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Struggly · 12-29-2006, 09:55 AM

Supplemental info:

I like to approach the hose reduction with a hack-and-slash disregard for the engine bay. Remember that it’s all just hoses and systems that are unnecessary anyway. There’s nothing to “break” or damage unless you cut wires or a coolant hose (and for that you have only yourself to blame).

Similarly, as I’ve said many times in various threads, a hose reduction is a hose reduction. There is no such thing as a “hose reduction for X boost controller”. All boost controllers accept a pressure signal and then modify and transmit that signal to the wastegates.

It seems a little senseless to me to do a hose reduction and not install EGR blockoff plates and at least an MBC and inexpensive boost gauge at the same time. If you’re committed to the hose reduction and to an emptier engine bay, blockoff plates are a small price to pay. A boost gauge is a must for any turbo car, in my opinion, and if you’re comfortable enough with your engine to be performing a hose reduction, you probably intend to run more boost at some point or at least have an interest in how your engine is running. And, lastly, an MBC is 20 dollars. Doing the hose reduction without installing at least an MBC and gauge requires that you retain the stock BC lines and the solenoid rack, or that you connect the WG directly to a pressure source and run WG pressure (6psi).

Clint

12-29-2006, 09:55 AM	#3 (permalink)
Struggly 3SX FTL Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Chelmsford, MA Drives: Viciously Trader Rating: (5)	Re: The vacuum hose reduction: walkthrough and pics Supplemental info: I like to approach the hose reduction with a hack-and-slash disregard for the engine bay. Remember that it’s all just hoses and systems that are unnecessary anyway. There’s nothing to “break” or damage unless you cut wires or a coolant hose (and for that you have only yourself to blame). Similarly, as I’ve said many times in various threads, a hose reduction is a hose reduction. There is no such thing as a “hose reduction for X boost controller”. All boost controllers accept a pressure signal and then modify and transmit that signal to the wastegates. It seems a little senseless to me to do a hose reduction and not install EGR blockoff plates and at least an MBC and inexpensive boost gauge at the same time. If you’re committed to the hose reduction and to an emptier engine bay, blockoff plates are a small price to pay. A boost gauge is a must for any turbo car, in my opinion, and if you’re comfortable enough with your engine to be performing a hose reduction, you probably intend to run more boost at some point or at least have an interest in how your engine is running. And, lastly, an MBC is 20 dollars. Doing the hose reduction without installing at least an MBC and gauge requires that you retain the stock BC lines and the solenoid rack, or that you connect the WG directly to a pressure source and run WG pressure (6psi). Clint __________________ The Pansy Patrol 1995 3000GT VR-4 but real niggaz don't give a fuck: V1, comprehensive denastificizzle, vishizzous accessory biznelt mod, K&N, Greddy Profec B S-P-to-tha-izzec II, S-AFC, Walbro 341, DSM 450s, n AEM UEGO; battery relocizzle K-R-to-tha-izzank Vents, EK2MFG fizzle rizzle loop n plenum spaca, lethal_vr4 manual gang bangin' rizzay, SKVR4 AWS delete, polyurethane motor mounts, adjustable control arms, SS brakes lines, n EGR blockoffs; Custom brakes lines wit cockpit-mounted adjustable proportion'n valve, 332mm Stoptechs, Carbotech Brotha Plus/Porterfield Rizzle ATE Pusha Blue, OZ Gang Bangin' F1 Plus 17x9.5 +36mm, Yokohama AVS ES100 275/40/17, Tein Fizzle w/EDFC n SCE Casta/Camba Plates, SCE oilpan, DSM sidemounts, DN Precat Eliminizzles 13G/9B combo (9psi springs), J-spec final drive, RPS flyhweel n Spec II clutch, IPO propane, ATR downpipe, tizzest pipe, n Single Shot 1994 Mazda Protege DX: 260K miles, DOHC 1.8L swap, rear disc brake conversion, poorly-designed header, some cheap-ass suspension upgrades, Carbotech XP8/AX6, 15x7 +30 Kazera KZ-M w/ Avon Tech Ra slicks, other crap here and there (like an air filter that doesn't have 1/4 of a million miles), arguably the fastest piece of shit in New England and no one can do anything about it Last edited by Struggly : 12-29-2006 at 10:12 AM.