the grimmspeed 3 port boost solenoid (EBC)

[blkspeed6]

so im getting my car tuned and i was wondering about this 3 port boost soleniod any feedback would be nice. just kinda want to get the idea of how it works and if it is tunable with the access port. thanks

[triplejumper18]

Cobb Surgeline wants me to get it when I put on my 3071.

[rfinkle2]

Although it isn't a Grimmspeed, the same general principals apply...

Perrin Performance - Boost control explained

[blkspeed6]

so then it would help me with power and not blow my motor with a proper tune. it will help me better manage boost correct?

[triplejumper18]

Originally Posted by blkspeed6 so then it would help me with power and not blow my motor with a proper tune. it will help me better manage boost correct?

3 port EBCS with a larger than stock turbo with EWG, it will manage boost better with a proper AP tune.

[blkspeed6]

So then I shouldn't have the boost controller until I get a bigger turbo?

[rfinkle2]

Originally Posted by blkspeed6 So then I shouldn't have the boost controller until I get a bigger turbo?

You can still realize the benefits of a 3 port without going bigger turbo.

[blkspeed6]

I feel like I'm talking / going in circles. Like I remember I got bitched out on the Mazda forum because I said I was going to use a mbc and everyone called me stupid and I was going to blow my motor. So I feel like if I get this ebc with a tune I should be fine if they set it to a good boost pressure correct?

[BrianZX10R]

The grimmspeed has not worked for anyone i know of with Big turbo and EWG. Not me especially.. look into it before the buy mine sits plugged in but unused

[blkspeed6]

But Brian would you of bought the 3 port if you were still on your stock turbo? Do you think I could add a few pounds safely?

[BrianZX10R]

if i was still on stock turbo i would use the factory solenoid... or a MBC

im pretty sure dustin, the mazdaspeed guru says good things about it

[rfinkle2]

I can't even pretend to know how to tune for a 3 port etc. but I had an Evo, and one of the best tuners on the east coast tuned my car. I was on a stock turbo, and he said that a 3 port would make an appreciable difference in the ability to control boost and in overall boost response.

I would imagine the person @ Cobb could explain their recommendation and you could decide whether or not it would be worth it for you to utilize a 3 port.

[blkspeed6]

You went from a evo to a speed 3 ? Must of been a big difference. My buddy has a evo nine. With tbe intake lower intercooler piping and cams valve springs and tuned at cbrd.and it's very fast. And I guess I won't use the 3 port until I decied to go big turbo. If it won't even work.

[jwilkins88]

The three port solenoid is better than the stock solenoid and it will help with control the boost. I don't have any experience with this particular solenoid, but my AEM three port works like a charm

[blkspeed6]

But you have a big turbo. My debate is if will do any good on the stock turbo with a tune. Or is it even worth it.

[jwilkins88]

Right... But it will hold and control boost better than the stock solenoid.

[triplejumper18]

Originally Posted by BrianGT3076 The grimmspeed has not worked for anyone i know of with Big turbo and EWG. Not me especially.. look into it before the buy mine sits plugged in but unused

Tim Bailey told me tonight to get either Grimmspeed or Perrin 3 port EBCS.

[blkspeed6]

I don't know who Tim bailey is but I'm kind of leaning towards a 3 port just too control it better like j Wilkins said. Does Tim bailey have a 3 port?

[triplejumper18]

Originally Posted by blkspeed6 I don't know who Tim bailey is but I'm kind of leaning towards a 3 port just too control it better like j Wilkins said. Does Tim bailey have a 3 port?

Tim Bailey - Tuner/General Manager
Tim Bailey is the Top Tuner and General Manager of COBB Tuning Surgeline as well as the Lead Tuner for COBB Tuning Research and Development. Tim has been tuning cars for over a decade and has thousands of tunes to his credit, including top-ranked Solo2, Open Class Rally, Time Attack and SCCA IT race cars. Tim is well versed in all forms of engine management from AccessTUNER Pro tools to standalone-type engine management systems. From simple Stage 2 builds to complex big-turbo and built engine tunes, Tim has done it all. If it has wheels and engine management, Tim can tune it for street or track!

[blkspeed6]

Damn that Is what I like to hear. Thank you. Will Tim tune my car? HAha.

[jwilkins88]

Originally Posted by blkspeed6 Damn that Is what I like to hear. Thank you. Will Tim tune my car? HAha.

Only if you suck his dick.





If he thinks you're cute, you might be able to get away with giving him a handjob

[blkspeed6]

Dude j wilk your speed 3 must be really nice. Almost 500whp. Is crazy. I hope I myself will see that for my speed6 one day. Who's the guy Dustin who tuned your car. I see z lot of people have been tuned by him with big turbos.

[jwilkins88]

Originally Posted by blkspeed6 Dude j wilk your speed 3 must be really nice. Almost 500whp. Is crazy. I hope I myself will see that for my speed6 one day. Who's the guy Dustin who tuned your car. I see z lot of people have been tuned by him with big turbos.

Dustin is a super kickass member here who is smart as fuck and tunes like nobody's business.

He's a cool dude. He's running a huge ass turbo. He likes anal sex. His username on here is djuosnteisn. When that man speaks, pay attention. You will learn something

[driver311]

I actually heard that scientists from one of the big name colleges back east raised him as an orphan child and taught him everything they know about everything. Could be just a rumor but the man is a legacy!

[jwilkins88]

Some say that he was raised by wolves and actually taught the wolves how to use indoor plumbing......

And that he once made 200 whp from a pine derby car......


All we know, is.... He's called djuosnteisn

[Blackspeed]

Originally Posted by blkspeed6 I feel like I'm talking / going in circles. Like I remember I got bitched out on the Mazda forum because I said I was going to use a mbc and everyone called me stupid and I was going to blow my motor. So I feel like if I get this ebc with a tune I should be fine if they set it to a good boost pressure correct?

You DO realize that what you have is a Boost Control Selenoid, and not an Electronic Boost Controller. The ECU controls the BCS. This is why it is "plug and play". Read up on BCS. I think someone provided a link a few posts up.

[rfinkle2]

Originally Posted by blkspeed6 You went from a evo to a speed 3 ? Must of been a big difference. My buddy has a evo nine. With tbe intake lower intercooler piping and cams valve springs and tuned at cbrd.and it's very fast. And I guess I won't use the 3 port until I decied to go big turbo. If it won't even work.

With all due respect, what about my post led you to believe that a 3 port won't "work"?
You asked a question, and got some very detailed answers from people who said that the 3 port is superior on stock AND BT setups.

I don't usually get angry at posts, questions, etc., but if someone decides to take the time to look up a link, and give you personal experience, please, @ the very least read the post properly.

[blkspeed6]

I never said I didn't read your posts dude. Calm down. I said it might not work because brain said his stays plugged in and does not work that's where I got that from. No need to be an ass.

[rfinkle2]

Originally Posted by blkspeed6 I never said I didn't read your posts dude. Calm down. I said it might not work because brain said his stays plugged in and does not work that's where I got that from. No need to be an ass.

Originally Posted by rfinkle2 With all due respect, what about my post led you to believe that a 3 port won't "work"? You asked a question, and got some very detailed answers from people who said that the 3 port is superior on stock AND BT setups. I don't usually get angry at posts, questions, etc., but if someone decides to take the time to look up a link, and give you personal experience, please, @ the very least read the post properly.

See, you don't read posts carefully. My response to you was just about as much as you are ever going to get pampered here.

[blkspeed6]

Okay dude whatever you say.

[BrianZX10R]

so much love in here

[zx2man]

I am going with the Grimmspeed 3 port for my 3071 ewg setup. The Grimmspeed has had high praise for other platforms for awhile, but for some reason Cobb tuners were having some issues with 3port on the mazdaspeed 3/6. That is NO longer the issue, they have now gotten around that and it is what many Cobb Tuners prefer to tune a Big turbo with.

Yes Tim Bailey is a fuckin Genius. He is one of the elite tuners in this country. He has worked with other tuning solutions besides Cobb for many years as well. I would dare to say he might be the best Subaru tuner in North America, and as for the mazda platform, well hes the guy behind the scenes last couple of years,developing maps and tuning for our car, so yeah fuckin awesome...If you plan to get tuned by him, you will be in good hands

[BrianZX10R]

so wait, the grimmspeed can work with the ap now with an EWG??

[TRex]

i was also going to pick up the 3port to run with my stock turbo for awhile and having it if/when i got big....my understanding though in the stock form...it is plug and play....it doesnt seem we have come to a conclusion either way here...

here is the page for the subby one
GrimmSpeed

NOTE it is not a Electronic boost controller...it is simply an upgrade boost soleniod...thats why me thinks plug and play with the stock turbo and tune is a-ok

[triple_threat]

I am running the grimmspeed 3 port on stock turbo. It allowed me to up my boost and run less wgdc to do it. Its very easy to tune it with atr, i would suggest using the new boost based tuning. Start with low values in you wgdc tables and work up from there. Boost as never been smoother for me and my car feels great!

Just noticed i dont have vip status anymore, time to donate again. Def well worth it!

[zx2man]

Originally Posted by BrianGT3076 so wait, the grimmspeed can work with the ap now with an EWG??

I was 99.999999% sure...but just for you Brian lol, I called surgeline little bit ago. YES sir, you can indeed run Big turbo+EWG and Grimmspeed 3 port.

I also had to double check since this is my future setup haha.

[blkspeed6]

I will be purchasing this 3 port boost solenoid Don't know if I want Perrin or grim speed

[Speed3eak]

Originally Posted by rfinkle2 Although it isn't a Grimmspeed, the same general principals apply... Perrin Performance - Boost control explained

Thank you x 1000

That is exactly what I needed to read to finally wrap my head around why higher wgdc = more boost.

That article is a great read if you don't understand how boost control systems work.

[rfinkle2]

Originally Posted by triple_threat I am running the grimmspeed 3 port on stock turbo. It allowed me to up my boost and run less wgdc to do it. Its very easy to tune it with atr, i would suggest using the new boost based tuning. Start with low values in you wgdc tables and work up from there. Boost as never been smoother for me and my car feels great! Just noticed i dont have vip status anymore, time to donate again. Def well worth it!

Originally Posted by Speed3eak Thank you x 1000 That is exactly what I needed to read to finally wrap my head around why higher wgdc = more boost. That article is a great read if you don't understand how boost control systems work.

No problem.. unfortunately, that will be my last positive contribution to the forum, do to the asshole comments from asshole people who don't know shit about what they are talking about.

[triplejumper18]

Originally Posted by rfinkle2 No problem.. unfortunately, that will be my last positive contribution to the forum, do to the asshole comments from asshole people who don't know shit about what they are talking about.

You've provided one useful item to MSF. Give yourself a cookie.


BTW, make sure you monitor your WOT pulls!