I want to know if I'm installing my AEM boost control solenoid right. I have an external TurboSmart Wastegate38.

So far I have:

A vacuum line running from the turbo to a T.

From one side of the T I'm running it to the top wastegate and the other side the AEM solenoid.

This is where I'm confused. Do I need to run a vacuum line off the manifold into a T, then one side to the AEM solenoid and the other into the bottom wastegate?

It's my first turbo install and so far with all my prior mechanical knowledge and research it's been smooth. Just don't want to make any mistakes and I've searched but no success. Thanks guys!

 

http://forum.aempower.com/forum/index.php?topic=26142.0

 

Ok so running a vacuum line from the manifold isn't needed is what I take from that. I think I'm good to go!

 

You don't need to get it from the manifold, but you do need to have a vacuum source.

 

I guess I'm not understanding correctly. The vacuum source isn't the one coming from the turbo? If someone could explain I'd appreciate it. I just want to get it right

 

I pull mine from the IM. You can also go from the turbo. Your choice.

Difference is you'll know exactly how much boost is going into the motor from sourcing it at the IM, vs the pressure loss from the i/c and what not from the turbo.

 

I ran mine like this. I assume this is correct!? Ok so I can run the line that goes into the turbo to my IM instead for a better reading?

 

Yea if you run from the manifold instead of the turbo you get a better read on what is running to the engine. It took me a while to understand it but you can do either one. Thanks for all the help guys. I should be able to start the car tomorrow and check for leaks

 

I've got another hiccup in my vacuum routing. Where do I run the BOV from? Sorry guys first turbo setup so I'm learning

 

If you pull the vacuum source for the boost solenoid from the turbo, it won't affect what the MAP sensor sees so it will remain accurate (not sure how you're monitoring boost). However, you are correct, MAP & Boost Gauges should source from the intake manifold for the most accurate reading.

The pic cyber gook posted is correct.

Again, just have to source from a vacuum source. I had a spare port on my IM where the vacuum pump used to be (AP1). If you can't find one, you'll need to tee from another source.