what do you guys think of running aem tru-boost on a 1.8t, with an up graded dv. and i hope to get giac tuning soon.. but does any on know how tru-boost runs on 1.8t?

 

Is this some kind of MBC? Avoid it like ugly chicks at closing time at the bar, unless of course you're into that kind of thing.

Save the money and put it towards your chip. That way you get a safe increase in boost, with the fuel mapping to support it, and you won't blow up your engine on accident.

 

It is a EBC and an EBC doesn't work all that great on a small turbo like the K03 since it cant really hold a set boost thru out the rpm range.

 

so basically theres know real way for me to control the boost?

 

You can try to control it but if you plan on running anything over stock boost dont expect to control the boost to the point that it holds a set boost to redline. The more boost you try to push out of the K03 the quicker it tapers off.

Another issue with trying to run a EBC or MBC on a K03 is you end up with surging at part throttle. The best thing is to just get the GIAC tune.

 

+1 on sticking with a chip...

 

what do you guys think the best chip would be, in terms of power?

 

Stickies are your friend!!!!!

According to the stickies, GIAC is best for B5, but there's not that much difference.