sounds like its just set up as it would be for a conventional Internal wg set up. to energize the solenoid, it just need a completed circuit, correct? i am more worried about the wiring for the solenoid than the WG lines.
edit: i thought i read in one of the boost box threads someone ran their WG lines as though they were running a manual boost controller on the bottom port of the external WG.
That's correct. It is like a manual boost controller.
ok the normally open port will go to the bottom of the wastegate.the com port will go to a pressure source like the turbo. the naturally closed port will be vented to atmosphere.
if you arent sure which port is which blow through them. the one that you cant blow through will be the nc port
You can use the stock solenoid if you have it, or use the AEM one if you have it.
We're putting together a kit now, but it turns out that it will be fairly expensive. The cheap MAC part that is ~ $20, is not really the right one to use for this application. There are several upgrades that they recommend to the valve for this application that pushes up the cost. The upgrades are about making the valve weatherproof and handle high temps. Then add in good vacuum hose, quality fittings and the price does go up some.
So, I'd recommend using the stock solenoid if you have it. We will also have our kit ready soon.
The kit your talking about is for using an aftermarket solenoid right?
Quote: Originally Posted by phrozen
You can use the stock solenoid if you have it, or use the AEM one if you have it.
We're putting together a kit now, but it turns out that it will be fairly expensive. The cheap MAC part that is ~ $20, is not really the right one to use for this application. There are several upgrades that they recommend to the valve for this application that pushes up the cost. The upgrades are about making the valve weatherproof and handle high temps. Then add in good vacuum hose, quality fittings and the price does go up some.
So, I'd recommend using the stock solenoid if you have it. We will also have our kit ready soon.
is this solenoid that your talking about only for internal wastegates? Are there extra parts needed if i am running a external?
No, you can use your stock solenoid for internal or external gate setups. We are only putting together the kit for people who either don't have their stock solenoids anymore or don't want to use them.
There may be a performance benefit to using the aftermarket solenoids instead of the stock solenoids, but it might only be at very high boost levels. The stock solenoid seems to work fairly well, from what I can tell.
well i plan on running this with a big turbo at about 400whp...i just ordered a box yesterday...if this will effect my performance please let me know
I doubt it. The stock solenoid seems to be pretty good. I don't know what maximum pressure it is rated to, but we may have to blow one up to find out...
I know winker is using the stock solenoid on a big turbo without problems, so it should be fine. I believe some of the EMS guys are using it as well.
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