Not sure if this is the right section;

I bought a Greddy Profec B spec II, but it is missing the "6mm hose fittings" listed in the manual that connect to the solenoid. I went to 6 different stores this morning to find a replacement but I could not find anything that would work. The closest I could find was 1/8 NPT fitting, but it would not thread without stripping. Searching has not given me much information to go off of.

Does anyon know a replacement part # or the correct thread ?

 

I believe it's 1/8" british standard pipe thread instead of 1/8" NPT

 

I totally missed BSPT. I thought it was metric, but didn't know about the BSPT.

Here's a replacement I've found so far:
http://www.mcmaster.com/#barbed-hose-fittings/=bm5kho
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I'm going to keep looking for a regular pipe w/ bead, can't find those on McMaster or Grainger (yet).

 

I think I found it.
http://www.parker.com/portal/site/PA...&Wtky=FITTINGS

#T23HFB6-1/8

 

thank you

 

BSPT is an oddball thread but I have seen the thread used on oil pressure sending units for other makes. Note that the profec B spec II uses the same Denso solenoid as the Greddy Profec S, Greddy E-01, Apex'i AVC-R, Apex'i Power FC boost control kit, and the HKS EVC-S.

Ok I haven't physically compared every one of these solenoids in person but they look exactly the same and all have the "NC" "NO" and "COM" markings for the ports. I suspect Denso just puts different stickers on the solenoid at the factory depending on which company they are selling it to. This is similar to how MAC makes the boost control solenoid for Haltech, AEM, and Grimmspeed. The solenoid is basically identical and they all use 1/8" NPT threads.

 

The local parker suppliers did not stock these, and had a lead time of 2 weeks. I ordered the regular barb style from McMaster, will follow up w/ success/failure.

 

You are correct sir!

http://www.mcmaster.com/#barbed-hose-fittings/=bm5kho
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My order came in yesterday so I tested them this morning and they fit perfect. Since McMaster only sells them in a 10 pack I have a few (8) extra if anyone else needs them.

 

Nice.

 

Funny you should bring this up just now when I have the same problem. Bought a used Profec B Spec II controller and then found the harnesses and bought a new solenoid. Saved money but the solenoid does not come with fittings. I'd like to have a couple of the ones you got. And here's another idea, from Crispy: SS braided lines to wastegate to avoid the possibility of melting silicon hoses. Here's the 1/4 BSPT to AN -4 fitting needed for the solenoid end:

http://www.mcmaster.com/#5097k32/=bqfh9o

 

I am running v2 of the vacuum lines. How would you "T" together the 2 ss lines to go to the 1 port on the solenoid?

 

If you don't mind the look, you can clamp 4AN lines directly on to 1/4" barb. You could put together a T with brass fittings. I have been using clamped AN lines for my wastegate for the past two years. You can use hardware store clamps or the nicer looking faux-AN clamps:


http://www.racepartssolutions.com/products.asp?cat=19

Actual flared fittings also work of course, but it is more time, money, and hassle.


http://www.racepartssolutions.com/products.asp?cat=96

Real AN splitters are another option but then you have more fittings to buy and assemble. 4AN fittings are harder to install than larger sizes. On this kind of application, besides looks there really is zero advantage to actually installing fittings.

 

Hrm, those SS hoses are something I might consider.

One thing I immediately saw that I wanted to change was the actual fittings on the solenoid. My solenoid is zip tied next to my fan relays (see below) and my silicone hose is doing a 90* bend to the fitting. I haven't looked at McMaster yet but am hoping there is a 90* fitting I can use instead of a straight (180*) fitting like I have now. Then I could tighten the fitting so it is pointing down to the actuator area and the hoses won't have potential to be kinked.

 

GReddy Boost solenoid/sensor AN adapter fitting 1/8” BSPT male to AN -4 (1/4”, 7/16x20, 37º male) [McMaster pn 4545 K162 $3.78 (+shipping $4.00)]

From my webpage under turbo improvements: http://www.reganrotaryracing.com/fdpartslist.htm

Regards,
Crispy

 

What Crispy said, except the price has gone up to 4.13 ea. I mistakenly listed the 1/4" version instead of 1/8" BSPT (which costs a lot more).

doofy - 90 degree elbow:
http://www.mcmaster.com/#9151k16/=bqgg46

 

For future reference bump.....

FWIW, I just ordered two of these fittings directly from Greddy USA's website via the phone number on the "Contact Greddy" page.http://www.greddy.com/contact/ The guy was really pleasant, knew right away what I needed. Forgot to save the receipt but IIRC, it was ~$6 per. Shipping was another ~$7. Had them in 3 business days.