Finally got my RPMC Turbo Inlet!!!!

[AutoXRacer]

Well, driving home (95*) the traction control kicked in on 3rd gear!!!! (2thumbs)
That has never happened before unless it was raining!!!

My boost is the same...it did not get higher or anything...just seems like it kicks in a little sooner and quicker.

 

[Bonafide_Spd3]

I think I'm gonna purchase one after I get my 15,000 mile check up at the dealership. This seems like it is a great product. I just don't want to have a fuel cut if I purchase this. I don't think I would being that I don't have a exhaust

 

[AutoXRacer]

I seriously doubt you'll get fuel cut...

 

[ericrapp]

IMO you will be fine, B. And the third gear wheelspin is such sweet icing!

 

[Speedy3]

I think I'm gonna purchase one after I get my 15,000 mile check up at the dealership. This seems like it is a great product. I just don't want to have a fuel cut if I purchase this. I don't think I would being that I don't have a exhaust

Doesn't really matter if you wait or not. This thing is virtually invisible in black. I'm willing to bet that they don't even notice it unless you are getting a new turbo or fuel pump...

 

[assman]

Sorry havent read all the posts but has anyone dynoed before/after with this yet?

 

[ZooMIN3]

didn't see any reading... i think i'll invest in this a couple months from now... =)

 

[Bonafide_Spd3]

I'm gonna invest in it pretty soon, hopefully next month. I'm trying to talk my bro into getting one for his sti

 

[iknospd3]

awesome i'm ordering mine right now did you just get it powder coated or ceramic ?

 

[AutoXRacer]

Sorry havent read all the posts but has anyone dynoed before/after with this yet?

There is a dyno somewhere in this forum...

awesome i'm ordering mine right now did you just get it powder coated or ceramic ?

I just got mine powder coated...there was not an option for ceramic. Though, it doesn't get very hot...I've touched it a few times and its just warm. Next month I'll be heat wrapping a few things under the hood and the inlet is one of them...

 

[J-Villa]

I hate how every performance part is sooo pricey. Then again.. i come from a toyota 4runner. exhaust = $100. Intake = $80 on ebay. Chip = $200

Seems like a good buy if you have alot of mods... but not so much if your close to stock.

 

[iknospd3]

There is a dyno somewhere in this forum...




I just got mine powder coated...there was not an option for ceramic. Though, it doesn't get very hot...I've touched it a few times and its just warm. Next month I'll be heat wrapping a few things under the hood and the inlet is one of them...

no doubt dude thanks

 

[ericrapp]

Stupidest question ever. And hope you folks have a good laugh. Where does that ahem vacuum line go to?

 

[Bonafide_Spd3]

I think it would give me a couple of more horses with this product. Gosh can't wait to have it already

 

[AutoXRacer]

That vacuum line attaches to some solenoid next to the EGR valve.

Here is a picture:

I hope this helps...

 

[ericrapp]

You once again have gone above and beyond! I was wondering if [ because i don't no s*** ] if there was also a manifold air pressure sensor on the car. This would be a great place to read, so close to the actual pressure realized. The maf is on the MS cold airr right. And we do not use both do we?

 

[AutoXRacer]

According to my service manual, its identified as the "Wastegate Control Solenoid Valve".

It goes like this: inlet ---> wastegate control solenoid valve ---> wastegate actuator (there is another hose that goes to the actuator from the turbo compressor side).

Does this help?

 

[ericrapp]

Well, a solenoid valve is usually an electrically controlled valve that is either open or closed. i am not speaking of automotive, just industrial controls applications. I noticed the wastegate has a hose on the topside and a larger one on the bottom. Does the ecu control the solenoid and then the actuator? Sorry for asking stuff you guys already know. and can you take the ECU out of the loop and let the wastegate have mechanical control over boost?

 

[ericrapp]

oops. Thanks X

 

[AutoXRacer]

and can you take the ECU out of the loop and let the wastegate have mechanical control over boost?

So is this: http://siteground207.com/~protegeg/product_info.php?cPath=281_160_251&products_id=1491 what you are talking about?

Can we bypass the boost controller with this wastegate? How will the ECU handle not controlling boost?