Hello,

I just purchased a '93 FD and I will be doing all of the necessary reliablity mods soon. I want to make the switch to simplified sequential but use better solenoids as the stock ones are prone to fail. I found these http://www.lightningdynamics.com/powerdivision they are $545.

Has anyone used these? Is there anyone else making an upgraded solenoid rack such as these that are less expensive?

 

Yes there have been people who have ordered those; They are the same as saxyman990's solenoids. Do a search for saxyman's post and you'll find some people who talk about them.

 

While I applaud the effort and R&D that went into the replacement solenoid system, IMHO it just doesn't make financial sense. You can go through a TRUCKLOAD of stock solenoids for that price.

I know some have documented how to step down the pressure the solenoids see so they don't get the full 14psi or whatever which can increase the longevity and problems some have with running higher boost.

The majority of my solenoids are original to my car with 114,000 miles on it. I have a perfect boost pattern on '99 twins running around 12-13psi.

Dale

 

I'm gonna have to do some long term testing but, I just recently accuired a new solenoid off the latest generation Honda Accord. Their 3-way vent style just like the Fd's. So far I've tested them to 25psi and it works perfect. When you put voltage to them, you hear a nice loud click so they seem to be robust. I'm gonna test higher to see how well they hold up to pressure and heat. Most used Fd solenoids don't get pressure tested so you really don't know how well their working until you do. Also these Honda units are not too expensive at about $20.00 each. Stay tuned!

 

What year Honda Accord, and what is the pn# ?

:-) neil

 

Lightning Dynamics is/was a company in the UK started up by a guy named Sultan. He and I are friends, one of my best friends when I lived in the UK is very good friends with him. I would never speak poorly of Sultan, however I would not suggest ordering these.

The reason I say that is that he was Rob Bailey's (aka, Saxyman) seller for the UK market. Rob dropped off the face of the earth a couple years ago, so his solenoids are VERY hard to come by. The likelihood of finding a pair brand new is slim to none, your best bet is to pick them up second hand, if you want that set of solenoids.

I count myself lucky to have been able to get one of these 4-solenoid racks, lightly used, from a guy in the UK who was going single.

 

2008 and up Accord 6cyl I believe. Don't remember the part number but I think the solenoid controls the front engine mount for the cylinder deactivation.

 

Is there an online vendor that sells them (solenoids) or do I have to find them used?