I am in the transition from selling my J&S with map limiter and getting Hondata. It might take a few weeks to get the Hondata, so I will have to resort to check valves if I want to go boosting with my car. I have never used check valves on my car, what is the optimal setup? I am NOT paying $50 for a missing link, this is only a temp fix.

-------------------Check Valve--------MAP Sensor
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Check Valve
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Atmosphere


Is the above right?


[Modified by Inlinefour, 5:25 PM 9/8/2001]


[Modified by Inlinefour, 5:26 PM 9/8/2001]

 

yeah you will want to run a hose from the t/b (where the map sensor mounted) to the map sensor with check valves in between on a three way tee.i have 5 of them so i'd just start with 4-5 because they are cheap.($.49)

 

does this system work as good as a missing link, but just uglier, or it doesn't really work as good?


[Modified by 00SilverLS, 5:08 PM 9/8/2001]

 

can you draw that out for us with ascii?

 

it kinda works, before i bought my missing link i had the little fish tank valves. in hot weather they would get stuck and cause my car to stutter, but if its only temporary it should work fine.


[Modified by integRated109, 1:17 AM 9/9/2001]

 

Ryan Earl's setup is the only way to go. I tried it, and it really works. in fact, it works better than the missing link that I have right now. no hestitation in boost, never had any check engine light.

 

Can someone explain to me that picture? Like what are the parts and what are they connecting to? Thanks.

 

I think that's a picture of his "constructo" game set ????

 

well... it is actually pretty simple. you connect your first hose to the tb, and then fit a tee there so that the excess pressure can go straight on to the check valve, or take a 90 degree turn to the next hose. keep doing that for 3 more check valve, and link the 90 degree turn from the last tee to the map sensor.

wish there is an easier way to explain it. btw, if you look at the diagram, there are 2 places that the series of check valves links to; one on the tb, and one more above it. the one above it is connected to the map sensor.

 

makes sense..........now one more stupid question.......why do you need it?

 

If the ecu sees boost, it freaks out and goes into limp mode.

 

and how do check valves prevent it from seeing boost?

 

it bleeds the air out (one way check valve) away from the map sensor