Anyone with a DIY on EBC?
03-04-2008, 04:07 PM
#2
Originally Posted by jeffie7
Wondering if anyone knows of any DIYs for installing a boost controller in the 350Z
Looks pretty straight forward, however, its always nice to see it done.
Looks pretty straight forward, however, its always nice to see it done.
03-04-2008, 05:16 PM
#3
Originally Posted by superchargedg
Jeff i install everything myself but when it comes to electronics i wont touch it.Pm dave at ft as he installed my hks evc6 unit.
12v power
12v power ign
ground
throttle signal line and engine rpm signal line are the two that I question, I've yet to pull out the Z manual but I'm sure I could find it. I'm just trying to see if anyone has a DIY or pictures of what wires they used.
I'm also not in any hurry since the car isn't even here at least not for another week or so. also the turbo kit hasn't come in yet.
03-04-2008, 05:58 PM
#5
Originally Posted by failsafe306
What kind of BC? You don't need a tach or TPS signal.
If thats not needed then the install would be super straight forward.
I wonder why it needs a constant 12V as with a 12V ign. I guess so it doesn't lose what ever settings are saved? then again maybe I read it wrong and it only needs a 12V ign.
I opened the package at work and read over the instructions once, again it wont get installed for awhile so I didn't dig into the details.
As far as the hoses and such goes, it looks super easy.
03-04-2008, 06:35 PM
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if you need the throttle position line or rpm signal lines you can goto pins 50/62 or 60/52 (cant remember the numbers). You have to dig through the wiring harness on the ecu to tap them. check the nitrous boards, they have the pins and information there.
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03-04-2008, 06:38 PM
#8
Originally Posted by Cux350z
if you need the throttle position line or rpm signal lines you can goto pins 50/62 or 60/52 (cant remember the numbers). You have to dig through the wiring harness on the ecu to tap them. check the nitrous boards, they have the pins and information there.
03-06-2008, 12:19 PM
#10
For basic general boost controller operation, you don't need the RPM and speed sensor wires connected. Just as you stated, 12V, 12V switched power, and a ground.
If it helps, I used an HKS EVC6 and based on your selection for location, I chose, just above the shifter on the curved portion of the console below the temp dials...
I lifted the center console and tapped the cigarette lighter power for 12V switch power & found a suitable ground. I don't think the EC6 needs constant 12V. It has internal memory so constant 12V is not necessary.
I had it up and running in about 30 minutes. The hoses are very straight forward...only problem was my instructions were in Japanese.
Good Luck.
If it helps, I used an HKS EVC6 and based on your selection for location, I chose, just above the shifter on the curved portion of the console below the temp dials...
I lifted the center console and tapped the cigarette lighter power for 12V switch power & found a suitable ground. I don't think the EC6 needs constant 12V. It has internal memory so constant 12V is not necessary.
I had it up and running in about 30 minutes. The hoses are very straight forward...only problem was my instructions were in Japanese.
Good Luck.
03-06-2008, 12:34 PM
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Most electronics draw their power from the constant +12, and only use the switched +12 as a signal to switch on/off. The reason behind this is that many switched +12 lines have a low current rating, whereas constant +12V are usually rated for a higher current.
The EVC VI probably doesn't draw a lot of amps, so it should be alright, but I would still attach it to a constant +12V rather than only to a switched +12V
The EVC VI probably doesn't draw a lot of amps, so it should be alright, but I would still attach it to a constant +12V rather than only to a switched +12V
03-06-2008, 01:57 PM
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I figured the EBC used the speed/rpm lines to help it with building boost in different gears. Or does the EBC learn due to the load of the motor/boost?
If I only need the 2 12V and ground I'll just tie it in with my gauges and hard wired radar detector. Both of those tie into the lines where my A/V box is (tv in the dash) that should be easy enough. The rest of the install looks simple as can be.
Once I sit in the car with the gauge I'll figure out a placement, it is going to double as my boost gauge so I want it somewhere I can see it. Then again as long as the A/F readings are good, I guess it doesn't really matter, as long as it keeps a peek boost record.
On another note, this EBC is TINY! I use to have a AVC-R, that AVC-R is a big VS this HKS.
If I only need the 2 12V and ground I'll just tie it in with my gauges and hard wired radar detector. Both of those tie into the lines where my A/V box is (tv in the dash) that should be easy enough. The rest of the install looks simple as can be.
Once I sit in the car with the gauge I'll figure out a placement, it is going to double as my boost gauge so I want it somewhere I can see it. Then again as long as the A/F readings are good, I guess it doesn't really matter, as long as it keeps a peek boost record.
On another note, this EBC is TINY! I use to have a AVC-R, that AVC-R is a big VS this HKS.
03-06-2008, 02:14 PM
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Originally Posted by jeffie7
I figured the EBC used the speed/rpm lines to help it with building boost in different gears. Or does the EBC learn due to the load of the motor/boost?
If I only need the 2 12V and ground I'll just tie it in with my gauges and hard wired radar detector. Both of those tie into the lines where my A/V box is (tv in the dash) that should be easy enough. The rest of the install looks simple as can be.
Once I sit in the car with the gauge I'll figure out a placement, it is going to double as my boost gauge so I want it somewhere I can see it. Then again as long as the A/F readings are good, I guess it doesn't really matter, as long as it keeps a peek boost record.
On another note, this EBC is TINY! I use to have a AVC-R, that AVC-R is a big VS this HKS.
If I only need the 2 12V and ground I'll just tie it in with my gauges and hard wired radar detector. Both of those tie into the lines where my A/V box is (tv in the dash) that should be easy enough. The rest of the install looks simple as can be.
Once I sit in the car with the gauge I'll figure out a placement, it is going to double as my boost gauge so I want it somewhere I can see it. Then again as long as the A/F readings are good, I guess it doesn't really matter, as long as it keeps a peek boost record.
On another note, this EBC is TINY! I use to have a AVC-R, that AVC-R is a big VS this HKS.
03-07-2008, 05:20 AM
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To be clear:
The EVC only needs a switched 12v source. If you hooked up to a constant 12v source, the evc would be on all the time.
I just installed the medic's old EVC 6, it took about 10 minutes.
I didn't install the RPM/speed or throttle wires. So far boost is pretty stable. I would like to log some boost but...its snowing in Texas.
The EVC only needs a switched 12v source. If you hooked up to a constant 12v source, the evc would be on all the time.
I just installed the medic's old EVC 6, it took about 10 minutes.
I didn't install the RPM/speed or throttle wires. So far boost is pretty stable. I would like to log some boost but...its snowing in Texas.
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