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Old 04-10-2011, 01:29 PM
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whats a good reliable switch to operate my secondary fuel pump and meth injection?
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I'm guessing you are referring to a vacuum manifold right? If so give this a look. I picked it up so I wouldn't have to daisy chain a bunch of t's. Still building the car up so haven't used it yet, but it comes with extra plugs and junk.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BLOX-...#ht_2491wt_722
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I actually have that same manifold and my bbk intake has a extra port in the rear so im going to use that. What I mean by vacuum switch like hobbs switch
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I've been running a switch similar to this one on my car for many years with no issues

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...%3D1&viewitem=
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You can get a Hobbs switch at your local parts store. Mine activates my second fuel pump at 4psi.
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If you're looking for a vacuum operated switch rather than a pressure (boost) operated switch, this should get you started:

http://content.honeywell.com/sensing.../catswitch.asp

Check out the "Low Pressure and Vacuum" link, and then go to the last page of the PDF file when it loads. It will show you the available vacuum operated switches, with part numbers.



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