i think i'm done debating over this, i'll just go for it and make my own alky system. I can get ahold of a pump that will easly do the job, and it shoudlbe relitively cheap too. with that being out of the way it should be just a bunch small stuff. what kind of nozzel do most people use? I know a NOS jet but more speifically what kind? I would like to make a thing in my car to controll it, like an smc thing. can a hobbs switch be hooked up to a potentiometer to controll where it turns on? then how can i adjust the speed in the car, or is that really necessary? and how much and what size hose should i buy? I can never guess the right legnth of hose. and if anyone has some little parts they would like to get rid of i'd rather buy from someone here than summit or jegs.
i'll go for it! now what
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No you cant vary a hobbs with a pot.
And you can vary pump speed mechanically on the pump(shureflow). The savings on pump may be offset by the adjustability of the shureflow. But when you get into electronics, the price point moves up.
So if you get a hobbs, relay, pump, nozzle, lines, tank and some wiring.. your there... and when your ready to go a little further, the strong foundation is laid out.
Now cheap and reliable have their limits...careful on choice of pumps..else have to do things twice.
HTH
And you can vary pump speed mechanically on the pump(shureflow). The savings on pump may be offset by the adjustability of the shureflow. But when you get into electronics, the price point moves up.
So if you get a hobbs, relay, pump, nozzle, lines, tank and some wiring.. your there... and when your ready to go a little further, the strong foundation is laid out.
Now cheap and reliable have their limits...careful on choice of pumps..else have to do things twice.
HTH
it is a surflow pump, one of their bigger ones, this one is for a water pump on a camper, to run drinking water.
I am intrested in having some way to controll when it turns on in the car, has anyone made something like that, how does smc do it? I'm pretty comfortable with electronics, I'd like to keep it simple, but if it has to be a complex circuit then thats what i'll do.
I am intrested in having some way to controll when it turns on in the car, has anyone made something like that, how does smc do it? I'm pretty comfortable with electronics, I'd like to keep it simple, but if it has to be a complex circuit then thats what i'll do.
Ok..heres your two questions and options.
turnon.. this can be accomplished two different ways. One is the use of a pressure switch the other is electronic. kits like the SMC use an mechanically adjustable pressure switch that has a line running to it from the engine compartment. Kits like mine I tap off the factory 2 bar MAP sensor or use a 3 bar with my progessive setup.
The downside to the switch is the line going to it, and the switch itself. hence why I went the GM sensor route. the upside is its cheap.
For pump speed control, you need to vary the voltage to the pump. This has to be done electronically to get correct regulation. Only method I know off is pulse width modulation thats not cumbersome and efficient. This is what I do to make a difference.
The shureflow pump I recommend use is the 8000-543-236 diaphram pump. It has been the basis to the DIY kits..and dead reliable.
The progressive controller is something new to the market place..in cases like yours, for a mild street car, its probably overkill. A simple controller works wonders, given the chance. can it make the car slower or?? no, but unless your intention is to run upwards of 23 PSI, then a simple deal will more than likely for you.
Hope this info helps. Click the link and cruise through the pixs. It should give you an idea. More pixs coming soon.
Julio
turnon.. this can be accomplished two different ways. One is the use of a pressure switch the other is electronic. kits like the SMC use an mechanically adjustable pressure switch that has a line running to it from the engine compartment. Kits like mine I tap off the factory 2 bar MAP sensor or use a 3 bar with my progessive setup.
The downside to the switch is the line going to it, and the switch itself. hence why I went the GM sensor route. the upside is its cheap.
For pump speed control, you need to vary the voltage to the pump. This has to be done electronically to get correct regulation. Only method I know off is pulse width modulation thats not cumbersome and efficient. This is what I do to make a difference.
The shureflow pump I recommend use is the 8000-543-236 diaphram pump. It has been the basis to the DIY kits..and dead reliable.
The progressive controller is something new to the market place..in cases like yours, for a mild street car, its probably overkill. A simple controller works wonders, given the chance. can it make the car slower or?? no, but unless your intention is to run upwards of 23 PSI, then a simple deal will more than likely for you.
Hope this info helps. Click the link and cruise through the pixs. It should give you an idea. More pixs coming soon.
Julio
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