3 port boost solenoid
05 December 2006, 10:08 PM
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3 port boost solenoid
I'm having the car mapped again in January so am in the process of gathering a few things to throw on on the day.
What is the best make/type 3 port boost solenoid and where is the cheapest place to get them?
I've put a post up in the wanted section so hopefully i will get one that way but failing that i will need to get one so.
cheers
What is the best make/type 3 port boost solenoid and where is the cheapest place to get them?
I've put a post up in the wanted section so hopefully i will get one that way but failing that i will need to get one so.
cheers
05 December 2006, 11:33 PM
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Bob Rawle will supply on the day but they are expensive new as you probably know (circa £150.00 plus vat). I think the fact that Bob only uses the oem Subaru items speaks volumes.
I was lucky to get mine from a Classic (Sti V4 IIRC) Although the connectors were slightly different its easy enough to alter to fit a Newage.
Price was £40.00 which was a bit of a bargain.
The guy I bought mine off had two and I'm not too sure whether he managed to sell the other one. Might be worth an email in to him. User name was Andy Kindon.
HTH
I was lucky to get mine from a Classic (Sti V4 IIRC) Although the connectors were slightly different its easy enough to alter to fit a Newage.
Price was £40.00 which was a bit of a bargain.
The guy I bought mine off had two and I'm not too sure whether he managed to sell the other one. Might be worth an email in to him. User name was Andy Kindon.
HTH
05 December 2006, 11:35 PM
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found the original thread..........
https://www.scoobynet.com/private-sa...-solenoid.html
I know Gazthehat got his elsewhere so you may be lucky.................
https://www.scoobynet.com/private-sa...-solenoid.html
I know Gazthehat got his elsewhere so you may be lucky.................
06 December 2006, 11:36 AM
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Originally Posted by pippyrips
thanks guys - anyone know if a GM part solenoid (from america) is any good?
No reply from Bob when asking for one from him, so eventually got the Subaru part from ScoobyMania, £120 + vat. (The same as BR uses)
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06 December 2006, 12:25 PM
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Originally Posted by GazTheHat
I had one of those, but it required all the connectors and wires, which was beyond me and is used for Motecs also.
No reply from Bob when asking for one from him, so eventually got the Subaru part from ScoobyMania, £120 + vat. (The same as BR uses)
No reply from Bob when asking for one from him, so eventually got the Subaru part from ScoobyMania, £120 + vat. (The same as BR uses)
06 December 2006, 12:27 PM
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The GM 3 port only has two wires and just needs splicing into the existing connection.
They are about $40 from the US inc shipping & duty.
I've used one for over a year with no problems.
Other ones from the US are the Perrin and Prodrive versions which are plugnplay but for about $100.
For the same money, UK breakers will have used OEM ones.
Nick
They are about $40 from the US inc shipping & duty.
I've used one for over a year with no problems.
Other ones from the US are the Perrin and Prodrive versions which are plugnplay but for about $100.
For the same money, UK breakers will have used OEM ones.
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06 December 2006, 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by pippyrips
Bob will be mapping the car in January so if i were to get this i'm guessing he would be able to install with no probs?
So what are the rest of your mods?
06 December 2006, 01:33 PM
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Originally Posted by GazTheHat
Yeah, AndyF did mine, took about 10 mins.
So what are the rest of your mods?
So what are the rest of your mods?
I can get hold of a brand new Prodrive solenoid at a good price. I'm guessing these are as good as any??
06 December 2006, 05:30 PM
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Originally Posted by RLE
80mm Induction Pippy? If so made a massive difference to mine with 18G turbo.
(I opted for the APS 70mm 
)How you living with the induction noise RLE? I don't find the CAIK too bad. You can actually drive without hearing it if desired.
Mine's not gonna be complete now until 4/1/07. Shame!
(How about a photo shoot next year? Like rear-end to rear-end, only the wheel colour slightly different. Would be good)
06 December 2006, 05:37 PM
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What is the reason for changing to a three port? Sorry if this is a dumb question but I wonder if it's worth doing on my spec c before it gets mapped on arrival? thanks 
06 December 2006, 06:26 PM
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Originally Posted by madisonmonkey
What is the reason for changing to a three port? Sorry if this is a dumb question but I wonder if it's worth doing on my spec c before it gets mapped on arrival? thanks
06 December 2006, 06:41 PM
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Originally Posted by GazTheHat
As above, when the boost is over 1.3 bar as a rule of thumb.
06 December 2006, 07:06 PM
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Originally Posted by RLE
80mm Induction Pippy? If so made a massive difference to mine with 18G turbo.
)RLE - you have mail
06 December 2006, 07:54 PM
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Originally Posted by scoobygav555
Could almost be twins
anyone know if the prodrive solenoid so worth using?
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Hi Gaz - hope everythings ok with you matey...............
Induction noise isn't too bad at all. I had visions of it being like the Powertec one I had on my classic. Audible from the car but not too bad from the outside to warrant an ASBO.
Thinking of shooting up your way sometime in the next 6 months for a drive on my favourite roads (Fort William way etc) so would be good to meet up
Sent you PM back Pippy
Induction noise isn't too bad at all. I had visions of it being like the Powertec one I had on my classic. Audible from the car but not too bad from the outside to warrant an ASBO.
Thinking of shooting up your way sometime in the next 6 months for a drive on my favourite roads (Fort William way etc) so would be good to meet up
Sent you PM back Pippy
07 December 2006, 09:31 AM
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Originally Posted by GREGGYG
Pippyrips,
Are you unhappy with your current map or Milltek exhaust?
Are you unhappy with your current map or Milltek exhaust?
Not at all, it's just i will be putting a few extra bits on. Also Bob is known as being one of the best, if not the best in the business at Tek 3 mapping.
The milltek exhaust is great though i may well remove the sports cat as well - need to do a bit of research first
07 December 2006, 11:31 AM
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Originally Posted by RLE
Hi Gaz - hope everythings ok with you matey...............
Induction noise isn't too bad at all. I had visions of it being like the Powertec one I had on my classic. Audible from the car but not too bad from the outside to warrant an ASBO.
Thinking of shooting up your way sometime in the next 6 months for a drive on my favourite roads (Fort William way etc) so would be good to meet up
Sent you PM back Pippy
Induction noise isn't too bad at all. I had visions of it being like the Powertec one I had on my classic. Audible from the car but not too bad from the outside to warrant an ASBO.
Thinking of shooting up your way sometime in the next 6 months for a drive on my favourite roads (Fort William way etc) so would be good to meet up
Sent you PM back Pippy
I haven't heard it from the outside yet, best get a fly-by done.
Aye, when you're coming up, let me know, that would be grand.
Don't forget to change your ASTs for OEM struts so i can keep up.
And you can leave a bit of that torque at home too.
07 December 2006, 11:11 PM
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Originally Posted by RLE
Hi Gaz - hope everythings ok with you matey...............
Induction noise isn't too bad at all. I had visions of it being like the Powertec one I had on my classic. Audible from the car but not too bad from the outside to warrant an ASBO.
Thinking of shooting up your way sometime in the next 6 months for a drive on my favourite roads (Fort William way etc) so would be good to meet up
Sent you PM back Pippy
Induction noise isn't too bad at all. I had visions of it being like the Powertec one I had on my classic. Audible from the car but not too bad from the outside to warrant an ASBO.
Thinking of shooting up your way sometime in the next 6 months for a drive on my favourite roads (Fort William way etc) so would be good to meet up
Sent you PM back Pippy
we will have to do a mini meet if RMA pulls his finger out