Any form of boost control should be considered a tuning tool rather than a bolt-on power adder, and therefore adjustments should be done with knowledge of the limits of the engine/turbo to maximize the performance gains and reliability from using this product.
Atomic Single Stage Boost Controller
SKU: 3001
£69.30 GBP
VAT included (UK only. Outside UK will be subject to your local VAT at the point of delivery).
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Boasting a repeatable and stable boost curve, quick rise rate, and unbeatable value, GFB’s Atomic has earned a reputation as being one of the most reliable and effective manual boost controllers on the market.
It is important to note that the Atomic does NOT use a “ball-and-spring” system like others on the market, for very good reason. The ball-and-spring system is an attempt to increase the boost rise rate by preventing pressure from reaching the wastegate during spool up. However, in practice this method usually creates boost spiking and a less stable and repeatable boost curve.
Instead, the Atomic uses a precision orifice and needle valve system to accurately bleed pressure from the wastegate line to increase boost. With no moving parts, this system is ultimately more reliable and stable.
For use with any type of petrol/gasoline or diesel turbocharger system using a traditional pneumatic wastegate (internal or external).
GFB Atomic: Case Study
The Atomic Boost Controller was tested on an MY02 Subaru WRX (whose only mods were a turbo-back exhaust) back-to-back with the factory controller. A base-line power run was performed with the factory boost control, and the boost level was measured at the same time. The Atomic was then installed and set to the same peak boost level of 0.9bar (13.2 psi) so that the spool-up time could be accurately compared before and after the installation.
The dyno graph shows the Atomic boost curve in green, and the factory curve in blue. 4th gear is used for both tests, and proof that the Atomic was set to the same peak level is seen towards the end of the chart as the two curves meet. However, notice the massive gains down low in the rev range, as much as 18kW (23.4hp) AT THE WHEELS!
This increase in power shows that the Atomic allows the boost to rise significantly earlier than the factory controller, which on the road represents much better acceleration from a whopping 1700RPM earlier in the rev range. All this WITHOUT exceeding the factory peak boost level, and for a pocket-money price!
It is important to note that the MY01-02 (MY02-03 in the US, GDA chassis) model responds very well to this modification, because the factory boost mapping is very conservative in an attempt to keep the torque curve flat and the power delivery linear (which totally kills the feeling that you are driving a turbo!). Note of course that boost can be increased above the factory level for more power gains, but the purpose of this experiment was only to show the improved spool-up potential on this particular model WRX.
So, if you want your GDA WRX to REALLY feel lively, fit an Atomic or Reactor boost controller for the best “bang-for-your-buck” modification you can make!
Kit includes:
- 1 x 3001
Suitable for:
- Holden Commodore VL 3.0 EFI Turbo Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) (1986 to 1988)
- Holden Commodore VL 3.0 EFI Turbo Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) (1986 to 1988)
- Mazda 3 BK 2.3 MPS Front Wheel Drive (FWD) (2006 to 2009)
- Mazda 3 BL 2.3 MPS Turbo Front Wheel Drive (FWD) (2009 to 2013)
- Mazda 6 GG 2.3 MPS Turbo All-wheel Drive (AWD) (2005 to 2007)
- Mazda CX-7 ER 2.3 MZR DiSI Turbo AWD All-wheel Drive (AWD) (2006 and later)
- Mazda MX-5 MK2 (NB) 1.8i Turbo Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) (2002 to 2005)
- Mitsubishi 3000 GT Z16A 3.0i 24V 4WD All-wheel Drive (AWD) (1992 to 1999)
- Mitsubishi Colt RG 1.5 Turbo Front Wheel Drive (FWD) (2006 to 2009)
- Mitsubishi Colt MK VI 1.5 Turbo Front Wheel Drive (FWD) (2006 to 2012)
- Mitsubishi Eclipse D2_A 2.0 Turbo 4WD All-wheel Drive (AWD) (1989 to 1994)
- Mitsubishi Eclipse MK II 2.0 Turbo 4WD All-wheel Drive (AWD) (1995 to 1999)
- Mitsubishi Eclipse MK II 2000 GT 16V Front Wheel Drive (FWD) (1995 to 1999)
- Mitsubishi Galant HJ 2.0 V6 24V Front Wheel Drive (FWD) (1992 to 1996)
- Mitsubishi GTO 3.0 AWD All-wheel Drive (AWD) (1989 to 1996)
- Mitsubishi GTO 3.0 AWD All-wheel Drive (AWD) (1992 to 1996)
- Mitsubishi GTO 3.0 AWD All-wheel Drive (AWD) (1996 to 2000)
- Mitsubishi Lancer MK5 1.8i Turbo AWD All-wheel Drive (AWD) (1992 to 1996)
- Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 2.0 Evo I All-wheel Drive (AWD) (1992 to 1994)
- Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 2.0 Evo II All-wheel Drive (AWD) (1994 to 1995)
- Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 2.0 Evo III All-wheel Drive (AWD) (1995 to 1996)
- Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 2.0 Evo IV All-wheel Drive (AWD) (1996 to 1998)
- Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 2.0 Evo V All-wheel Drive (AWD) (1998 to 1999)
- Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 2.0 Evo VI All-wheel Drive (AWD) (1999 to 2001)
- Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 2.0 Evo VII All-wheel Drive (AWD) (2001 to 2003)
- Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 2.0 Evo VIII All-wheel Drive (AWD) (2003 to 2005)
- Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 2.0 Evo IX All-wheel Drive (AWD) (2005 to 2007)
- Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 2.0 Evo X All-wheel Drive (AWD) (2007 to 2016)
- Mitsubishi Starion A18_A 2.0 Turbo ECi Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) (1982 to 1985)
- Mitsubishi Starion A18_A 2.0 Turbo ECi Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) (1985 to 1987)
- Nissan 180 SX S13 1.8 Turbo II Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) (1989 to 1992)
- Nissan 180 SX S13 2.0 Turbo Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) (1991 to 1994)
- Nissan 200 SX S14 2.0i 16V Turbo Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) (1993 to 1999)
- Nissan 300 ZX Z32 3.0 Twin Turbo Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) (1990 to 1995)
- Nissan 300 ZX Z32 3.0 Twin Turbo Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) (1990 to 1995)
- Nissan Pulsar N14 2.0 GTI-R 4x4 All-wheel Drive (AWD) (1990 to 1995)
- Nissan Skyline R32 2.0 Turbo 4x4 GTS-4 All-wheel Drive (AWD) (1989 to 1993)
- Nissan Skyline R32 2.0 Turbo 4x4 GTS-4 All-wheel Drive (AWD) (1989 to 1993)
- Nissan Skyline R32 2.0 Turbo GTS-T Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) (1989 to 1993)
- Nissan Skyline R32 2.0 Turbo GTS-T Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) (1989 to 1993)
- Nissan Skyline R33 2.5 GTS-25t Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) (1994 to 2000)
- Nissan Skyline R34 2.5 Turbo GTS-T Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) (1998 to 2006)
- Subaru Forester SF 2.0 S Turbo All-wheel Drive (AWD) (1998 to 2001)
- Subaru Forester SF 2.0 S Turbo All-wheel Drive (AWD) (2001 to 2002)
- Subaru Forester SG 2.5 All-wheel Drive (AWD) (2003 to 2008)
- Subaru Forester SG 2.5 XT All-wheel Drive (AWD) (2005 to 2008)
- Subaru Forester SH 2.5 All-wheel Drive (AWD) (2008 and later)
- Subaru Forester SH 2.5 All-wheel Drive (AWD) (2009 and later)
- Subaru Impreza GC 2.0 Turbo GT 4WD All-wheel Drive (AWD) (1994 to 2000)
- Subaru Impreza GF 2.0i Turbo 4WD All-wheel Drive (AWD) (1994 to 2000)
- Subaru Impreza GC 2.0 AWD All-wheel Drive (AWD) (1998 to 2000)
- Subaru Impreza GFC 2.0 AWD All-wheel Drive (AWD) (1998 to 2000)
- Subaru Impreza GC 2.0 Turbo GT 4WD All-wheel Drive (AWD) (1998 to 2000)
- Subaru Impreza GF 2.0 Turbo GT 4WD All-wheel Drive (AWD) (1998 to 2000)
- Subaru Impreza GD, GG 2.0 WRX Turbo All-wheel Drive (AWD) (2000 to 2004)
- Subaru Impreza GD, GG 2.0 WRX STi All-wheel Drive (AWD) (2001 to 2004)
- Subaru Impreza GD 2.0i AWD All-wheel Drive (AWD) (2001 to 2002)
- Subaru Impreza GD, GG 2.0 WRX STi AWD All-wheel Drive (AWD) (2002 to 2005)
- Subaru Impreza GD 2.0i WRX AWD All-wheel Drive (AWD) (2002 to 2005)
- Subaru Impreza GD, GG 2.0i WRX AWD All-wheel Drive (AWD) (2002 to 2005)
- Subaru Impreza GD 2.0 AWD All-wheel Drive (AWD) (2005 and later)
- Subaru Impreza GD 2.5 AWD All-wheel Drive (AWD) (2005 and later)
- Subaru Impreza GD, GG 2.5 WRX All-wheel Drive (AWD) (2005 to 2006)
- Subaru Impreza GG 2.5 WRX AWD All-wheel Drive (AWD) (2005 to 2007)
- Subaru Impreza GD, GG 2.5 WRX STi All-wheel Drive (AWD) (2005 to 2006)
- Subaru Impreza GR, GH, G3 2.5 AWD All-wheel Drive (AWD) (2008 to 2016)
- Subaru Impreza GR 2.5 AWD All-wheel Drive (AWD) (2008 to 2011)
- Subaru Impreza GR, GH, G3 2.5 WRX S AWD All-wheel Drive (AWD) (2009 to 2010)
- Subaru Impreza GR 2.5 WRX SE AWD All-wheel Drive (AWD) (2011 to 2015)
- Subaru Impreza GR 2.5 WRX SE AWD All-wheel Drive (AWD) (2011 to 2015)
- Subaru Impreza GE 2.5 WRX SE AWD All-wheel Drive (AWD) (2012 and later)
- Subaru Legacy BL, BP 2.0GT All-wheel Drive (AWD) (2003 to 2006)
- Subaru Legacy BL, BP 2.0GT All-wheel Drive (AWD) (2003 to 2006)
- Toyota Celica T180 GT4 2.0 Turbo 4WD All-wheel Drive (AWD) (1989 to 1993)
- Toyota Celica T200 2.0i Turbo 4WD All-wheel Drive (AWD) (1994 to 1999)
- Toyota Soarer _Z3_ 2.5 Turbo Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) (1990 to 2000)
- Toyota Supra JZA80 3.0i BiTurbo Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) (1993 to 2002)
