some people say they like the manual pressure regulators better than boost controllers, but you decide.. manual boost controllers are also a lot cheaper.
Hi fellas, this is only my second post, first in the honda forum. Spend most of my time in the drift forum, so here goes.
Yes manual boost regulators are cheaper, but when it comes to boost management, cheaper doesn't neccesarily mean better. Some of the drawbacks to manuals are the fact that you have to get under the hood to adjust them. Now if your building a drag car this is a feasible way to go, but it sounds like your looking for something more geared for the street. Kinda hard to get someone to take you seriously at a light when you hop out, pop the lid, and fiddle. Gives a new meaning to run-n-gun
Boost controllers however have many advantages. Some units out there have fuzzy logic. This allows you to set your boost points and theshholds and let the unit worry about the big stuff. Some units also have multiple options for boost control. A lot like the presets on your radio. Hence you can have presets for drag and daily driving. This also , along with proper care and maintenance will give you the reliability of a n/a motor.
Now as far as the lifespans of forced induction engines and N/A engines really boils down to the driver. A well driven forced induction engine will last longer than a N/A engine that has had the piss drove out of it, and vice versa. just my
