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Boost Solenoid Placement (Pics)
Whats up guys? Just looking for pictures of how and where everyone mounted their boost solenoids. Not sure how hot they are allowed to get reguarding under hood temps and such and if that would play a part in reliability in the solenoid as well. Did you just extend the wires? Also, how many people are using AN fittings?
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Re: Boost Solenoid Placement (ShawnR)
Thanks for the pic. How did you mount the solenoid? Also, what size AN fittings and hose are you using? Looks like exactly what I want to do. I also dont like regular vacuum hoses.
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Mounted mine by the drivers side mount. I originally had it closer to the mani but moved it. I like where Shawn R has his on the other side, mounted facing away from the mani.
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Re: Boost Solenoid Placement (SpoolnG2)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SpoolnG2 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Thanks for the pic. How did you mount the solenoid? Also, what size AN fittings and hose are you using? Looks like exactly what I want to do. I also dont like regular vacuum hoses. </TD></TR></TABLE>
i used some lowes screws and locking nuts and just bolted it to the support.... and the lines a -4 AN
i used some lowes screws and locking nuts and just bolted it to the support.... and the lines a -4 AN
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i dont mean to bust your post but can you guys take pics of wat you ran your lines to...i hooked mine up like the instructions say but i think i might be wrong....the manifold pressure goes to the guage and then one line to the turbo and then the other to the waste gate???? thanks guys
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I chose not to use AN lines, I dont think they are necessary and it was $100 I did not feel like spending. Made a small bracket and used tiny bolts and bolted the solenoid to the bracket, and the bracket to an OEM bolt hole.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 96 GSR-T »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I chose not to use AN lines, I dont think they are necessary and it was $100 I did not feel like spending. Made a small bracket and used tiny bolts and bolted the solenoid to the bracket, and the bracket to an OEM bolt hole.
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That is exactly what I am doing.
I am making a bracket and bolting the solenoid to the bracket which then gets bolted to a stock mounting location on the drivers side fender.
The solenoid has such small bolt holes that I felt it needed a bracket also.
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That is exactly what I am doing.
I am making a bracket and bolting the solenoid to the bracket which then gets bolted to a stock mounting location on the drivers side fender.
The solenoid has such small bolt holes that I felt it needed a bracket also.
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yea the holes are tiny tiny, a long itme ago I use to assemble some complex RC cars and I had a bin full of tiny bolts and nut and such, I wanted to put the solenoid on the drivers side but I felt the less hose I have near the inlet of the turbo, the less chance I have of sucking one in the turbo.
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The only place I can think of which is close to the WG..no AN fittings just high press hoses with barbed fittings...works great for my application.
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Re: Boost Solenoid Placement (SpoolnG2)
Just a note on using AN and braided line.Not all braided line is rated for vacuum.The inner rubber line can collapse without the outer braid showing any signs.
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Re: Boost Solenoid Placement (IN VTEC)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by NJIN BUILDR »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Just a note on using AN and braided line.Not all braided line is rated for vacuum.The inner rubber line can collapse without the outer braid showing any signs.</TD></TR></TABLE>
What AN hose is rated for vacuum then? I'd really like to use it so I dont have to worry about hoses coming loose or blowing off and also dont want to worry about rubber hoses cracking from heat or any dumb problems like those. Thanks for the pics and advice guys. Keep it coming
What AN hose is rated for vacuum then? I'd really like to use it so I dont have to worry about hoses coming loose or blowing off and also dont want to worry about rubber hoses cracking from heat or any dumb problems like those. Thanks for the pics and advice guys. Keep it coming
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Re: Boost Solenoid Placement (SpoolnG2)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SpoolnG2 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
What AN hose is rated for vacuum then? I'd really like to use it so I dont have to worry about hoses coming loose or blowing off and also dont want to worry about rubber hoses cracking from heat or any dumb problems like those. Thanks for the pics and advice guys. Keep it coming </TD></TR></TABLE>
Check with the manufacturer that you plan to use.I have mostly used Earls.The guys at Earls Indy have been helpful and they stock and use the whole line.
What AN hose is rated for vacuum then? I'd really like to use it so I dont have to worry about hoses coming loose or blowing off and also dont want to worry about rubber hoses cracking from heat or any dumb problems like those. Thanks for the pics and advice guys. Keep it coming </TD></TR></TABLE>
Check with the manufacturer that you plan to use.I have mostly used Earls.The guys at Earls Indy have been helpful and they stock and use the whole line.
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Re: Boost Solenoid Placement (NJIN BUILDR)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by DaveF »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
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What fittings are these? Where do you get them, how much are they, and how do they work?
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What fittings are these? Where do you get them, how much are they, and how do they work?
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Re: Boost Solenoid Placement (SpoolnG2)
They're nylon push lock connectors.They are used for industrial lube and oiling systems.They're a few people using them.They are easy to work with and a little cheaper than the AN stuff.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by NJIN BUILDR »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">They're nylon push lock connectors.They are used for industrial lube and oiling systems.They're a few people using them.They are easy to work with and a little cheaper than the AN stuff.</TD></TR></TABLE>
They are used on paintball guns as well..... good stuff.......
They are used on paintball guns as well..... good stuff.......
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It appears that their only good for up to 140 degrees as I was reading other posts. Some people say they leak too. I'm gonna check into doing stainless steel braided line so its more protected, doesnt leak, and has a higher heat tolerence since its gonna be on the turbo / wastegate area.
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has anybody put their hand on their AEM Solenoid when they turn their car on? I just hooked mine up in my car and with the key on the Solenoid gets pretty hot, I was just wondering if anybody else noticed this, seemed a little too hot.