Some, very few, know of my recent misfortunes with my manual boost controller. It was leaking at the track the day I ran a 13.3 causing a horrid idle and blown charge pipes with the boost spike/wheel-hop combo...

Needless to say I pulled some things together and picked up the Apexi AVCRII special edition. I already have the Apexi RSM-GP, and the Apexi turbo timer. The last things to replace/add are Apexi electric gauges instead of my Stewart Warner mechanical boost/vac gauge. I'd like to have all Apexi product for my metering and controls. Everything excluding the fuel and ignition management.

VIDEO ADDED 6-23-06!!:
http://media.putfile.com/DezodS2-wit...boost-solenoid

Anyway, here's a great DIY for those wanting to drop over 500 bucks on a boost controller and get into some real hardcore racing ...

First...
Open up the package and drool over the wonderful unit. Unpack some things and get familiar with it. Carefully read through a lot of the directions and the wiring diagrams. I can get into specifics about wiring and connecting the vacuum lines, but everyone may do it differently so I'll leave it up to you (for example, I have a jumper harness, already had the RSM and the Emanage, so I tapped into those units, instead of the ECU.)

Here's the boost control solenoid. This is attached to either your actuator or wastegate. It's connected differently for the wastegate, and requires you to put one of the brass fittings in a different spot.




I made my own bracket and used a longer M6 bolt to attach it to a stock clip holder right above the alternator.

Replaced the old OEM bracket bolt with a longer M6 one so I could still give it the necessary torque.



Here's the solenoid installed. Who said it can't look OEM? Notice that the vauum line and the power lines are all concealed. Spend the extra time and do it right so you know you wont have to do this again. Notice carefully how the solenoid is bolted into that little tab I made. It barely stands out which is a good thing, but it holds very securely.



Now the MAP sensor that comes with the boost controller. I know! A boost controller with a MAP sensor? This bad boy can actually have a target boost set, and through computer control, completely eliminate boost spikes all together. If the boost is falling off at the top end, this unit can compensate for it, and raise it as the rpms go up. It does a lot more than this but it's 3AM and I'm tired. Plus I still need to finish cleaning the car haha... Notice in these pics the Greddy MAP sensor as well. Both units handle about 3 bar (45psi) and are pretty well hidden behind any strut bar on the market. If you remove the cover for your windsheild wiper motor, you can actually use nuts and bolts and really torque that thing down.


Here's the VERY clean and safe way to wire the harnesses. Notice it being away from heat and the fuel rail. Zip ties are your friend.


The MAPs with the strut bar installed:



Now the inside... Here's the mess of wires before I cleaned it up. This stuff isn't for the faint of heart so either take your time or pay a professional. I did fix the wiring mess with electrical tape and zip ties, but this gives you a good idea of what's actually involved.


And the end result? I kick-butt controller that makes you feel like you're running a space shuttle. Before people comment on the placement of this... I'm working on removing most of the ICE and we're setting this tC up to be a verrry aggressive track car. Built motor, high boost (25+ psi), and a lot more goodies to make it all work. These locations are the easiest for me to see when I'm racing and they're easy to get to to make adjustments. One extra wire doesn't bother me if the units are functional.

All Apexi units (two on top, one on the steering column), with the gauges to the right (boost and AEM Wide-band).


Some random shots to show you what it can do. This unit can also monitor speed, rpm, voltage, solenoid duty cycle, and injector duty cycle (disables rpm monitor).





Set your boost and solenoid duty cycle here.


This unit can also adjust boost by RPM, gear, and speed.



The Apexi RSM can monitor Speed, RPM, Voltage, and G-force in all 4 directions. It can data-log all of these values either on a graph, or showing peak values. And NO I did NOT rev to that RPM on this car. I think it was a voltage glitch when I was wiring some other things. The speed it shows is from the 1/4 mile passes. That part is accurate.



Get ready for some links and other things. Whatcha guys think? Any questions or concerns? Comments?


Want to put products like these in your tC? Click the links below and order what you need. We have anything you need to make your project what you want it to be.
LINKS TO BUY:

Greddy Emanage: $299.99
http://www.dezod.com/pd_greddy_emanage_systemmain.cfm

Greddy MAP sensor: $115
http://www.dezod.com/pd_greddy_30kgcm2.cfm

Greddy/tC PnP harness (no splicing needed) $299
http://www.dezod.com/pd_dezod_motors...reddy_blue.cfm

AEM UEGO Wide-band A/F Gauge: $306
http://www.dezod.com/pd_aem_singlechannel_uego.cfm

Apexi RSM-GP: $266
http://www.dezod.com/pd_apexi_revspeed.cfm

Apexi RSM G-sensor: $70
http://www.dezod.com/pd_apexi_revspeed_gsensor.cfm

Apexi Mounting Bracket (for RSM-GP. The AVCR includes a bracket): $20
http://www.dezod.com/pd_apexi_revspeed_mounting.cfm

Apexi AVCR (not the black special edition): $507
-Includes MAP sensor, mounting bracket
http://www.dezod.com/pd_apexi_super.cfm

 

Wow! looks great. Keep up the good work. Gauges look great where they are right now.

 

WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYY too muc eye candy for wandering eyes. i would hide that **** if i were you. when i have my boosted integra type-R i put my boost controller in my visor, and the VAFC in my cubby hole. just makes every theif in america want you car

 

^^^ He’s right. Be careful where you park.

 

dont worry he'll be fine....

we're going to be roommates here in about 1 1/2 months...

i'm all for throwing down.... curb stomp what...


look hawt Joe! Cant wait to see this shiz!

 

Dude is that a fake CF dash kit?

 

where?? it jus looks like he painted it blue, looks clean . . .

 

WoW! Looks better in person than in box. Yeah Joe!!! Your such a baller.

 

Did I saw it right?? 11,627 RPM's ... WOW!!!!

 

^he said it was voltage glitch when he was wiring some other stuff

 

BTW, Joe is prepping for the Modified Photo Shoot Sat!

 

sweet...this car gets better and better by the day man...keep up the good work Joe

 

Vid Added
http://media.putfile.com/DezodS2-wit...boost-solenoid

 

Having fun are we? LOL

 

Nice display of speed joe.

 

if this wasnt my everyday driver (and under warranty ....and I made more $$) Dezod hands down would be the company I would choose. I have been following the forum for over a year now and I think you guys have the whole package together and have great customer support (from what i hear).

 

Thanks! We try.

 

I LOVE BEING DRUNK TO THE POINT WHERE THE DRINK GOES DOWN LIKE WATER!!! CARELESS DRUNKENESS!!!

 

Eat some carrots. In the center part.

 

I think its time for you to have another beer.