Boost Solenoids
04-22-2003, 08:19 AM
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I posted this question on the other forum yesterday and apparently someone removed it.
Has anyone had a boost solenoid fail with an aftermarket boost controller? I need to buy just a solenoid to go with my Haltech and I'm looking around. GM wants only $42 CDN for the boost solenoid from an GNX, and the local rice shop wants $250 CDN for one from an AVCR. The AVCR solenoid looks a lot tougher, with a metal body and threaded fittings, but I've been told they tend to fail. The GNX one has to be a cheap piece of plastic at that price (the MAP sensor costs $120 CDN in comparison
) The GNX one may not even work properly attached to the top port of an external wastegate.
So, do I spend the money for the AVCR solenoid, or buy the cheap GNX one from GM? Anyone know of any other sources for a quality boost solenoid?
Has anyone had a boost solenoid fail with an aftermarket boost controller? I need to buy just a solenoid to go with my Haltech and I'm looking around. GM wants only $42 CDN for the boost solenoid from an GNX, and the local rice shop wants $250 CDN for one from an AVCR. The AVCR solenoid looks a lot tougher, with a metal body and threaded fittings, but I've been told they tend to fail. The GNX one has to be a cheap piece of plastic at that price (the MAP sensor costs $120 CDN in comparison
So, do I spend the money for the AVCR solenoid, or buy the cheap GNX one from GM? Anyone know of any other sources for a quality boost solenoid?
04-22-2003, 10:27 AM
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yeah i know. my friend got the PFC D-Jetro. he converted his car to MAP sensor. he has the 3bar denso sensor and FD air temp sensor. all he needed was the solenoid and he has to buy the harness now. i dunno why he needs boost control. his turbo is so small when you push the gas pedal 2% the turbo spools up and bov goes off. its kind of annoying! stupid T25
04-22-2003, 01:33 PM
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I don't have stock turbos. I need something that can move some air, because I have 2 TiAL 35mm wastegates to control. I got rid of all my stock solenoids last week. I thought about using 2 stock solenoids, but I don't know how much current each draws and I only have 1 amp to work with.
I've found that FJO, the wideband people, sell a solenoid that might work. Also has a metal body like the Apex'i, is cheaper and I'd be supporting a homegrown company.
I think I'm going to splurge for the AVCR solenoid, though the local guy is asking a ridiculous price.
I've found that FJO, the wideband people, sell a solenoid that might work. Also has a metal body like the Apex'i, is cheaper and I'd be supporting a homegrown company.
I think I'm going to splurge for the AVCR solenoid, though the local guy is asking a ridiculous price.
04-22-2003, 03:26 PM
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What's it look like? How big is it? I'm really getting to like the idea of the threaded fittings. I'd like AN (Aeroquip) line to the wastegates and boost solenoid for some reason. See my Illness Thread.
04-22-2003, 04:09 PM
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Originally Posted by TYSON' date='Apr 22 2003, 12:26 PM
What's it look like? How big is it? I'm really getting to like the idea of the threaded fittings. I'd like AN (Aeroquip) line to the wastegates and boost solenoid for some reason. See my Illness Thread.
mike