TD04 upgrade time, a couple ?'s first.
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TD04 upgrade time, a couple ?'s first.
Okay, I'm pretty damn sure I read every thread that has to do with the turbo, tmic, and other goodies.
I'm slowly gathering what I need before I take on this project, so far I've got a TD04 off an 06 wrx, a tmic off an 07, a BOV adapter so I can use the stock bpv, and a rather inexpensive boost gauge.
First thing I want to do is see what the stock turbo is putting out. I can see where the best place to T into the Vac line is for the gauge, but my one question is, what size "T" did some of you use? I looked at Napa, and there were a few odd sizes...I was prepared to buy one of each, but I decided to ask instead of doing that.
I'm slowly gathering what I need before I take on this project, so far I've got a TD04 off an 06 wrx, a tmic off an 07, a BOV adapter so I can use the stock bpv, and a rather inexpensive boost gauge.
First thing I want to do is see what the stock turbo is putting out. I can see where the best place to T into the Vac line is for the gauge, but my one question is, what size "T" did some of you use? I looked at Napa, and there were a few odd sizes...I was prepared to buy one of each, but I decided to ask instead of doing that.
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I think I used an 1/8". Your best bet, if your budget allows, is to get one of the boxes that has a large assortment of couplers, tee's, transitions, etc. for like 10 bucks. It'll last a long time and as you get into things and start replacing the old vac lines you're going to want to replace the connectors as well. I know it's already paid off for me.
My .02 at least.
My .02 at least.
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I've found a T that will fit the car's oem vac lines, however the nylon hose from the gauge is way too small in a dia. to work with my T. I can't find a T any smaller than 1/8, but even if I went smaller, then the vac lines won't work with it.
Any solution to this? I've been to about 10 diff. hardware and auto stores with no luck.
Any solution to this? I've been to about 10 diff. hardware and auto stores with no luck.
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don't use that BS nylon/brass fittings.
i will upload a pic of how mine is set up.
it's just a hose over the top of the connector. don't use any of that other stuff
and T size doesn't have to match up. as long as it fits and you dont lose/gain air from unintended spots you should be ok
i will upload a pic of how mine is set up.
it's just a hose over the top of the connector. don't use any of that other stuff
and T size doesn't have to match up. as long as it fits and you dont lose/gain air from unintended spots you should be ok
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Thanks, it occurred to me after looking at that hose again that I may as well just use some rubber hose instead.
I sort of mocked it up yesterday, but I couldn't find any vacuum line under the master cylinder. Perhaps earlier models are different?
I sort of mocked it up yesterday, but I couldn't find any vacuum line under the master cylinder. Perhaps earlier models are different?
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im not sure, but as long as you dont gain/lose pressure you should be OKBdub wrote:Thanks, it occurred to me after looking at that hose again that I may as well just use some rubber hose instead.
I sort of mocked it up yesterday, but I couldn't find any vacuum line under the master cylinder. Perhaps earlier models are different?
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93forestpearl wrote:Keep up the good work. You'll never know what you are capable of unless you push yourself.
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Bdub wrote: I sort of mocked it up yesterday, but I couldn't find any vacuum line under the master cylinder. Perhaps earlier models are different?
That's because there isn't one...the takeoff I was referring to is under the brake booster hose, where it connects to the intake manifold.
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Thanks for the help. I have it all hooked up and working. I should have just paid the extra $10 and bought the autometer gauge.
The needle in this piece of crap doesn't even go back to "0". So much for accuracy.
The needle in this piece of crap doesn't even go back to "0". So much for accuracy.
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It may need calibration.Bdub wrote:Thanks for the help. I have it all hooked up and working. I should have just paid the extra $10 and bought the autometer gauge.
The needle in this piece of crap doesn't even go back to "0". So much for accuracy.
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or a VDOkeirnna wrote:It may need calibration.Bdub wrote:Thanks for the help. I have it all hooked up and working. I should have just paid the extra $10 and bought the autometer gauge.
The needle in this piece of crap doesn't even go back to "0". So much for accuracy.
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93forestpearl wrote:Keep up the good work. You'll never know what you are capable of unless you push yourself.