Van
09-30-2000, 11:22 PM
I got it from RRE for $350.00. RRE answered all of my questions on the phone *before* I ordered from them, were very friendly, informed, and offered me help if I had any problems.
Install was fairly easy. There is a control "motor" that you need to install in the engine compartment. It took me longer to figure out where to put this than anything else. I finally mounted it to the battery box. Directions are easy to follow, dialing it in couldn't possibly be easier, user interface is incredibly friendly and switching between hi and lo boost settings is at the push of a button. All new hoses, clamps, zip ties, and screws are included.
I wanted the avc-r but after hearing about many user problems and that it wasn't user friendly, I went with this unit for less money. I personally see major changes in altitude and ambient temperature on my daily commute, so I decided on the Profec B rather than the manual boost controllers out there. I had a simple bleeder valve on the car previously and I liked it, but this is the way to go. The bleeder valve would give me variation in boost levels depending on altitude and temp. outside. Once I set the boost levels on this, that variation problem was gone.
A control setting unit mounts in the car. There are not many places to put this. I mounted mine to the dash (right below the instrument cluster) on the left side of the steering wheel, so that the face is straight up (kinda angled towards driver,) behind the turn signal switch. It is out of the way, easily viewed and adjusted at this location. It is much smaller than what I expected. I've only had it a few days, so after awhile, I will edit this post for any durability issues. At this point, I would highly recommend the Profec B for: convenience, user friendliness, setting flexibility, completeness of package, ease of installation and price.
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Rocky Mountain
'91 Talon Tsi AWD - modified
Live, Learn, Love, Bleed DSM...
Install was fairly easy. There is a control "motor" that you need to install in the engine compartment. It took me longer to figure out where to put this than anything else. I finally mounted it to the battery box. Directions are easy to follow, dialing it in couldn't possibly be easier, user interface is incredibly friendly and switching between hi and lo boost settings is at the push of a button. All new hoses, clamps, zip ties, and screws are included.
I wanted the avc-r but after hearing about many user problems and that it wasn't user friendly, I went with this unit for less money. I personally see major changes in altitude and ambient temperature on my daily commute, so I decided on the Profec B rather than the manual boost controllers out there. I had a simple bleeder valve on the car previously and I liked it, but this is the way to go. The bleeder valve would give me variation in boost levels depending on altitude and temp. outside. Once I set the boost levels on this, that variation problem was gone.
A control setting unit mounts in the car. There are not many places to put this. I mounted mine to the dash (right below the instrument cluster) on the left side of the steering wheel, so that the face is straight up (kinda angled towards driver,) behind the turn signal switch. It is out of the way, easily viewed and adjusted at this location. It is much smaller than what I expected. I've only had it a few days, so after awhile, I will edit this post for any durability issues. At this point, I would highly recommend the Profec B for: convenience, user friendliness, setting flexibility, completeness of package, ease of installation and price.
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Rocky Mountain
'91 Talon Tsi AWD - modified
Live, Learn, Love, Bleed DSM...