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One way solenoid?

Started by TopherSho, July 09, 2017, 03:01:01 PM

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TopherSho

So the only issue i have with this install was the pump being lower than the tank.  (picture).   Will I see gravity feeding issues causing flooding? 

Should I place a one way solenoid in line with the tank?

the tank is as seen 1 foot above the pump  then the lines run into the spare wheel area and under the car,  then UP about 2 feet to the collar where the nozzle is. 



I also think i am going to re-orientate the pump to a standing position in the same place.

2010 non-pp, 98k miles, 3-bar,  .026 plugs, SNOW-KIT STG1, AJPTurbu tune#35, 15.5+psi
Best 0-60 public road 4.35s
Best 1/4 of 12.61 no DA correction

polskifacet

i think trunk mount requires a solenoid im not sure where the placement would be. your nozzle holder has a check valve, not sure about crack pressure on the snow one. solenoid is supposed to be on the pressure side i thought.
AEM Dryflo drop in. PP Transmission Cooler and thermostat. 160 tstat, 3 bar map, plugs, AJP 93 Tune, PP Shocks and Springs

TopherSho

Quote from: polskifacet on July 09, 2017, 03:53:25 PM
i think trunk mount requires a solenoid im not sure where the placement would be. your nozzle holder has a check valve, not sure about crack pressure on the snow one. solenoid is supposed to be on the pressure side i thought.

Ahhh if there is a check valve I am much less concerned.  I will call snow and see what they think.

Ty
2010 non-pp, 98k miles, 3-bar,  .026 plugs, SNOW-KIT STG1, AJPTurbu tune#35, 15.5+psi
Best 0-60 public road 4.35s
Best 1/4 of 12.61 no DA correction

SHO9987

I would definitely put in a one way solenoid, the closer to the nozzle the better.  The pump may have a check valve, but I believe the vacuum from the intake can still draw some of the meth/water that's in the line.  On my old SHO I had a trunk mounted setup with the Snow pump, once I added the solenoid I noticed an improvement in the amount of meth I was going through. 
2013 SHO Non-PP, Catless DPs, Custom 2.5" exhaust, Airraid CAI, Stock Turbo Upgrades, snow - W/M system, custom tune

TopherSho

Quote from: SHO9987 on July 09, 2017, 04:32:44 PM
I would definitely put in a one way solenoid, the closer to the nozzle the better.  The pump may have a check valve, but I believe the vacuum from the intake can still draw some of the meth/water that's in the line.  On my old SHO I had a trunk mounted setup with the Snow pump, once I added the solenoid I noticed an improvement in the amount of meth I was going through.

Did you have any issues with major flooding ?
2010 non-pp, 98k miles, 3-bar,  .026 plugs, SNOW-KIT STG1, AJPTurbu tune#35, 15.5+psi
Best 0-60 public road 4.35s
Best 1/4 of 12.61 no DA correction

SHO9987

Quote from: TopherSho on July 09, 2017, 05:20:48 PM
Quote from: SHO9987 on July 09, 2017, 04:32:44 PM
I would definitely put in a one way solenoid, the closer to the nozzle the better.  The pump may have a check valve, but I believe the vacuum from the intake can still draw some of the meth/water that's in the line.  On my old SHO I had a trunk mounted setup with the Snow pump, once I added the solenoid I noticed an improvement in the amount of meth I was going through.

Did you have any issues with major flooding ?

I did not have any issues with flooding.  Just seemed like the vacuum would pull the meth that was sitting in the line, noticed better meth consumption once the solenoid was installed.
2013 SHO Non-PP, Catless DPs, Custom 2.5" exhaust, Airraid CAI, Stock Turbo Upgrades, snow - W/M system, custom tune

jbeez

Is there a difference between the snow solenoid and that devil's own check valve http://www.alcohol-injection.com/en/push-to-connect/64-check-valve.html?
2014 PP SHO Darkside Metallic
K&N Panel filter, 3bar map, AJPTurbo tune, Motorcraft SP542 @.28, MSD Coils, PPE Catted downpipes, EBP Hot pipes w/ tial BOV, Tracy Lewis catch can, 170 tstat, 93 octane pump gas

SHO9987

Quote from: jbeez on July 15, 2017, 06:27:06 PM
Is there a difference between the snow solenoid and that devil's own check valve http://www.alcohol-injection.com/en/push-to-connect/64-check-valve.html?

Not sure to be honest.  Haven't used the devils own check valve, but according to the description, it should work just the same as the snow solenoid.
2013 SHO Non-PP, Catless DPs, Custom 2.5" exhaust, Airraid CAI, Stock Turbo Upgrades, snow - W/M system, custom tune