Hi Mike, any tips on how to fit the valve controller to a stock exhaust? I’m struggling to locate the solenoid on the car. Is it a bumper removal job? Thanks, Rob
Hey Rob, no bumper removal for solenoid bypass or modification. On the LP spyder it's located on the passenger side between the back of the airbox and the little rail just behind it. If you simply want it open all the time just pull the vacuum hose off each valve and plug the hoses. I didn't like that idea because then the valves would never get used and might eventually refuse to close if you or the next owner ever do hook them back up again. This way at least you can operate them once in a while to keep that from happening (and the neighbors happier if you come home late at night). I kept everything just as it is but added another solenoid (a simple vacuum diverter valve) inline that blocks vacuum all the time when activated. When not activated it's open so then it's controlled by the existing solenoid controlled then by the cars' computer which opens the valves above 3500 rpm. I stole/shared power to the solenoid from a nearby harness that runs to the rear brake light and spoiler motor. Hope that helps!
Thanks for the quick reply Mike. Yea that’s really helpful. I’ve actually got a Kline switch (no Kline exhaust unfortunately) but I just could not see how to access the solenoid without stripping the bumper. I’ve got a RHD car but guess the location will be the same, it’s only a couple of bolts to find out I guess! I’ll let you know how it goes. Thanks again
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Hi Mike, any tips on how to fit the valve controller to a stock exhaust? I’m struggling to locate the solenoid on the car. Is it a bumper removal job? Thanks, Rob
Hey Rob, no bumper removal for solenoid bypass or modification. On the LP spyder it's located on the passenger side between the back of the airbox and the little rail just behind it. If you simply want it open all the time just pull the vacuum hose off each valve and plug the hoses. I didn't like that idea because then the valves would never get used and might eventually refuse to close if you or the next owner ever do hook them back up again. This way at least you can operate them once in a while to keep that from happening (and the neighbors happier if you come home late at night). I kept everything just as it is but added another solenoid (a simple vacuum diverter valve) inline that blocks vacuum all the time when activated. When not activated it's open so then it's controlled by the existing solenoid controlled then by the cars' computer which opens the valves above 3500 rpm. I stole/shared power to the solenoid from a nearby harness that runs to the rear brake light and spoiler motor. Hope that helps!
Thanks for the quick reply Mike. Yea that’s really helpful. I’ve actually got a Kline switch (no Kline exhaust unfortunately) but I just could not see how to access the solenoid without stripping the bumper. I’ve got a RHD car but guess the location will be the same, it’s only a couple of bolts to find out I guess! I’ll let you know how it goes. Thanks again
@@MisterJohnWick I’ve got the Kline switch but still not installed sorry