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Mark
05-12-2007, 07:36 AM
OK. Just about got all my plumbing done! Pheewwww!

Would it be standard practice here to secure all the vacuum lines to their respective nipples? Or should they pretty much stay in place without any help? I was thinking about putting a small ziptie around each one.

MW.
socal pat
05-12-2007, 03:51 PM
you think wisely grasshopper. Vacuum is one thing, but when you transfer into boost....pop goes the hosey. Just good insurance.
bogey
05-13-2007, 05:28 AM
Do you think that is necessary? I think its overkill. What have people experienced?
bambam
05-13-2007, 05:56 PM
OK. Just about got all my plumbing done! Pheewwww!

Would it be standard practice here to secure all the vacuum lines to their respective nipples? Or should they pretty much stay in place without any help? I was thinking about putting a small ziptie around each one.

MW.

I zip tied mine... everywhere, why not? It was nice when Tom said I should be running about 10 lbs of boost and the first time I drove my 10AE with the coldside on.. waalaa... 10lbs of boost... Man I zip tied allot of stuff... I was kind of stupid with installing my racing radiator.. but on my oil filter relocate kit I did a good job of making sure my supply and return lines were secured etc. Used zip ties of course.

After it is all said and done... darn near looks factory.... I just can not get enough of it driving my Miata, having the coldside just aint wore off yet...

Good luck you wont regret it.

Elbucko
Mark
05-14-2007, 10:52 AM
Do you think that is necessary? I think its overkill. What have people experienced?

I've got absolutely no experience ... yet. That's why I'm asking now. :) But it would seem to me that only the line going to the PC-Pro and the line to the bypass actuator would see "boost". Everything else is in front of the MP62, no?
bambam
05-14-2007, 01:47 PM
I've got absolutely no experience ... yet. That's why I'm asking now. :) But it would seem to me that only the line going to the PC-Pro and the line to the bypass actuator would see "boost". Everything else is in front of the MP62, no?

Your boost gauge should get same signal as your PC Pro is getting so you know what amount of boost its reading. This will require you running a "T" (made out of plastic) from your PC Pro vacumn line to the boost gauge. I bought an assortment of them (only needed one) from I think Auto Zone.

I would buy zip ties from Walmart or where ever

Buck