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ezza · 10-20-2011, 05:05 AM

I need to take a vac line from my intercooler hot pipe for my boost control solenoid.

what the best way to get a vac pipe friendly fitting installed? prefferably without welding.

would one of these be ok? would it make a good seal?

This is the smallest i can seem to find which is 6.4mm, but if im not mistaken the vac tubing for the solenoid is 3mm

any thought?

Propaganda · 10-20-2011, 05:54 AM

I'd use something like THIS

airman · 10-20-2011, 08:23 AM

^Yes, that'd be the best bet. Most likely your hot pipe is at most 1/16" and that's just not enough room for threads. The BEST thing would be welding, however.

surfpac · 10-20-2011, 08:31 AM

Like "Propaganga" said the cheapest best option, and clean looking.
http://www.frsport.com/index.php?target=products&mode=details&product_id= 7854

+1 for Frsport too!

ezza · 10-20-2011, 03:32 PM

I was thinking of using plumbing tape and a nut the other side of the pipe^

but yeah i think il use the fitting linked untill i get round to haveing my pipes welded (there are other bits i need adding/cutting out too)

thanks guys

slider2828 · 10-20-2011, 04:01 PM

This is what I did. I just tapped the pipe. screw in the fitting and then JBWeld around it.... done deal....

xdumbxguyx · 10-21-2011, 01:28 AM

another solution if your using stock turbo is to tap the 3 bolt turbo outlet, therefore you can have enough threads.

idahotuner · 10-21-2011, 10:37 PM

Yes I have done this a few times. Use JB weld not much on the fitting threads. Drill a hole about the same size as the nipple screw end. And put JB weld on it and thread it into your hot pipe the closer to the turbo the better response u will have

10-20-2011, 05:05 AM	#1
ezza Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: UK Age: 38 Posts: 518 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	'tapping' into charge pipes I need to take a vac line from my intercooler hot pipe for my boost control solenoid. what the best way to get a vac pipe friendly fitting installed? prefferably without welding. would one of these be ok? would it make a good seal? This is the smallest i can seem to find which is 6.4mm, but if im not mistaken the vac tubing for the solenoid is 3mm any thought?

10-20-2011, 08:23 AM	#3
airman Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Clemson, SC Age: 35 Posts: 83 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	^Yes, that'd be the best bet. Most likely your hot pipe is at most 1/16" and that's just not enough room for threads. The BEST thing would be welding, however. __________________ 2014 Absurdity Build RIP S13 KA-T HX35 419whp

10-20-2011, 04:01 PM	#6
slider2828 Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 6,040 Trader Rating: (13) Feedback Score: 13 reviews	This is what I did. I just tapped the pipe. screw in the fitting and then JBWeld around it.... done deal.... __________________ Turn and Burn!

10-21-2011, 01:28 AM	#7
xdumbxguyx Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: 626 Posts: 1,189 Trader Rating: (23) Feedback Score: 23 reviews	another solution if your using stock turbo is to tap the 3 bolt turbo outlet, therefore you can have enough threads. __________________ infinitwheels.com pitgarage.net

10-21-2011, 10:37 PM	#8
idahotuner Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: St. Maries, Idaho Age: 36 Posts: 1,276 Trader Rating: (17) Rides Gallery: idahotuner Feedback Score: 17 reviews	Yes I have done this a few times. Use JB weld not much on the fitting threads. Drill a hole about the same size as the nipple screw end. And put JB weld on it and thread it into your hot pipe the closer to the turbo the better response u will have __________________ My Twin Scroll Gt30r Sr22det Build

10-20-2011, 05:54 AM	#2
Propaganda Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2005 Location: Charleston, SC Age: 38 Posts: 451 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	I'd use something like THIS

10-20-2011, 08:31 AM	#4
surfpac Zilvia Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL Posts: 155 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Like "Propaganga" said the cheapest best option, and clean looking. http://www.frsport.com/index.php?target=products&mode=details&product_id= 7854 +1 for Frsport too!

10-20-2011, 03:32 PM	#5
ezza Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: UK Age: 38 Posts: 518 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I was thinking of using plumbing tape and a nut the other side of the pipe^ but yeah i think il use the fitting linked untill i get round to haveing my pipes welded (there are other bits i need adding/cutting out too) thanks guys