Hks evc5/6

Cell · 06-30-2013, 04:07 PM

Can the HKS EVC 5/6 be used as a boost gauge too or is it better to have a separate boost gauge?

Thanks

W.O.W. 370Z · 06-30-2013, 05:17 PM

Yes it can. I used mine as one and kept the interior clean with no gauges.

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tibal · 07-02-2013, 01:01 PM

I am currently using my EVC5 as one since my carputer overheated and is not turning on

Chuck33079 · 07-02-2013, 01:11 PM

Personally, I'd always have a standalone boost gauge rather than only running the boost controller. Electronic stuff fails more often than mechanical gauges in my experience.

Sh0velMan · 07-02-2013, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Personally, I'd always have a standalone boost gauge rather than only running the boost controller. Electronic stuff fails more often than mechanical gauges in my experience.

Who really runs mechanical boost gauges though? Most people don't like the delay/under-reported response you get from a true mechanical gauge.

In my car, I could justify it because the total tube length would be less than 24 inches, but in most people's cars, where they wanna run it up the A pillar... Yeah, they're gonna be using electronic gauges with a sender mounted in the engine compartment.

Chuck33079 · 07-02-2013, 02:14 PM

True, but even a boost gauge with a electronic sender has less to fail than a boost controller. I'd always have a separate gauge rather than relying on the boost controller. I've heard of plenty of boost controllers ******** the bed. Not nearly as many reports of failed gauges.

Sh0velMan · 07-02-2013, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuck33079

True, but even a boost gauge with a electronic sender has less to fail than a boost controller. I'd always have a separate gauge rather than relying on the boost controller. I've heard of plenty of boost controllers ******** the bed. Not nearly as many reports of failed gauges.

Oh I totally agree.

Just doing my due diligence as the The370Z Designated Devil's Advocate.

Rob@TSM · 07-02-2013, 02:33 PM

I have had customers use the Boost Controller as their gauge in the past, however I prefer a gauge which is on the pillar and much easier to see during a pull.

As far as electronics failing, I have yet to have such an issue with quality aftermarket components, however I have see vac/boost reference lines blow off components due to improper installation.

SPOHN · 07-02-2013, 06:28 PM

EVC 6 FTW. Can't wait to see mine in action.

phunk · 07-02-2013, 10:19 PM

10s years on my evc5. Pulled it from my 350z. No secondary boost gauge... I don't think it's important enough to be worthy of extra wiring and clutter. If the evc should fail... I would replace it of course. So I would never be without a boost gauge.

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Cell A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,449 Drives: A Garbage Truck Rep Power: 21	Hks evc5/6 Can the HKS EVC 5/6 be used as a boost gauge too or is it better to have a separate boost gauge? Thanks Last edited by Cell; 06-30-2013 at 04:12 PM.

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W.O.W. 370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Miami Posts: 1,757 Drives: 2010 Touring Sport Z Rep Power: 19	Yes it can. I used mine as one and kept the interior clean with no gauges. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I317 using Tapatalk 2 tibal likes this.

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tibal Track Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Safest Town In America Posts: 987 Drives: TT-370Z and 2.5RS Rep Power: 17	I am currently using my EVC5 as one since my carputer overheated and is not turning on __________________ 2010 - PG - M6 - 370zTT 453/409 6lbs IG @TRbal10 TEAM FLY1 MOTORSPORTS

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Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29538	Personally, I'd always have a standalone boost gauge rather than only running the boost controller. Electronic stuff fails more often than mechanical gauges in my experience. tibal likes this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

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Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29538	True, but even a boost gauge with a electronic sender has less to fail than a boost controller. I'd always have a separate gauge rather than relying on the boost controller. I've heard of plenty of boost controllers ******** the bed. Not nearly as many reports of failed gauges. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

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Rob@TSM Base Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Alpharetta GA Posts: 193 Drives: G35TT Rep Power: 11	I have had customers use the Boost Controller as their gauge in the past, however I prefer a gauge which is on the pillar and much easier to see during a pull. As far as electronics failing, I have yet to have such an issue with quality aftermarket components, however I have see vac/boost reference lines blow off components due to improper installation. __________________ Rob Harper Call: 678-297-7770 rob@topspeedtuned.com TopSpeedTuned.com Dyno Tuning, Parts, Sales, Service, Fabrication

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phunk A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,655 Drives: 370 Rep Power: 944523	10s years on my evc5. Pulled it from my 350z. No secondary boost gauge... I don't think it's important enough to be worthy of extra wiring and clutter. If the evc should fail... I would replace it of course. So I would never be without a boost gauge. tibal and SPOHN like this. __________________ Charles @ CJ Motorsports : Website \| Facebook \| Instagram \| YouTube Home of the 9 second, stock longblock, stock drivetrain 6MT 370z. 9.91 @ 142mph