Cheap DIY NPP controller
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Melting Slicks
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From: Los Angeles CA
Cheap DIY NPP controller
I want to add factory bi-mode mufflers to my Grand Sport. Since I'm cheap and see no need to spend $200 on an NPP in a box I am thinking about building mine this way. I don't care if the system operates like factory, it will either be open or closed depending on the situation, anyhow.
I plan to use something like this and mounting a switch in the shift ****
http://www.partdeal.com/omega-soleno...UaAivSEALw_wcB
With a universal vacuum reservoir plumbed inline, probably not really needed but cheap enough to add to make sure they don't open unless I want them to.
I think this should operate the way I want it to based off what I know, am I missing anything that keeps this from working the way I'm thinking?
I plan to use something like this and mounting a switch in the shift ****
http://www.partdeal.com/omega-soleno...UaAivSEALw_wcB
With a universal vacuum reservoir plumbed inline, probably not really needed but cheap enough to add to make sure they don't open unless I want them to.
I think this should operate the way I want it to based off what I know, am I missing anything that keeps this from working the way I'm thinking?
Racer
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From: West Chester Ohio
Npp in a box is not the same as a mild to wild remote.The mild to wild remote only works if your car already had factory NPP option.He is trying to install an aftermarket system to be able to control his accuaters.
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Melting Slicks
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Racer
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I am guessing out loud here. Vacuum closes the actuators making them quiet. One valve to pull this vacuum on the actuators to make the mufflers quiet. Then a second valve after the first valve to vent the vacuum actuator side once the first valve shuts off the vacuum. I assume it is a closed system and once you shut off the vacuum from engine it would just hold it's vacuum without some leak? Could you get a 3 way electric valve with one line to engine vacuum, one to outside air, and one to actuators? actuators to air or actuators to vacuum.
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I was reading up on this post. I , too, am looking to hook up some bi-mode mufflers soon.
I was reading up on this post. I , too, am looking to hook up some bi-mode mufflers soon.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Los Angeles CA
I am guessing out loud here. Vacuum closes the actuators making them quiet. One valve to pull this vacuum on the actuators to make the mufflers quiet. Then a second valve after the first valve to vent the vacuum actuator side once the first valve shuts off the vacuum. I assume it is a closed system and once you shut off the vacuum from engine it would just hold it's vacuum without some leak? Could you get a 3 way electric valve with one line to engine vacuum, one to outside air, and one to actuators? actuators to air or actuators to vacuum.
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Melting Slicks
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https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ne-intake.html
I was reading up on this post. I , too, am looking to hook up some bi-mode mufflers soon.
I was reading up on this post. I , too, am looking to hook up some bi-mode mufflers soon.
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Racer
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From: Taylor Mill KY
Found many 3 port actuators on e-bay. Many had port 2 as common. Example below assumes you want quiet with no power applied. Switch ports 1 and 3 if you want noise with no power applied.
Hook actuators to port 2. engine port 3 and leave port one to open air. Mufflers quiet with no power applied. Apply power and port 2 and 1 gives actuators open air and loud. Any 3 port 12 v will work within reason. As I said earlier you could buy 2 2port units as well.
The vacuum pump idea above is interesting.
Hook actuators to port 2. engine port 3 and leave port one to open air. Mufflers quiet with no power applied. Apply power and port 2 and 1 gives actuators open air and loud. Any 3 port 12 v will work within reason. As I said earlier you could buy 2 2port units as well.
The vacuum pump idea above is interesting.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Los Angeles CA
Found many 3 port actuators on e-bay. Many had port 2 as common. Example below assumes you want quiet with no power applied. Switch ports 1 and 3 if you want noise with no power applied.
Hook actuators to port 2. engine port 3 and leave port one to open air. Mufflers quiet with no power applied. Apply power and port 2 and 1 gives actuators open air and loud. Any 3 port 12 v will work within reason. As I said earlier you could buy 2 2port units as well.
The vacuum pump idea above is interesting.
Hook actuators to port 2. engine port 3 and leave port one to open air. Mufflers quiet with no power applied. Apply power and port 2 and 1 gives actuators open air and loud. Any 3 port 12 v will work within reason. As I said earlier you could buy 2 2port units as well.
The vacuum pump idea above is interesting.
The one I posted is used in the vintage air kits so should be vented since it usually operates dash vents but i could be wrong. However it does look like there's a valve between the two barbs.
Racer
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From: Taylor Mill KY
I did a search for the following item: MAC 3 Port Electronic Boost Control Solenoid Valve DC12V 5.4W 35A-ACA-DDBA-1BA
The unit had 2 holes for mounting. Yes most of the units I saw had threads so you get the brass connectors. Use that one you found if it vents. These were like $16.
The unit had 2 holes for mounting. Yes most of the units I saw had threads so you get the brass connectors. Use that one you found if it vents. These were like $16.
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Melting Slicks
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I did a search for the following item: MAC 3 Port Electronic Boost Control Solenoid Valve DC12V 5.4W 35A-ACA-DDBA-1BA
The unit had 2 holes for mounting. Yes most of the units I saw had threads so you get the brass connectors. Use that one you found if it vents. These were like $16.
The unit had 2 holes for mounting. Yes most of the units I saw had threads so you get the brass connectors. Use that one you found if it vents. These were like $16.