Turkey almost dead............
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Chojin said:TBMSPED -
T in to the brake booster line. Since it is a larger diameter hose and connects directly to the intake manifold via a larger outlet, it is a very good strong vacuum source.
Here's a picture LinuxRacr posted a while back (from the Flyin' Protege Turbo Kit intallation manual):
Hope this helps.
-Shawn
Ok, to explain, that line is very easy to find. It's kinda fat. The only way you are not gonna find it is if you are not looking for it.
Look at the 2nd picture, and look where the line goes into the brake cylinder attached to the firewall. Follow the line out away from the cylinder, feeling it for the check valve that is in the line. The check valve is a hard plastic piece put into the line to ensure that pressure goes one way. Cut to the LEFT of the check valve, or all your boost signal will be blocked. Look at the red arrows. That metal fitting you see is a piece added in to source up to 3 signals.jersey_emt
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SirJaime said:
There's a vacuum line diagram on the underside of the hood.
I think I saw one at Home Depot tonight. didn't get it 'cause i wasn't sure of the size. Next time.
I put a Turbosmart Dual port in as well to replace the stock BPV and no dice. I wasn't running a dedicated vacuum source though so I'll try again with that. I think the spring's too tight as well - anyone know where lighter springs can be found?
I put a Turbosmart Dual port in as well to replace the stock BPV and no dice. I wasn't running a dedicated vacuum source though so I'll try again with that. I think the spring's too tight as well - anyone know where lighter springs can be found?
Home Depot. In the plumbing section they have all sorts of brass tee's - I'm pretty sure there was one that looked the right size to go from the brake booster to an oversized vacuum hose. You might have to downsize the vacuum hose right at the BOV though. That's my plan for tomorrow night. Hopefully my eyeballs are accurate.
I'm actually in the process of desigining a plastic "clamp" that will attach right to the plastic IC -> IM pipe for a secondary BOV the way that the hardpipe guys are doing it with their welded flanges. I'll post pics and how-to if it's successful. Prob after Christmas though.
I'm actually in the process of desigining a plastic "clamp" that will attach right to the plastic IC -> IM pipe for a secondary BOV the way that the hardpipe guys are doing it with their welded flanges. I'll post pics and how-to if it's successful. Prob after Christmas though.
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We're not talking about pulling random vacuum lines. We're talking about teeing into an existing high quality line that won't be impacted by a tee. Sure there is a tiny bit more air in the line, which means that there will be a milisecond more delay in creating vacuum in the brake booster while the vacuum to the BOV is also created. I'm not worried about a milisecond. There will be no actual pressure drop in the lines as it is essentially a closed system with a vacuum (or pump if in boost) on one end.
As for the diagram, it's a great schematic with a bunch of straight lines. But so what? Knowing what to actually look for (i.e. what the brake booster looks like and where it's located) for someone who's not a mechanic is where clear pictures, and a solid description comes in. KyRaceFan, in my fantasy world, we're all here to offer assistance in areas we know and ask questions in areas we don't. I'd hope that we're not here just to repeat someone else's comment pointing to a mostly useless schmatic and offer other useless comments.
As for the diagram, it's a great schematic with a bunch of straight lines. But so what? Knowing what to actually look for (i.e. what the brake booster looks like and where it's located) for someone who's not a mechanic is where clear pictures, and a solid description comes in. KyRaceFan, in my fantasy world, we're all here to offer assistance in areas we know and ask questions in areas we don't. I'd hope that we're not here just to repeat someone else's comment pointing to a mostly useless schmatic and offer other useless comments.
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I've emailed the Flyin Protege people asking about getting one. I'll let you know what they say. Probably not until after Christmas tho.
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hey i did this but i made a mistake, there is a check valve in the hose between the manifold and the brake booster, i was unaware of it and i put it(haha get this) like 1"past the check valve.....if anyone is going to do this you have to put it before the check valve. so you must put it on the intake manifold side.....i am not sure if this will work though.505zoom said:
i already have the set up that 505ZOOM has and im happy with it so whos up to try it?
Dr.Sound said:discreet, can u describe yours and 505's setup in a few words?
i just dont feel like searching through the forums right now,
and i'm pretty sure it would be beneficial for others watching this thread.
thanks
BPV+BOV. Cures stalling and surging.
haha few words.
here you go:
http://www.msprotege.com/vbb230/showthread.php?s=&threadid=40956
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Flyin Protege signal source
The piece mentioned earlier with 3 connections they are selling for $24.95.
I'm getting one!
The piece mentioned earlier with 3 connections they are selling for $24.95.
I'm getting one!
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wrd....thats as few as it gets really.505zoom said:
