Hi,

will be putting a VF34 and Autronic PNP onto my 99 wrx in the next month or so. Wondering from those that have autronic what the boost control is like using the 3 port solenoid from autronic? Is it better/the same as using something like an Apexi AVCR or Blitz?

I've never been one to have hi/lo boost settings, if I dont want to use all the boost I just dont' drive it as hard...

any comments appreciated.

cheers

Brett

The Autronic 3-port is made by MAC Pneumatics - you might be able to find it cheaper locally (pirtek/enzed sorta thing i think)

That solenoid is great for controlling boost.

Got the exact same setup you're gonna use. Can recommend the Autronic 3-port valve but make sure you use the OEM restrictor in the current T hose assembly. It's a good starting point but you may need to go slightly bigger or smaller if you run in to boost control issues.

I don't use a restrictor and i put the 3-port solenoid directly between the turbo outlet and the wastegate actuator a-la external wastegate setups.

Seems to work well, but it's possibly a bit keen if something goes wrong with the solenoid - like it jams

I run an Autronic boost solenoid and I dont run the restrictor either. Its worked just fine for me so far

Got quoted $180 for the solenoid, sound about right to you guys?

Also, does Autronic monitor injector duty cycle? Just trying to decide if I need to up grade the 440cc standard ones if I'm aiming for just on 200awkw. Am buying a walbro 255lt/hr pump

Yes it can display IDCs through a laptop and data logging.

I'm running V6 STi engine with 440cc injectors/aftermarket FPR at 60psi @ idle/1.3bar with VF34 with over 200kw atw and I've got IDCs rarely getting in to the low 80s.

WHOOOOWWW

You're not going to believe this...

Just rang up another supplier (Don't think they are an authorised Autronic dealer either) and they quoted me $89 for the exact same solenoid the authorised dealer told me was $189!!!!!!

Pays to ring around huh!!!! ha ha

You might have been quoted for exactly the same part, but sourced from a pneumatics supplier rather than Autronic.

Who knows - but for $89, result!

No Brett , I said it was $180 for the genuine Autronic valve.
The MAC valve isn't even $89 but you never asked for that...

But I'm sure Speedworks will sort out the differences for you which probably explains the phone calls we keep getting

Pays your money and takes your choice.
I can get a Wolf to run your car as well and there is a big difference between the price of those and an Autronic/Motec.
But I know what I would rather have

Cheers
Ken