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Old Jan 6, 2005 | 07:22 AM
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Passive Boost Solenoid Emulator

Pardon my ignorance, but what is it?

http://www.byte-technology.com/vishn...tage1_v390.htm
Old Jan 6, 2005 | 07:44 AM
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Another question about that picture and description, does the downpipe that you are selling now not have a flex section? The one in the pic does not, just curious.
Old Jan 6, 2005 | 08:51 AM
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"Passive Boost Solenoid Emulator"

I was just wondering about this last night while browsing the new site.
Old Jan 6, 2005 | 08:59 AM
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It is the boost bleeder for the xflash.
Old Jan 10, 2005 | 08:59 AM
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is this needed for the xede?
Old Jan 28, 2005 | 05:14 AM
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I am intersted in knowing what this is exactly. A mechanical add on or simply software to control the boost solenoid? I have the Xede (Stg 1+) and was wondering if this is something that is recommended as an added safety margin.
Old May 24, 2005 | 08:50 AM
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yeah, Is that required? Someone explain in detail and finish this post.
Old May 24, 2005 | 09:07 AM
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The boost control emulator isn't typically used with XEDEs since the XEDE drives the boost control solenoid directly and yields stable results. It is used primarily with ECU reflashes which rarely control boost well due to the nature of the underlying control parameters. In this case, this fitting takes the place of the boost control solenoid altogether, creating a controlled bleed and a perfectly smooth boost curve. There are two types of solenoids available, one for the 9.8 housing and one for the 10.5 housing.

For XEDE users, we have used the same emulator fitting to increase boost beyond/machanical bleed beyond what is capable with the factory solenoid and wastegate restrictor. We do this by adding the emulator in-line with the boost control solenoid. This alone bumps up boost by 2-3psi. It is used in applications where boost, for some reason, is lower than normal.

To see instructions/pics on how the emulator is fitting in both XFlash and XEDE applications, see:
http://www.vishnutuning.com/evo_install_pill.htm

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Old May 24, 2005 | 10:05 AM
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Originally Posted by shiv@vishnu
The boost control emulator isn't typically used with XEDEs since the XEDE drives the boost control solenoid directly and yields stable results. It is used primarily with ECU reflashes which rarely control boost well due to the nature of the underlying control parameters. In this case, this fitting takes the place of the boost control solenoid altogether, creating a controlled bleed and a perfectly smooth boost curve. There are two types of solenoids available, one for the 9.8 housing and one for the 10.5 housing.

For XEDE users, we have used the same emulator fitting to increase boost beyond/machanical bleed beyond what is capable with the factory solenoid and wastegate restrictor. We do this by adding the emulator in-line with the boost control solenoid. This alone bumps up boost by 2-3psi. It is used in applications where boost, for some reason, is lower than normal.

To see instructions/pics on how the emulator is fitting in both XFlash and XEDE applications, see:
http://www.vishnutuning.com/evo_install_pill.htm

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Shiv,

Here's a question. What if you have a new MAS intake pipe that eliminates one of the solenoid hoses to the stock MAS pipe? In other words, there are 2 hoses that go to the wastegate solenoid. 1) is from the wastegate itself and 2) the other is from the MAS pipe that goes to the compressor. If you replace this pipe with a pipe that doesn't have a nipple to feed that hose to, then what? Does that hose just hang there?

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Old May 24, 2005 | 11:50 AM
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Originally Posted by BOOSTEZ
Shiv,

Here's a question. What if you have a new MAS intake pipe that eliminates one of the solenoid hoses to the stock MAS pipe? In other words, there are 2 hoses that go to the wastegate solenoid. 1) is from the wastegate itself and 2) the other is from the MAS pipe that goes to the compressor. If you replace this pipe with a pipe that doesn't have a nipple to feed that hose to, then what? Does that hose just hang there?

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Why would any MAS pipe eliminate one of those ports?
Old May 24, 2005 | 12:25 PM
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Originally Posted by shiv@vishnu
Why would any MAS pipe eliminate one of those ports?
Not sure why. All I know is that Buschur's MAS pipe doesn't have a nipple like the stock MAS pipe has.

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Old Jun 23, 2005 | 11:27 AM
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Originally Posted by shiv@vishnu
For XEDE users, we have used the same emulator fitting to increase boost beyond/machanical bleed beyond what is capable with the factory solenoid and wastegate restrictor. We do this by adding the emulator in-line with the boost control solenoid. This alone bumps up boost by 2-3psi. It is used in applications where boost, for some reason, is lower than normal.


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Looks like a simple item to make. Do you have instructions or a parts list for this item?
Old Jun 23, 2005 | 11:54 AM
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Woo, my car is on the Vishnu website! http://vishnutuning.com/images/Random/kimboo.jpg It's blured in the background. Vishnu needs to give my friend (Jim Bob) credit for that amazing picture btw.
Old Jul 7, 2005 | 05:42 AM
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Shiv,

Do you sell this emulator? I do not see it on the website. Also does this help tappering or do you just see a larger spike?
Old Jul 7, 2005 | 08:12 AM
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Originally Posted by BOOSTEZ
Shiv,

Here's a question. What if you have a new MAS intake pipe that eliminates one of the solenoid hoses to the stock MAS pipe? In other words, there are 2 hoses that go to the wastegate solenoid. 1) is from the wastegate itself and 2) the other is from the MAS pipe that goes to the compressor. If you replace this pipe with a pipe that doesn't have a nipple to feed that hose to, then what? Does that hose just hang there?

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I think you're wording it a bit wrong, but I understand what you're saying. There are two hoses near the turbo, one from the compressor cover, and one on the wastegate actuator, those two hoses "T" together and one hose then goes up to the BCS (Boost Control Solenoid). From the BCS there is a hose that then goes to a nipple on the intake pipe.

The reason that hose goes from the BCS to the Intake Pipe is for the same reason that your BOV recirculates. The air that comes out of the compressor cover goes two places, either A: goes to the wategate actuator and opens the wastegate, or B: goes to the BCS and gets bled off to the intake to let the wastegate stay shut. Either way, that air has been metered by the MAS prior to taking those paths, if the BCS bleeds to the atmosphere you are bleeding off air that was metered, and your car will run richer than if it was recirculated back to the intake. Mitsu was basically accounting for all the air that originally went through the MAS, that's why that air is recirculated post-MAS.

Basically if you use the Buschur pipe and don't find a way to recirculate that air you will have a slight rich condition. I think Buschur doesn't provide the nipple because he assumes most of his customers use MBC's or EBC's where that feature is no longer needed.

HTH

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