Greddy Profec B Elec Boost controller Help???

[driftin8ez]

My friend has his old greddy profec b boost controller for sale. He upgraded to an avc-r but he is using the greddy solenoid on the apexi unit.So basically he only has the greddy main unit for sale. At first i was trying to find a greddy boost solenoid but i got to thinking that i might be able to just use any solenoid like the one found on the igniter mount in the ca? I think it was originally used for higher fuel pressure on hot starts. I'm heading over to his house today but im pretty sure it is only a pos. and a neg. that goes to the solenoid, which would in theory be perfect. Anyone know for sure if it will or will not work?

[DIng-KF]

It is almost sure it won't work properly with any other solenoid. You could use one of the same type (not just an on-off solenoid), but it might need some kind of calibration.

I have thought of the solenoid next to the igniter too, because i have this disabled. You could use it as an on-off switch i guess, but you don't need the profec to do it, just plug the vacuum lines and connect it with a switch inside the car. But you wouldnt be able to get mid boost levels, just std and maximum (which might not be a good thing ) whether it is on or off . Unless you figure out a way to minimize the amount of air coming out of the solenoid, to succeed a mid level boost that you would be happy to run as a high boost level, controlled via a switch.

[Zero260]

I thought the Profec B controled how Slow/fast the wastegate opened, by controlling the solenoid speed, but I could be wrong. It's just that they're supposed to learn and adapt to each vehicle.

[driftin8ez]

forget it i just got a really good deal on a complete hks unit.