Question about 5th and 6th ports

one320fc · 03-25-2008, 05:11 PM

So working on the GSL-SE, I cant imagine that my ports are opening due to my exhaust system. 2.5" from the factory manifold all the way back with a high flow cat. All the emissions are still intact. If this is a correct statement can I operate them with the air pump? or should I just wire them open? Thanks

WE3RX7 · 03-25-2008, 05:45 PM

I say we race, lol... then you'll know if they're opening!

one320fc · 03-25-2008, 06:19 PM

dont want to hurt your feelings though

My5ABaby · 03-25-2008, 08:07 PM

http://www.rotaryresurrection.com/2n...actuation.html

This is for 2nd gen's, but it might work for 1st gens.

WE3RX7 · 03-26-2008, 12:17 PM

OH - its on now, lol....

ratboy · 03-27-2008, 04:02 PM

I tried to wire mine open but it is not nearly as easy as that sounds. I tested the actuators with a ~6 psi shot from my compressor blowgun. Since they snapped open nicely, I just found and fixed the leaky hose coming from the exhaust. If that didnt work I was going to go the air pump route.

impulsive-RX7 · 03-27-2008, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by ratboy

I tried to wire mine open but it is not nearly as easy as that sounds.

Yes it is that easy.

ratboy · 03-28-2008, 09:08 AM

Even with the actuators held open (hit w/ air, then crimp hose to hold pressure) I couldnt get them secured well enough to stay open. Did you remove parts of the intake to wire them? Do I have abnormally large hands?

impulsive-RX7 · 03-28-2008, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by ratboy

Even with the actuators held open (hit w/ air, then crimp hose to hold pressure) I couldnt get them secured well enough to stay open. Did you remove parts of the intake to wire them? Do I have abnormally large hands?

You should remove the actuators. Then you can turn the sleeves by hand, and tie them off in the open position.

WE3RX7 · 03-28-2008, 11:29 AM

^ thats what I did on my FC years ago before going boost

Only issue is that they dont turn easily if they're stuck, which is what my gsl-se's issue is which means I have to take off the entire manifold setup and pull them out to clean them...

I'm debating about even putting them back in!

ratboy · 03-31-2008, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by impulsive-RX7

You should remove the actuators. Then you can turn the sleeves by hand, and tie them off in the open position.

ahhhhh! Well I never saw that tidbit before, I was always wiring the actuators!

03-25-2008, 05:11 PM	#1
one320fc one Apex @ a time Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Culpeper VA Posts: 272 Rep Power: 18	Question about 5th and 6th ports So working on the GSL-SE, I cant imagine that my ports are opening due to my exhaust system. 2.5" from the factory manifold all the way back with a high flow cat. All the emissions are still intact. If this is a correct statement can I operate them with the air pump? or should I just wire them open? Thanks

03-25-2008, 05:45 PM	#2
WE3RX7 RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: VA Posts: 1,812 Rep Power: 19	I say we race, lol... then you'll know if they're opening!

03-25-2008, 06:19 PM	#3
one320fc one Apex @ a time Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Culpeper VA Posts: 272 Rep Power: 18	dont want to hurt your feelings though

03-25-2008, 08:07 PM	#4
My5ABaby Sigh..... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 2,377 Rep Power: 20	http://www.rotaryresurrection.com/2n...actuation.html This is for 2nd gen's, but it might work for 1st gens.

03-26-2008, 12:17 PM	#5
WE3RX7 RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: VA Posts: 1,812 Rep Power: 19	OH - its on now, lol....

03-27-2008, 04:02 PM	#6
ratboy Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 35 Rep Power: 0	I tried to wire mine open but it is not nearly as easy as that sounds. I tested the actuators with a ~6 psi shot from my compressor blowgun. Since they snapped open nicely, I just found and fixed the leaky hose coming from the exhaust. If that didnt work I was going to go the air pump route.

03-28-2008, 09:08 AM	#8
ratboy Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 35 Rep Power: 0	Even with the actuators held open (hit w/ air, then crimp hose to hold pressure) I couldnt get them secured well enough to stay open. Did you remove parts of the intake to wire them? Do I have abnormally large hands?

03-28-2008, 11:29 AM	#10
WE3RX7 RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: VA Posts: 1,812 Rep Power: 19	^ thats what I did on my FC years ago before going boost Only issue is that they dont turn easily if they're stuck, which is what my gsl-se's issue is which means I have to take off the entire manifold setup and pull them out to clean them... I'm debating about even putting them back in!