Wiring The 5th and 6th ports
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Originally posted by BigWoogie
So, theoretically, even if i dont have a split air pipe from the cat(which I dont) my six ports should still work?
(They are not functioning properly)
So, theoretically, even if i dont have a split air pipe from the cat(which I dont) my six ports should still work?
(They are not functioning properly)
It is far easier to fix a malfunctioning 89+ aux port issue than to wire them open, however the 84-88 aux ports are easier to wire open than fix.... trippy
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Well if the S5 extends to open the aux ports, then obviously the grease method to test them won't work, right?
*If* I get a free flow exhaust system how would I open the aux ports and the VDI port?
This is so confusing because there's a deviation to an already complicated issue. S4 or S5.
Someone please please please explain how you would open those aux ports up *IF* you have a free flow exhaust for both S4 and S5.
Jay Kim
*If* I get a free flow exhaust system how would I open the aux ports and the VDI port?
This is so confusing because there's a deviation to an already complicated issue. S4 or S5.
Someone please please please explain how you would open those aux ports up *IF* you have a free flow exhaust for both S4 and S5.
Jay Kim
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Originally posted by kim307
Someone please please please explain how you would open those aux ports up *IF* you have a free flow exhaust for both S4 and S5.
Jay Kim
Someone please please please explain how you would open those aux ports up *IF* you have a free flow exhaust for both S4 and S5.
Jay Kim
For 84-88, the aux ports need vacuum which is supplied by the exhaust and a one way check valve in the air pipe. I'm not sure how the VDI works for the 84-88 models. as for free flow exhasut, RB claims that their system still allows that the aux ports will open normally with their system. just make sure your aux port actuators are not siezed and they move with the required amount of vacuum
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Originally posted by breesej
For 84-88, the aux ports need vacuum which is supplied by the exhaust and a one way check valve in the air pipe. I'm not sure how the VDI works for the 84-88 models. as for free flow exhasut, RB claims that their system still allows that the aux ports will open normally with their system. just make sure your aux port actuators are not siezed and they move with the required amount of vacuum
For 84-88, the aux ports need vacuum which is supplied by the exhaust and a one way check valve in the air pipe. I'm not sure how the VDI works for the 84-88 models. as for free flow exhasut, RB claims that their system still allows that the aux ports will open normally with their system. just make sure your aux port actuators are not siezed and they move with the required amount of vacuum
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So now we've got a 5 gen with free flow exhaust (like mine) an air pump that works the 6 port. Stupid me wants to remove the air pump, but still have the best of both worlds. I'm begining to see the light (slowely). How does the electronic actuator work? Does anybody make this set up?
Thanks for the patience...
Thanks for the patience...
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Originally posted by wan
on a series 4 engine the ports use backpressure from the exhaust to open them at 3800rpms. If the previous owner drove the car like a grandma, shifting at 3k rpms, then theres a good chance the ports are stuck closed (carbon build up) since they never opened. When they are closed your low end is normal but anything above 3800rpms is crap. Wiring them open = restores power after 3800rpms but you loose some low end power. Thats why Splortch said "Wiring the ports open nets a loss of low-end torque but more than makes up for the loss with a definite top-end increase"
on a series 4 engine the ports use backpressure from the exhaust to open them at 3800rpms. If the previous owner drove the car like a grandma, shifting at 3k rpms, then theres a good chance the ports are stuck closed (carbon build up) since they never opened. When they are closed your low end is normal but anything above 3800rpms is crap. Wiring them open = restores power after 3800rpms but you loose some low end power. Thats why Splortch said "Wiring the ports open nets a loss of low-end torque but more than makes up for the loss with a definite top-end increase"
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An airpump does not use squat in terms of robbing power. Its not a power robber like an air conditioner. On my old 87 na I can pull 7500 in forth with the airpump and acv and the air conditioner turned on at the same time, driving up an uphill grade. Just make the darn car run like when it was new. Just a thought.
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I don't know if this has been said but yes wireing them open does make you loose torque and no it is not worth it in high end, a race is won at the launch(most of the time). Just wire a RPM switch to them and have them open at a certain RPM, look at that torque and a little high end. I wonder why people don't do this instead of wireing them open.
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Originally posted by AcmeSkater
Just wire a RPM switch to them and have them open at a certain RPM
Just wire a RPM switch to them and have them open at a certain RPM
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I think that I have decided to leave the air pump on, but use the main underdrive pully. I should have enough power with short headers and race pipe, and cold air intake to keep me happy.
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