TRD EBC????

[NRDriver]

does anyone know what the toyota ebc for the supercharger kit does? i have one in my car from the previous owner and am wondering if its something i would want to use on my turbo setup

[KILLA CAM]

It's been a long time since I've seen this discussed, but I'm pretty sure it cuts boost when shifting, and I know it was debated, but some thought it did not boost in 1st gear for the auto EBC. I'm sure one of the OG's will give you a better answer...

-Killa

[akora12]

I don't think it would work, but I'm no turbo expert either. If you're manual, I would assume a typical boost controller would be more effective since we don't really need the EBC anyways.

[lilm]

for autos there is no boost in first and in between shifintg and in a 5 spd there is no boost in first....

[STYLSH]

Also cuts boost a couple hundred rpms before fuel cut.

[no_escape]

It's been a long time since I've seen this discussed, but I'm pretty sure it cuts boost when shifting...
-Killa

Wouldn't a BOV take care of that for a turbo setup? I would assume you wouldn't need an EBC if you have a BOV.

[JvR]

Hi, if I'm right ....you ask: can i use (do i need) the EBC for a turbocharged setup.

Answer is ....NO!

The EBC only works with the S/C. It controls the valve of the S/C (blue circle):

(sorry about the mess... i will clean it up this year )

But if you can use the signal to control a boost valve maybe you can use it.

So the risk,without EBC is, that you kill your gear-box...but with a turbo setup i think you have to change/replace it one day anyway.

[NRDriver]

thanks alot. i think that answers it for me

[gnegroni]

for autos there is no boost in first and in between shifintg and in a 5 spd there is no boost in first....

Wow, that sucks! Absolutely no boost in 1st gear. I think Toyota was scared? Why not use something ALA Mazdaspeed3 where full boost will only be seen from 3rd gear on, but partial boost is available in 1st and 2nd?