Apexi AVCR or 3 port solenoid or my own 2 port solenoid??

[fai17]

What and why should i use for boost control to use with my new Owen Development Turbo??I run a GEMS ecu btw.

Advice needed please.

Thanks

[AlanG]

The AVC-R will make setting up the boost quick and simple plus you have in gear boost control which you won't have with the GEMS unless it's the 32 bit version (so i'm told).

The GEMS can control your boost no problem if you don't fancy any additional hardware (that's my choice, let the ecu do the lot if it can). My advice would be to use the APexi 3 port solenoid as it has more flexibility in controlling the boost than a typical 3 port solenoid or 2 port.

If you don't fancy using your Apexi solenoid cause you might want to sell the kit, you can use a 24V AC solenoid which looks identical and does the exact same thing. (Yes, you read it right, 24V AC). There not expensive.

[fai17]

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The AVC-R will make setting up the boost quick and simple plus you have in gear boost control which you won't have with the GEMS unless it's the 32 bit version (so i'm told).

The GEMS can control your boost no problem if you don't fancy any additional hardware (that's my choice, let the ecu do the lot if it can). My advice would be to use the APexi 3 port solenoid as it has more flexibility in controlling the boost than a typical 3 port solenoid or 2 port.

If you don't fancy using your Apexi solenoid cause you might want to sell the kit, you can use a 24V AC solenoid which looks identical and does the exact same thing. (Yes, you read it right, 24V AC). There not expensive.

Where can i get an Apexi 3 port solenoid??Is it better than a standard classic 3 port solenoid?

What can you tell me about the 24V AC one?

[AlanG]

I thought you had an AVC-R Peter. The solenoid comes in the kit.

You should be able to get the alternative (24V) solenoid from the likes of RS, or if you don't want to bugger about searching on their site, Steve Simpson has them in stock from a local supplier. Drop him a mail or give him a phone.

Yes it is better than the std 3 port.

With the external wastegate on my car, i changed to the Apexi solenoid and that gave better boost control (i had issues with the std 3 port not getting the control i wanted). Steve thought his solenoid would be even better, so fitted it, but made no difference but was on a par with the Apexi unit.

[fai17]

Okay.I dont have a AVC-R...sorry.

I don't want anymore hardware than i need so i'll look into a 24V solenoid.

Do i just go into RS and get one or is there different 24V solenoid in their cataloge that i need to look at?

How much is the one from Steve Simpson?

Or have you got one for sale?

Thanks Alan.

Btw i went to Greers to see the Owen Development Turbo and it's well trick looking.

[AlanG]

Not a very clear pic i'm afraid Peter but this is what the Apexi solenoid looks like. The ones that Steve sells look more or less identical.

As for RS, they are trade only i believe, not sure if they would sell you a solenoid over the counter, though they might if you gave cash. I tend to order stuff through my work if i can convince the gaffers it's for a job! []

Don't know how much they are from Steve but i'd imagine you're looking at around £40-50. Give him a ring, it will be the easier option and next day delivery.

The only other thing in my mind is you may not need a different solenoid. It could be that the std 3 port will do the job. That wasn't the case with my set-up but you might find you don't need an alternative, so i'd be inclined to use what is there already and if it needs changed, then look for alternatives than spend cash unnecessarily.

[fai17]

Thanks Alan.

I try with what i've got the now then.

From the looks of the pic...you've moved the CAI[]

[AlanG]

That was one of the attempts, yes. It's still in the engine bay for the moment tho'...  []