Boost Controller recommendations - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

FrankT · 03-03-2020, 08:29 AM

I'm probably going to install a boost controller on the Huron Speed twin kit I have. For the people who have done this, did you use one solenoid or two? I think there are advantages to doing it either way, I'm just curious what has worked for other people.

Omega · 03-03-2020, 09:01 AM

I use a single solenoid GFB3 on a twin kit. No complaints here

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mrimpala02 · 03-03-2020, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Omega

I use a single solenoid GFB3 on a twin kit. No complaints here

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hillshooter · 03-03-2020, 10:35 AM

AEM TruBoost is common and affordable. Single port and uses a standard PWM type signal.

dreksnot · 03-03-2020, 12:01 PM

A single solenoid may get you about 2x the wastegate spring in boost (e.g., you have an 8# spring, you may get up to 16# boost with the EBC). This is generally fine with a SBE LS3/L99 setup.

A dual solenoid may get up 3-4x the wastegate spring. You will loose precise adjustments when getting high in boost, like adjusting a few WG duty cycle point may get you a larger swing in boost.

NoDakZ/28 · 03-03-2020, 12:57 PM

Dual solenoid eBoost2, love it.

graf101 · 03-03-2020, 02:01 PM

Boostleash pulse controller with built in bump feature. It also data logs each run and shows boost throughout the run.

joshnmn · 03-04-2020, 08:17 AM

good stuff here guys. Thanks for all the different responses.

ttshovel · 03-04-2020, 09:24 AM

I was using the built in boost controller on ms3. It's a total pos so I'm switching to the boost leash. I'm using co2 as well. Highly recommend using it

bayarea408 · 03-04-2020, 01:13 PM

Im on aem tru boost, its really simple and has a scramble option, open loop style controller.

If i could do it over again i'd get an Eboost 2, just to play with boost by gear.

dreksnot · 03-04-2020, 09:55 PM

I have the AEM TruBoost currently. Really like it for as simple as it is and use both boost settings A and B, plus have the Scramble hooked up. Overboost protection works well. Easy to program right on the gauge.

Recently I purchased a Cortez. It has a lot of bells and whistles including boost by gear and can control meth, nitrous, secondary fuel pumps, and/or do scramble. I haven't had time to swap out controllers just yet. Expecting it to be really groovy.

FrankT · 03-05-2020, 07:59 AM

Thanks for all the responses, everyone. I appreciate the help.
Frank

NXTLEVL · 04-21-2020, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dreksnot

I have the AEM TruBoost currently. Really like it for as simple as it is and use both boost settings A and B, plus have the Scramble hooked up. Overboost protection works well. Easy to program right on the gauge.

Recently I purchased a Cortez. It has a lot of bells and whistles including boost by gear and can control meth, nitrous, secondary fuel pumps, and/or do scramble. I haven't had time to swap out controllers just yet. Expecting it to be really groovy.

Hi dreksnot

I've been looking at getting a Cortez unit as well but I know very little (nothing) about boost controllers. Can you expand a little on why you decided to go with the Cortez unit? When you get around to installing in please do post. I'd love to have a walk-through of sorts from a Camaro owners pov.

IKILLEDSUPERMAN_ZL1 · 08-01-2020, 10:14 AM

I'm installing my EBC this weekend. Where are you guys mounting the solenoid? My turbo kit is the Huron single kit.

03-03-2020, 08:29 AM	#1
FrankT 400HP used to be enough.. Drives: 2010 2SS rs manual Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Central NC Posts: 772	Boost Controller recommendations I'm probably going to install a boost controller on the Huron Speed twin kit I have. For the people who have done this, did you use one solenoid or two? I think there are advantages to doing it either way, I'm just curious what has worked for other people. __________________ Build thread: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=47925

03-03-2020, 10:35 AM	#4
hillshooter Drives: 2015 Camaro SS commemorative Join Date: May 2015 Location: Utah Posts: 425	AEM TruBoost is common and affordable. Single port and uses a standard PWM type signal. __________________ 2015 Camaro SS, LS3 Stroker, PRC heads,CUSTOM CAM. AGP 68/68 with custom Hot and Cold side. Fore triple pumps, Holley terminator X. BMR drag suspension with carlyle brake kit. 15" ET drags and 17" skinnies. ZL1 3.73 gears , aluminum driveshaft. TH400 with circle D converter.

03-03-2020, 12:01 PM	#5
dreksnot Served USN - Atomic Chimp Drives: 13 Camaro LSX434 TT M6, 21 ZLE A10 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 1,603 View My Garage	A single solenoid may get you about 2x the wastegate spring in boost (e.g., you have an 8# spring, you may get up to 16# boost with the EBC). This is generally fine with a SBE LS3/L99 setup. A dual solenoid may get up 3-4x the wastegate spring. You will loose precise adjustments when getting high in boost, like adjusting a few WG duty cycle point may get you a larger swing in boost. __________________ In excess of 1,000WHP LSX434 \| AGP 65/65 TT \| BTR Equalizer Intake \| Trickflow 245cc cathedral \| BTR custom cam \| Cortex EBC \| n2mb WOT \| ID-1700x \| Brisk GR12S \| RPM Lv 7 TR6060 \| AGP's Triple 525LPH Fore Fuel \| Monster LT1-S Triple \| 4.11 DSS Proform 9", CF driveshaft, 1400hp axles \| Hurst Line Lock \| MGW Retro Short Throw w/old skool Hurst T-handle \| ADM solid subframe mounts \| Prothane Motor Mounts \| Revshift Poly Trans insert \| Moreno camber/caster plates

03-03-2020, 12:57 PM	#6
NoDakZ/28 Drives: 2014 Z/28 CTF Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: North Dakota Posts: 625 View My Garage	Dual solenoid eBoost2, love it. __________________ 2014 1LE - Sold 2014 Z/28 #99008 CTF SIM

03-03-2020, 02:01 PM	#7
graf101 Trouble_SM Drives: 17' Summit White ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Midlothian, TX Posts: 449	Boostleash pulse controller with built in bump feature. It also data logs each run and shows boost throughout the run. __________________

03-03-2020, 09:01 AM	#2
Omega Drives: G8 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NJ Posts: 251	I use a single solenoid GFB3 on a twin kit. No complaints here Sent from my Pixel 4 XL using Tapatalk

03-04-2020, 08:17 AM	#8
joshnmn 2&THEHIT Drives: 5th Gen Camaro; 5th Gen Ram 3500 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Garner, NC Posts: 1,012 View My Garage	good stuff here guys. Thanks for all the different responses.

03-04-2020, 09:24 AM	#9
ttshovel Drives: 12 camaro ss, 72 chevelle, 91camaro Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: findlay,oh Posts: 2,069	I was using the built in boost controller on ms3. It's a total pos so I'm switching to the boost leash. I'm using co2 as well. Highly recommend using it __________________ 12 camaro ss 427lsx, th400, f310 heads, crower shaft mounts, gpi specd solid roller, shearerfab 2k hp a/w, twin bullseye 88mm turbos, hughes pro ssx bolt together converter, holley dominator, 8.50 cert, backhalf, Ford 9", 33x17x16 tires, c16 fuel

03-04-2020, 01:13 PM	#10
bayarea408 Drives: T Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: CA Posts: 803	Im on aem tru boost, its really simple and has a scramble option, open loop style controller. If i could do it over again i'd get an Eboost 2, just to play with boost by gear.

03-04-2020, 09:55 PM	#11
dreksnot Served USN - Atomic Chimp Drives: 13 Camaro LSX434 TT M6, 21 ZLE A10 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 1,603 View My Garage	I have the AEM TruBoost currently. Really like it for as simple as it is and use both boost settings A and B, plus have the Scramble hooked up. Overboost protection works well. Easy to program right on the gauge. Recently I purchased a Cortez. It has a lot of bells and whistles including boost by gear and can control meth, nitrous, secondary fuel pumps, and/or do scramble. I haven't had time to swap out controllers just yet. Expecting it to be really groovy. __________________ In excess of 1,000WHP LSX434 \| AGP 65/65 TT \| BTR Equalizer Intake \| Trickflow 245cc cathedral \| BTR custom cam \| Cortex EBC \| n2mb WOT \| ID-1700x \| Brisk GR12S \| RPM Lv 7 TR6060 \| AGP's Triple 525LPH Fore Fuel \| Monster LT1-S Triple \| 4.11 DSS Proform 9", CF driveshaft, 1400hp axles \| Hurst Line Lock \| MGW Retro Short Throw w/old skool Hurst T-handle \| ADM solid subframe mounts \| Prothane Motor Mounts \| Revshift Poly Trans insert \| Moreno camber/caster plates

03-05-2020, 07:59 AM	#12
FrankT 400HP used to be enough.. Drives: 2010 2SS rs manual Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Central NC Posts: 772	Thanks for all the responses, everyone. I appreciate the help. Frank __________________ Build thread: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=47925

08-01-2020, 10:14 AM	#14
IKILLEDSUPERMAN_ZL1 Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Wichita,KS Posts: 603	I'm installing my EBC this weekend. Where are you guys mounting the solenoid? My turbo kit is the Huron single kit. __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS, 6.0 iron block forged bottom end, Dart heads, BTR intake, Huron twin turbo kit, Summit stage 3 twin turbo cam, Circle D stage 4 6L90, 3800 FTI converter. BMR suspension, Viking coil overs, Fore triple pump fuel system.