all the small things I will need. So, was wondering which boost controller would be best to use? It will just be a single turbo setup.

pyr0b0y · 03-23-2012, 11:55 AM

I use the Greddy Profec B II. Others have decided to go with the AMS-1000, and theirs always the Turbosmart eBoost2.

jrpxxii · 03-23-2012, 01:33 PM

AMS-1000 is what I would go with

pyr0b0y · 03-23-2012, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by jrpxxii

AMS-1000 is what I would go with

last i checked its still ~$1000?

CyberPredator · 03-23-2012, 02:09 PM

Eboost 2 $500 brand new. 6 separate set points and all the features you could think of

JLE58 · 03-23-2012, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberPredator

Eboost 2 $500 brand new. 6 separate set points and all the features you could think of

+1........ Eboost 2 is enough for must people..... The ultimate would be the ams 1000 for an all out build.

jrpxxii · 03-23-2012, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by pyr0b0y

last i checked its still ~$1000?

Yes it is but if you can afford it in your build it is nice to have as if you ever upgrade in the future you will have the controller to handle anything you can throw at it.

*SSE 4 2SS* · 03-23-2012, 03:32 PM

AMS-1000 since the promised AMS-2000 isn't available yet...

4RD H8R · 03-23-2012, 03:35 PM

Not to hijack the thread, but if boost is changed via controller, do you have to retune or does the PCM adjust itself?

speedster · 03-23-2012, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by jrpxxii

Yes it is but if you can afford it in your build it is nice to have as if you ever upgrade in the future you will have the controller to handle anything you can throw at it.

What he said...but if you are good with your build, pocket the diff.

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Originally Posted by SSE 4 2SS

AMS-1000 since the promised AMS-2000 isn't available yet...

Yeah, they have been saying 'soon' for 2+ years

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Originally Posted by 4RD H8R

Not to hijack the thread, but if boost is changed via controller, do you have to retune or does the PCM adjust itself?

If your PCM is utilizing manifold pressure and tuned properly it should be fine (up to the capacity/duty cycle of your injectors, fuel pump(s) and MAP sensor - 2 bar, 3 bar, etc.)

pyr0b0y · 03-23-2012, 06:13 PM

Any testing with the AMS yet robert? I've been thinking about upgrading once i can turn up the boost, but $1k is steep for a boost controller.

*SSE 4 2SS* · 03-23-2012, 09:49 PM

No, there is no testing performed yet.... We are still looking for time to get the trans into the car, which is going to take a bit of engineering and then get everything else buttoned up...

We'll drive without input from the Boost controller to make sure the driveline is good to go before trying to pump up the bass...

IF all is good with the driveline, then we'll tie in the boost controller, which should already have the hardware mounted, and get her on the dyno and start running her through her paces...

We'll find the limits of boost, and set the boost controller based on pump gas, and max boost with the fuel ratio considerations being the driving force... We will then add in race fuel and see what we can do with timing... and see where she goes... so there will be two tunes...

Then the final leg of the prep will be to add a 200-250 wet shot of nitrous and set an "on-kill" tune strictly for the track... This will be for high octane in the tank and the wet shot at max variable boost... This is my rudimentary understanding of the process, and is certainly not gospel... That's why I have Corey... He is the brain and master of my build...

JLE58 · 03-23-2012, 09:52 PM

Where did you mount your ams 1000?

*SSE 4 2SS* · 03-23-2012, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by JLE58

Where did you mount your ams 1000?

We have two kind of long loose fitting looms and it is down in the center console... This way you can lift it out to set it... If you've never held one. it's just a bit bigger than a deck of cards...

03-23-2012, 11:23 AM	#1
stock00ss Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Birmingham Posts: 173 View My Garage	Boost controller I sold my whipple to fund my other project, but this car without boost is no fun to drive. So, I have decided to go with a turbo this round. Right now I'm just researching and getting all the small things I will need. So, was wondering which boost controller would be best to use? It will just be a single turbo setup.

03-23-2012, 11:55 AM	#2
pyr0b0y need....more....hp Drives: The Neighbor Hater Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Mateo, CA Posts: 4,091	I use the Greddy Profec B II. Others have decided to go with the AMS-1000, and theirs always the Turbosmart eBoost2. __________________ BUILD THREAD BUILT AND MAINTAINED BY BLU808 Mast Motorsports Built LS3 Stroker 418, IPS GT35R Twin Turbos, Exedy GTO4XD Twin Disc Clutch, Aeromotive A1000 Eliminator Stealth Fuel Pump, AEM Meth Injection, DSS 1400hp Axels, BC Coilovers, Pfadt & BMR Suspension, Hawk HPS Pads, Drilled/Slotted Rotors, Hurst Shifter, Custom Roll Cage by Blu808, T3 Ports, 22" Custom Concave Mesh Rims

03-23-2012, 01:33 PM	#3
jrpxxii Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS 427ci Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bowling Green, Ky Posts: 3,355	AMS-1000 is what I would go with __________________

03-23-2012, 02:09 PM	#5
CyberPredator 50 Shades of Prey Drives: TT/SS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Between 10 and 20 PSI Posts: 777	Eboost 2 $500 brand new. 6 separate set points and all the features you could think of __________________ Futral Motorsports built and tuned

03-23-2012, 03:32 PM	#8
SSE 4 2SS Boosted Moderator Drives: Bone Stock LS3 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Marion Tx Posts: 15,799	AMS-1000 since the promised AMS-2000 isn't available yet... __________________ If the car feels like it is on rails, you are probably driving too slow. -Ross Bentley Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall. Torque is how far you take the wall with you. “If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough.” Mario Andretti If you can turn, you ain't going fast enough...

03-23-2012, 03:35 PM	#9
4RD H8R Beating 5.0's since 1988 Drives: 2010 RS SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Buford, Ga. Posts: 525	Not to hijack the thread, but if boost is changed via controller, do you have to retune or does the PCM adjust itself? __________________ Beating the crap out of my Camaros for 23+ years 1973, 1970 1/2, 1979, 1968, 1971, 2010

03-23-2012, 06:13 PM	#11
pyr0b0y need....more....hp Drives: The Neighbor Hater Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Mateo, CA Posts: 4,091	Any testing with the AMS yet robert? I've been thinking about upgrading once i can turn up the boost, but $1k is steep for a boost controller. __________________ BUILD THREAD BUILT AND MAINTAINED BY BLU808 Mast Motorsports Built LS3 Stroker 418, IPS GT35R Twin Turbos, Exedy GTO4XD Twin Disc Clutch, Aeromotive A1000 Eliminator Stealth Fuel Pump, AEM Meth Injection, DSS 1400hp Axels, BC Coilovers, Pfadt & BMR Suspension, Hawk HPS Pads, Drilled/Slotted Rotors, Hurst Shifter, Custom Roll Cage by Blu808, T3 Ports, 22" Custom Concave Mesh Rims

03-23-2012, 09:49 PM	#12
SSE 4 2SS Boosted Moderator Drives: Bone Stock LS3 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Marion Tx Posts: 15,799	No, there is no testing performed yet.... We are still looking for time to get the trans into the car, which is going to take a bit of engineering and then get everything else buttoned up... We'll drive without input from the Boost controller to make sure the driveline is good to go before trying to pump up the bass... IF all is good with the driveline, then we'll tie in the boost controller, which should already have the hardware mounted, and get her on the dyno and start running her through her paces... We'll find the limits of boost, and set the boost controller based on pump gas, and max boost with the fuel ratio considerations being the driving force... We will then add in race fuel and see what we can do with timing... and see where she goes... so there will be two tunes... Then the final leg of the prep will be to add a 200-250 wet shot of nitrous and set an "on-kill" tune strictly for the track... This will be for high octane in the tank and the wet shot at max variable boost... This is my rudimentary understanding of the process, and is certainly not gospel... That's why I have Corey... He is the brain and master of my build... __________________ If the car feels like it is on rails, you are probably driving too slow. -Ross Bentley Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall. Torque is how far you take the wall with you. “If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough.” Mario Andretti If you can turn, you ain't going fast enough...

03-23-2012, 09:52 PM	#13
JLE58 Drives: CGM,twin turbo, cam 2010 SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: ROCKMART, GA Posts: 2,185	Where did you mount your ams 1000?

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