push lock vacuum lines

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  1. asloan5 Corn Fed alcoholic

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    I've seen some of the faster cars with this it looks like a flexible cpvc vacuum line that push to lock into a fitting kind of like the lines you would see on the plumbing of a newer mobile home just alot smaller. I've seen them plumbed in the intake to map from turbo to wastegate. Where can I get these and what is the correct name for them ?
    asloan5, Feb 23, 2010
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  3. blackmonte Corn_Fed

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  4. scot w. GNS Performance Supporting Vendor

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    Those are nice and all for the RACING CARS but what do you do at all the other ends of the vacumm lines away from the vacumm block? Examples would be: the 2-3 bar MAP sensor? / Cruise control? and all the other stuff?


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  5. streetknight DCVING

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  6. blackmonte Corn_Fed

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    Billet Vacuum Block not sure on the Map , or some of the others but Vacuum block uses a threaded fitting
    blackmonte, Feb 23, 2010
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  7. fxdxlr8 Member

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    I bought my fittings from Grainger. Legris was the manufacturer. My vacuum block rubs on the hood so I planned on putting a thin cover plate on the throttle body and tapping the manifold with a couple of 1/8 npt holes. I was considering a remote Vacuum block or Tee to supply some of the other items.
    For me its BOV/Boost Controller/PCV/Fuel Regulator/Map/Guage/Brakes.
    fxdxlr8, Feb 23, 2010
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  8. asloan5 Corn Fed alcoholic

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    I was going to plumb all the fittings into my champ plenum spacer
    asloan5, Feb 23, 2010
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  9. TurboBuRick I know you

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    I'm thinking that the barb on the map can be shaved or cut off to leave a smooth nipple. You could then use a press lock coupling. I have never tried it so it's just a thought but I think it would work. It's on the offical "to do list". ;)
    TurboBuRick, Feb 23, 2010
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  10. DR BOOST 6-1 for '10

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    it works Rick. i used 1/4 air brake hose and fittings for my vacuum lines
    DR BOOST, Feb 23, 2010
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  11. TurboBuRick I know you

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    Nice! ;)
    TurboBuRick, Feb 23, 2010
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  12. TurboBrett Mr. Bump

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    Did you find the air hose for sale separate from an air shock kit?
    TurboBrett, Feb 23, 2010
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  13. DR BOOST 6-1 for '10

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    i used the hose for air brakes on a semi. available at a semi truck parts supplier.
    DR BOOST, Feb 23, 2010
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  14. Boost231 What's An Intercooler

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    i have converted to ALL brake hose fittings and lines on my car. as for the MAP sensor and fuel pressure regulator, cruise control etc i left the fittings that where on them. all you do is heat the brake line push it on the nipple and let cool, it wont come off.
    Boost231, Feb 23, 2010
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  15. TurboBrett Mr. Bump

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    Do you have a picture of this setup?
    TurboBrett, Feb 23, 2010
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  16. Boost231 What's An Intercooler

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    I'm at work but I can see what I have when I get home. Not sure if I have pictures of it all.
    Boost231, Feb 23, 2010
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  17. WINDMILL New Member

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    i have them on my intake spacer, they work great.
    WINDMILL, Feb 23, 2010
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  18. Boost231 What's An Intercooler

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    this is the only pictures i have. i can take more the next time im in arizona. i dont have any of the MAP or Regualtor. you can do them trust me. i wasnt sure if they would work out but they did. these pics where taken before i did the MAP/regualtor

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    Boost231, Feb 24, 2010
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  19. cchilly Member

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    If your interested in these McMaster Carr is also a great place to get them. I believe it is usually cheaper then Grainger as well.

    For going to MAP sensor, I believe they have a push on to push lock connector. That will still leave you with a push on style connection, but you will be able to use the push lock on the other location.

    Chris
    cchilly, Feb 24, 2010
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  20. Razor Forum tech Advisor

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    I trimmed out the lip on the map sensor and used a compression over the nipple. Then adapter the compression fitting.. whalla..

    I use the -3 teflon SS hose on my connections. XRP ends.
    Razor, Feb 24, 2010
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  21. Nick Micale Well-Known Member

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    Here is what I have used on a few GN's.

    The MAP line pushes on to the sensor barb so tight it has to be cut off for removal. :)

    On my race car the vac block has been replaced with just a block-off plate as I drilled and tapped the rear of the intake for vac lines which are now steel.

    Since the ignition coil is now under the dash, I have lots of room at the rear of the engine at the firewall. :biggrin:

    With wires tucked away and hidden, and almost no vac lines visible, the engine is MUCH less cluttered now. :cool:

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    Nick Micale, Feb 25, 2010
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