chuck jacobs
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I have a cruz performance vacuum line push lock kit that i am gonna install on a new build. Does anyone have any pics of there push lock setup so i can get some ideas as to how i install mine? Thanks
Or you could drill and tap the spacer and thread in some barb fittings. Back in the day, mine was set-up in this manner. Really cleaned things up.One reason I made this change was to clean up the engine bay.
Too much clutter going on in my opinion and getting rid of the vacuum block located on top of the throttle body certainly cleans thing up.
I’m very happy with the push lock fittings and vacuum lines .
I’m going to drill and tap my intake manifold and get rid of the 1/2” spacer over the winter. The extra 1/2” height of the spacer has my 3” up pipe contacting the hood pad.
I have seen these used for years. And so many have had these cool little fittings and set-ups on their Turbo Buick. But I never understood it all. I mean.....For what? Not to bash them or anything like that. I like a lot of cool unnecessary do-dads too. But I'm just saying.
My standard rubber vacuum/boost lines probably live in one the most harsh environments of any Turbo Buick I know. And I have never had a single burn, leak, crack, or collapse. And the best part is they are cheap, flexible, easy to cut off and then just go into the stock box of pieces on the garage shelf and replace as necessary.
Interested to see further comments ahead.
Or you could drill and tap the spacer and thread in some barb fittings. Back in the day, mine was set-up in this manner. Really cleaned things up.
Push-loc aside, if you aren't clamping anything attached to the manifold, you're asking for a hose to pop off a nipple and a bad day.
ive had that happen, scared the ...t out of me, was a loud pop thought i blew something up .. but was because the line on the boost solenoid came off and over boosted i guess ... it popped the fuel reg line off and acouple others .. now most are zipped tied . one of my first lessons learnedI started having problems with vacuum lines blowing off the fittings right after I bought the car. I had many instances where it'd be running odd, I'd pop the hood, and the line to the fuel pressure regulator had separated itself from the nipple. Several times the entire bunch had decided to separate themselves from the junction block on top of the throttle body. I ran for years with a massive zip tie holding that mess in place. I'm pretty sure I'm not alone. Maybe if you're only running 14psi it'll be fine, but if you turn it up, some kind of positive retention mechanism has to be on any line attached to manifold pressure.
I'll happily pit my engine by environment against anybody's in terms of harshness. I've melted everything. But I haven't had a line come off a connection.
Push-loc aside, if you aren't clamping anything attached to the manifold, you're asking for a hose to pop off a nipple and a bad day.
I started having problems with vacuum lines blowing off the fittings right after I bought the car. I had many instances where it'd be running odd, I'd pop the hood, and the line to the fuel pressure regulator had separated itself from the nipple. Several times the entire bunch had decided to separate themselves from the junction block on top of the throttle body. I ran for years with a massive zip tie holding that mess in place. I'm pretty sure I'm not alone. Maybe if you're only running 14psi it'll be fine, but if you turn it up, some kind of positive retention mechanism has to be on any line attached to manifold pressure.
I'll happily pit my engine by environment against anybody's in terms of harshness. I've melted everything. But I haven't had a line come off a connection.
Push-loc aside, if you aren't clamping anything attached to the manifold, you're asking for a hose to pop off a nipple and a bad day.
I'll happily pit my engine by environment against anybody's in terms of harshness. I've melted everything.
How are people dealing with the vacuum block rubbing the hood liner when using the Precision upper plenum? I would like to keep the stock set up if possible but don't want my hood liner to look mutilated. The liner is starting to fail now and I don't want to spend $$ on a replacement just to have it get destroyed. I don't believe the push lock style fittings seal well enough...
How are people dealing with the vacuum block rubbing the hood liner when using the Precision upper plenum? I would like to keep the stock set up if possible but don't want my hood liner to look mutilated. The liner is starting to fail now and I don't want to spend $$ on a replacement just to have it get destroyed. I don't believe the push lock style fittings seal well enough...
If you have the patience of a saint, you can nicely and professionally bend up some hard line (aluminum is easy) and make up all your lines to look like a work of art. You could use vacuum line as couplers or flare fittings.My body mounts are all replaced and I have hr engine mounts. I'm going to a 4" intake pipe and am looking for clearance. I have a Precision slic and a 3" up pipe so I'm stuck with either a spacer or Precision upper plenum. I've got the plenum already. With a spare intake I'll be mocking up different ideas for routing, etc. I also need to verify clearances on my current setup. I'm not opposed to air brake lines and fittings since they are well trusted. I'm also not ruling out AN line or hardlines that I can flair for AN fittings. Luckily I've searched pictures b/f the meltdown and have seen a few different solutions. I understand the pushlock fittings are easy. I'm just not sold on them, at least not the plastic ones. I've seen some ss ones but haven't further examined them.