ams-1000 vs other boost controlers

I know proj260 has had alot of problems with Seb.

I still have to say that the AMS1000 is one of the better products on the market. There are vendors who sell Seb's products that I would feel confident in assuring that you receive a new one vs a used one. It's not a cheap product by any means but it is packed with alot of functionality.

I don't know about Barry's so I can't comment on them.
Smitha has a pretty darn good setup at a good price and great support. If you're looking for something to "set n forget" then it may be something you might also consider.
 
Depend what you want out of the boost controller
for basic different boost level in each gear Boost by smith is easy to set and inexpensive.
Don't know much about the AMS but i think it canchange the boost characteristics in each gear or set time based
i'm using a E-Boost 2 which is fully programmable for ramp up rates ramp down gear dependant ,time dependant , there is so much stuff in there i have no idea how to get the best out of it and mainly have it set to do what a Smithabusa controller could do, just in a smaler package
 
Hey there guys, depends on what you want to do with it. My contollers aren't high tech, but they do work well, and for the street, i like the way mine work very well. I had a MSBC1 gear based model that i paid $450 for used, and the gear based function was about worthless, i wish i would have researched more and found that about before purchasing it. Thats what made me want to build one myself. Gary Evans built his long before i did mine, i asked for his help quite a bit and was very happy with the way it worked, i figured i would try selling them and its turned out quite well so far.

Yep an AMS1000 will take up less space and give more options, but if you are the average guy on the street or even track and dont need wild boost ramps etc it can work very well for you.


Here is the video i made a year ago using my gear based controller, you can't see the boost gauge, but you can tell in the end of the video especially its nice having 7 psi of boost in 1st gear and 20 psi in 5th gear to help keep things under control

http://media.putfile.com/Smithabusa-Medium-Res-9-17-06

Greg
 
(smithabusa @ Aug. 21 2007,16:12) Hey there guys, depends on what you want to do with it.  My contollers aren't high tech, but they do work well, and for the street, i like the way mine work very well.  I had a MSBC1 gear based model that i paid $450 for used, and the gear based function was about worthless, i wish i would have researched more and found that about before purchasing it.  Thats what made me want to build one myself. Gary Evans built his long before i did mine, i asked for his help quite a bit and was very happy with the way it worked, i figured i would try selling them and its turned out quite well so far.

Yep an AMS1000 will take up less space and give more options, but if you are the average guy on the street or even track and dont need wild boost ramps etc it can work very well for you.


Here is the video i made a year ago using my gear based controller, you can't see the boost gauge, but you can tell in the end of the video especially its nice having 7 psi of boost in 1st gear and 20 psi in 5th gear to help keep things under control

http://media.putfile.com/Smithabusa-Medium-Res-9-17-06

Greg
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Smithabusa what exactly did you not like about msbc1? I used to have that controller and my biggest complaint was it would overboost then settle to the desired boost level. I street ride most of the time. {velocity stage 2 423hp} How is your controller different than barrys in how it controls the gate?
 
I didn't like the fact that gps mode toggled back and forth between gears like crazy. I also had an incident while using the controller in manifold and gear based mode where it tried to toss me off the bike at over 100 mph by giving me desired bosot of 20 psi for 1/4 second then backing off to 5 psi for a 1/4 second then right back up to 19 psi, i pulled something in my back when it happened.

My controller is just a manual type controller that can use bleed vents or pressure regulators hooked to solenoids operated by a modified gear position sensor. See a bunch i have made at www.boostbysmith.com

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I understand now separate selinoid for each gear. I like simplicity! Is it easy to install and mount for a good old fellow with fair mechanical ability? Also whats your price on the complete unit. Do you sell a package deal on your controller, shift light, and gear indicator?
 
Prices all depend on amount of stages needed etc, check them out on my site at www.boostbysmith.com

Easy to install, hardest part is swapping the gps sensor. I can do gear indicators, but if you want say a 4 stage controller with a gear indicator i have to make up a seperate relay box to seperate the gears for the Gear indicator then bring them back together for stages of boost etc.

Greg
 
sure no problem, i am a little busy tonight but feel free to give me a shout with any questions tomorrow after work 4:30 PM EST
313.743.4504

Greg Smith
 
LOL! As long as you dont mind becoming buddies after the sale its all good. Walt and I talk all the time, he was the first controller I sent out.
 
If your a serious racer go with the AMS-1000 if your having fun and hit the street and the track Gregs got the best deal in town. Him and Seb are top notch and both have the best service period.


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gregs stuff is super clean, cant deal with a nicer guy. i bought a shift light from him, received it in a nice package, he even answered every dumb question i could throw at him. i think he might regret giving me his number.
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