I am mocking everything up to run full stainless wategate lines to my turbo and boost controller. I need some help finding what fittings to use to connect the lines to the boost controller and to the small vacuum filters. What has everyone else used? The filters are plastic and the lines on the boost solenoid are regular vacuum nipples.

 

what boost controller/solenoid are you using?

is that pic showing your current setup?

 

HKS EVC EZ. Yes.

 

nobody?

 

I don't get it... it looks like you already connected everything(?)

 

i have...but i want to use screw on fittings, not just ghetto worm clamps. i know that i probably cant do that on the filters, but i was hoping for some kind of adapter for the boost controller fittings

 

The fittings on the boost solenoid are most likely 1/8 NPT. You need an adapter from that to an -AN fitting that matches your hose size. Then you need the hose ends to install on the hose.

IMO throw the filters in the trash.

 

the vacuum nipples on the solenoid are not removable...i guess i can try to take it apart and drill/tap them out

 

your current setup isn't going to win any shows but it will be totally reliable. Deciding to convert to AN fittings depends how much time & money you want to spend on aesthetics. My current setup uses worm clamps with stainless steel hose but it has less lines than yours does. With everything you've got going on there you could have $100 in fittings you will need. ANplumbing.com has all sorts of stuff.

Most of the boost control solenoids are 1/8" NPT or 1/8" BSPT if they are threaded. The EVC EZ uses a stepper motor I believe, rather than a 3 port solenoid like the HKS EVC-S

 

Hey check this company out and watch video, it's the solution most of us setup.
candyhose.com
http://www.oomphlabs.com/our-products.php

 

made a little progress today...i ordered the fittings for the wastegate and they should be here monday. i hope they are the right ones. the nipples on the boost controller solenoid aren't removable but i think i am going to try and cut them off, drill and tap so i can use npt -> AN adapters. i just don't know if there is enough room yet. these fittings are so damn expensive but IMO the peace of mind is worth it.

what should i use to seal the fittings for the wastegate and turbo compressor housing?

 

a little bit of RTV on the threads works well. If you want something less conspicuous than the black or gray stuff, use blue RTV intended for water pumps. I prefer this to teflon tape, as teflon tape is easier to screw up or unravel during installation.

 

Wish I would have seen this sooner to save you a couple bucks.

I compared the price from making my own to buying them pre-made. I ended up buying Teflon lined brake lines for about $10-12 ea on eBay and the fittings for like $3 or 4 on eBay.

I agree with C. Ludwig on the filters. However if you really wanna use filters and got money to burn I think you can find the -3 turbo oil line filters on eBay for about $15.