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Jan 27, 2011 | 06:53 PM

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s2000Junky

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Originally Posted by siadam,Jan 27 2011, 07:23 PM

I wouldn't wire the solenoid into a hobbs switch, I would wire it off the controller, or directly off the pump, so when the pump is activated, the solenoid opens.

That way they comes on @ the same time, no "additional "delay".

The Hobbs pressure switch replaces the the controller. It is the controller.

Jan 27, 2011 | 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by boostedf22c,Jan 27 2011, 07:52 PM

I would just leave it alone because there is nothing wrong with it.

Thought we covered this already?

Jan 27, 2011 | 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by JoeyBalls,Jan 27 2011, 07:18 PM

well, I have been using the AEM setup for over 20,000 miles in total and my motor hasnt went yet, the kit is great and lets me know when it isnt working properly (thats key)

I love it

I'm not too surprised Joey. Your tune is likely more conservative then mine, if you run dry your likely not going to have catastrophe, you also run a decent size turbo which has some spool time, in some situations the delay of the meth is close to par with the delay of your boost. I rely on my injection a bit more then I should so my AFR goes into dangerous territory when its not functioning when I call it to (Delayed)

Being a SC I get instant boost relative to my rpm. If I want to drop a gear on the hwy, I have to brake boost for several seconds to give my meth a chance to register before I can go, this sucks! and in real world road racing circumstances which I am into, this delay would be catastrophic, so this is why I have looked for solutions, and over the few years I've been running this kit, learned to really pick it apart. I'm sharing my experiences now that others have noticed the same problem, and sharing what I am doing about it.

Jan 27, 2011 | 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by s2000Junky,Jan 28 2011, 12:19 AM

I'm not too surprised Joey. Your tune is likely more conservative then mine, if you run dry your likely not going to have catastrophe, you also run a decent size turbo which has some spool time, in some situations the delay of the meth is close to par with the delay of your boost. I rely on my injection more then I should so my AFR goes into dangerous territory when its not functioning well I call it to (Delay) Being a SC I get instant boost relative to my rpm. If I want to drop a gear on the hwy. I have to brake boost for several seconds to give my meth a chance to register before I can go. This sucks, and in real world road racing circumstances which I am into, this delay would be catastrophic, so this is why I have looked for solutions, and over the few years I've been running this kit, learned to really pick it apart.

lol

Jan 27, 2011 | 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by boostedf22c,Jan 27 2011, 08:21 PM

lol

Jan 27, 2011 | 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by s2000Junky,Jan 27 2011, 09:33 PM

retaining the progressive controller will likely add to the delay time, since it takes a typical 20psi before the solenoid will crack open

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Originally Posted by s2000Junky,Jan 27 2011, 09:33 PM

The pump when responding from a progressive signal is not only slow to respond but delivers poor and potentially hazardes atomization. Higher pressure offers better atomization which equals more even burning across all cylinders and more power.

Again I dont have experience with the AEM controller.
I've tested my controller (CMGS) by setting the min/max boost @ 15psi then I pump about 14psi into the system via a compressor. As soon as I turn the min/max to 14psi pump is on 100%. I think this simulates what your trying to do?

Jan 27, 2011 | 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by EternalLx,Jan 27 2011, 08:39 PM

ok I have no experience with the AEM controller but the coolingmist and devil's own controllers open and closes the valve in the solenoid... so there is no delay.. its works just like your switch..

Controller reads boost, it opens the valve... thats it.. there is no "20psi cranking pressure"

Again I dont have experience with the AEM controller.
I've tested my controller (CMGS) by setting the min/max boost @ 15psi then I pump about 14psi into the system via a compressor. As soon as I turn the min/max to 14psi pump is on 100%. I think this simulates what your trying to do?

Yeah, there is allot of "kits" out there, and my only experience to date is with the AEM progressive style kit. In theory that's what this kit should do, but in real world driving it doesn't. Their controller and related components... or lack thereof = poor response time, so I'm retaining what I can from the kit and replacing the poor performing part.