Prodrive 3-port boost solenoid

***BoostJunkie*** · 11-11-2005, 08:21 AM

http://www.rallysportdirect.com/shop...f310f0b5a245c9

Does anyone know anything about this? Good, bad, better than the Perrin EBCS?

Davenow · 11-11-2005, 09:12 AM

it looks to be almost exactly the GM solenoid. IN fact I am fairly sure its the same part.

Why would you pay $99 when you could pay less than 30??
I guess if you are afraid of wiring it yourself or just dont want to.

Here is where I am a hypocrit.
I am SO freaking lazy, I am actually considering buying it just so I dont have to screw with wiring.. Actually, thats not it. I dont want to wire something in and make it a "detectable" modifiaction.

I want to be able to go 100% back to stock if I need/want to, including no cuts in the harness.

So in that aspect, this is killer. But I have a tough time swallowing the extra cost just for that little harnes...

TheMadScientist · 11-11-2005, 11:19 AM

Seems like every one is starting to make these.
Damn I should of patened it.

TMS

Davenow · 11-11-2005, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheMadScientist

Seems like every one is starting to make these.
Damn I should of patened it.

TMS

I think that every time I see these ppl ripping your idea off.

***BoostJunkie*** · 11-11-2005, 12:08 PM

well apparently this comes stock on the WR1 so it must be a pretty good piece. I think I'll order one up, this project is already so far beyond what I wanted to spend, what's another $70 for a little peace of mind?

Davenow · 11-11-2005, 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BoostJunkie

well apparently this comes stock on the WR1 so it must be a pretty good piece. I think I'll order one up, this project is already so far beyond what I wanted to spend, what's another $70 for a little peace of mind?

I myself will pay the $70 just for the plug and playness of the harness

**wdb** · 11-11-2005, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Davenow

But I have a tough time swallowing the extra cost just for that little harnes...

Plus the Prodrive name, which always adds cost.

***BoostJunkie*** · 11-11-2005, 03:19 PM

Well I just ordered one (only the best for my baby

). I talked to my tuner, Hill at Agile Automotive and he recommended some sort of boost solenoid so I went with the prodrive because it is so easy to install, and I'm hoping easier to tune for than the Perrin. So far, the parts I have on the way for my setup are:

APS Header
APS CAI
Perrin Boost Solenoid
Walbro 255

and I already have a 3" APS TBE and Accessport. I'll be posting results and dyno plots as soon as I install everything and get it Protuned. My tuner also advised AGAINST a wastegate helper spring, as he didn't think it was safe. He said although I could hold a little more boost up top, if the car were to go into limp mode it wouldn't be able to regulate boost and it would run VERY lean, to the point of possibly causing major damage. He thought the right way to do this would be to use an EBC, although the stock turbo is so weak up top it's not really worth it, so the Prodrive solenoid will do.

11-11-2005, 08:21 AM	#1
*BoostJunkie* Sold My Soul For Mods Car: '05 CGM STi Fav Mod: Track Time Location: Bethesda, MD Posts: 6,762 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2004 Trader Rating: (14)	Prodrive 3-port boost solenoid http://www.rallysportdirect.com/shop...f310f0b5a245c9 Does anyone know anything about this? Good, bad, better than the Perrin EBCS? This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

11-11-2005, 09:12 AM	#2
Davenow Professional STI Racer Car: 07FXT. Fast Location: Austin TX Posts: 812 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	it looks to be almost exactly the GM solenoid. IN fact I am fairly sure its the same part. Why would you pay $99 when you could pay less than 30?? I guess if you are afraid of wiring it yourself or just dont want to. Here is where I am a hypocrit. I am SO freaking lazy, I am actually considering buying it just so I dont have to screw with wiring.. Actually, thats not it. I dont want to wire something in and make it a "detectable" modifiaction. I want to be able to go 100% back to stock if I need/want to, including no cuts in the harness. So in that aspect, this is killer. But I have a tough time swallowing the extra cost just for that little harnes... Last edited by Davenow; 11-11-2005 at 10:01 AM.

11-11-2005, 03:19 PM	#8
*BoostJunkie* Sold My Soul For Mods Car: '05 CGM STi Fav Mod: Track Time Location: Bethesda, MD Posts: 6,762 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2004 Trader Rating: (14)	Well I just ordered one (only the best for my baby ). I talked to my tuner, Hill at Agile Automotive and he recommended some sort of boost solenoid so I went with the prodrive because it is so easy to install, and I'm hoping easier to tune for than the Perrin. So far, the parts I have on the way for my setup are: APS Header APS CAI Perrin Boost Solenoid Walbro 255 and I already have a 3" APS TBE and Accessport. I'll be posting results and dyno plots as soon as I install everything and get it Protuned. My tuner also advised AGAINST a wastegate helper spring, as he didn't think it was safe. He said although I could hold a little more boost up top, if the car were to go into limp mode it wouldn't be able to regulate boost and it would run VERY lean, to the point of possibly causing major damage. He thought the right way to do this would be to use an EBC, although the stock turbo is so weak up top it's not really worth it, so the Prodrive solenoid will do. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad. Last edited by BoostJunkie; 11-11-2005 at 03:22 PM.

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11-11-2005, 11:19 AM	#3
TheMadScientist Professional STI Racer Posts: 599 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Seems like every one is starting to make these. Damn I should of patened it. TMS

11-11-2005, 12:08 PM	#5
*BoostJunkie* Sold My Soul For Mods Car: '05 CGM STi Fav Mod: Track Time Location: Bethesda, MD Posts: 6,762 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2004 Trader Rating: (14)	well apparently this comes stock on the WR1 so it must be a pretty good piece. I think I'll order one up, this project is already so far beyond what I wanted to spend, what's another $70 for a little peace of mind?