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Screaming04 06-11-2013 05:21 PM

EBC unused port?
 
Just installing the diyautotune ebc and wondering what to do with the unused port?

Nothing special is mentioned so it sounds like you leave it open to atmosphere. Only reason I ask is that my ebc is mounted with the open port facing up and I'm concerned about contaminating the valve... should I cap it off somehow?

Thanks

Leafy 06-11-2013 05:41 PM

Its the vent. Either leave it open, run a hose from it to your pre-turbo intake, or put a little breather filter on it. If you cap it nothing will work.

Screaming04 06-11-2013 05:49 PM

Thanks Leafy. I'll try to find a way to keep stuff from getting in the valve.

hornetball 06-11-2013 07:37 PM

Wouldn't worry about it. It doesn't suck. It blows.

event 06-12-2013 12:45 PM

Since we're talking about that valve, the instructions say that it has to be installed in one certain direction. Is there a reason for how it is installed? Is there a check valve in there or something? Mine is installed backwards, and I dont want to switch it around if I don't have to.

Screaming04 06-12-2013 02:21 PM


Originally Posted by event (Post 1021054)
Since we're talking about that valve, the instructions say that it has to be installed in one certain direction. Is there a reason for how it is installed? Is there a check valve in there or something? Mine is installed backwards, and I dont want to switch it around if I don't have to.

I'm thinking your guess regarding a check valve is correct for operating under vacuum. You don't want to swap the vacuum lines around?! #easymod

Braineack 06-12-2013 02:25 PM


Originally Posted by event (Post 1021054)
Since we're talking about that valve, the instructions say that it has to be installed in one certain direction. Is there a reason for how it is installed? Is there a check valve in there or something? Mine is installed backwards, and I dont want to switch it around if I don't have to.

:crx:

event 06-12-2013 02:52 PM


Originally Posted by Screaming04 (Post 1021095)
I'm thinking your guess regarding a check valve is correct for operating under vacuum. You don't want to swap the vacuum lines around?! #easymod

I'd like to understand why it's directional. it works fine like this.

Braineack 06-12-2013 03:01 PM

If your EBC ever fails, it will fail to full boost.

Leafy 06-12-2013 03:02 PM


Originally Posted by Braineack (Post 1021115)
If your EBC ever fails, it will fail to full boost.

I dont see that as a failure.

Braineack 06-12-2013 03:03 PM

:rofl:

southernmx5 06-12-2013 10:46 PM

Get one of these: Item # P18, Air Exhaust Mufflers On Air, Inc.

Screaming04 06-12-2013 11:57 PM


Originally Posted by southernmx5 (Post 1021269)

Thanks for the link. That looks perfect.

Braineack 06-13-2013 07:26 AM

that's so unnessecary...

Matt Cramer 06-13-2013 10:03 AM


Originally Posted by event (Post 1021108)
I'd like to understand why it's directional. it works fine like this.

Because if it's plumbed backwards, instead of switching from manifold pressure to vented, it switches from manifold pressure to blocked. Brain is correct that this removes one of the key failsafes. On some setups, you won't have any boost control at all.

southernmx5 06-13-2013 10:30 AM


Originally Posted by Braineack (Post 1021318)
that's so unnessecary...

LOL

Braineack 06-13-2013 10:37 AM

it wasnt a joke.

southernmx5 06-13-2013 12:11 PM

I laughed.

Braineack 06-13-2013 12:14 PM

not sure why

18psi 06-13-2013 12:31 PM

route it to your seat so when it fails you get ALLOFIT up your pooper


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