EBCs?

**wrinx** · 21-12-08, 11:11

Originally Posted by Evodelta

I also have no idea of what the picture is you have posted up to be able to throw any light onto the subject. Is it a flux capacitor?

Nearly...electronic boost controller

wrinx

**kepsus** · 21-12-08, 15:35

my guess is also a restriction.

**wrinx** · 21-12-08, 16:08

Here we go...

"Solenoids may require small diameter restrictors be installed in the air control lines to limit airflow and even out the on/off nature of their operation."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boost_controller

wrinx

**wrinx** · 21-12-08, 21:34

Ok, this is beginning to annoy me now...can't find any like the pic I posted, how about these?:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fuel-filter-in...orcycle_Parts?

...or this:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/6mm-Clear-Roun...orcycle_Parts?

...or even this!:
http://store.42draftdesigns.com/Vacu...r_p_23-99.html

wrinx

**cuore_sportivo_155** · 22-12-08, 14:23

just a run of the mill fuel filter will do.... like the one under the car for example.... as long as it's for injected cars (able to withstand the boost pressure)

**wrinx** · 22-12-08, 17:55

Have you seen the size of 155s fuel filters?

wrinx

**wrinx** · 22-12-08, 23:23

Nope, still can't find anything suitable...the only mention I can find is on US forums but even that's vague!

Apparently there is a metal plate inside the plastic part, with a small diameter hole in the middle.

wrinx

**Evodelta** · 23-12-08, 07:01

You want something like this:

http://www.germes-online.com/direct/...uel_Filter.jpg

**wrinx** · 23-12-08, 10:35

Yeah, seen plenty of those on ebay but they seem to be for carb equipped cars...not FI. Not sure they can handle the pressure....can they?

wrinx

**cuore_sportivo_155** · 23-12-08, 16:20

Originally Posted by wrinx

Have you seen the size of 155s fuel filters?

wrinx

the same as any 155 fuel filter? it'll work fine, at most you get a little delay in readings. Without it you have less chance of it working....

or make something, you just need a small reservoir....

**Evodelta** · 23-12-08, 16:55

Originally Posted by wrinx

Yeah, seen plenty of those on ebay but they seem to be for carb equipped cars...not FI. Not sure they can handle the pressure....can they?

wrinx

To use as an air damper? Yes, they will be fine.
Or to put it this way, if it fails you lose a whole 50p....

**wrinx** · 23-12-08, 16:59

Don't forget the post costs on top

Will give it a try

wrinx

**Evodelta** · 23-12-08, 18:02

I know where your doubt is coming from, a large boost hose (say an intercooler hose) will blow off if the clamp isn't tight enough right?

The small bore boost hoses for sensors and gauges can be just pushed on with no clamps and be ok - they won't blow off.

Why is this?

I have no idea!

**wrinx** · 23-12-08, 19:19

The small bore stuff is mainly vacuum isn't it?

My concern is the plastic seals may not take the strain, vacuum or pressure...but as you say, no real loss if they fail

wrinx

**Evodelta** · 23-12-08, 19:48

Not all of them, I have pipes coming out of my plenum and some going into the boost gauge, none of them are clamped on.

**cuore_sportivo_155** · 24-12-08, 13:40

boost*area= force.... small diameter = small area = small force = not much expansion

**wrinx** · 03-01-09, 15:08

Jeeeez, these took some finding!

https://www.nitro-performance.com/sh...cat=216&page=1
https://www.nitro-performance.com/sh...cat=216&page=1

wrinx

**cuore_sportivo_155** · 03-01-09, 19:58

so, are they to smoothen the air pressure pulses?

**wrinx** · 03-01-09, 21:29

Originally Posted by wrinx

Here we go...

"Solenoids may require small diameter restrictors be installed in the air control lines to limit airflow and even out the on/off nature of their operation."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boost_controller

wrinx

Yes...see previous post above ^^^

wrinx

**wrinx** · 04-01-09, 11:09

Originally Posted by wrinx

Jeeeez, these took some finding!

https://www.nitro-performance.com/sh...cat=216&page=1
https://www.nitro-performance.com/sh...cat=216&page=1

wrinx

This is funny!!!! The shop is located in my own town, I even used to live in the same village....and work on the same trading estate (before they were there obviously)!!!! The irony is killing me...

wrinx

**wrinx** · 05-01-09, 17:29

...it just got even more scary!

Nitro-Performance took over the industrial unit of the company I used to work for...VERY small world!

wrinx

**cuore_sportivo_155** · 06-01-09, 05:47

off-topic, but not...

anyone came across an electronic boost controller that can operate a VNT25 turbo? these have a mechanical vnt system and feed pressure into the vnt actuator...