AEM Failsafe

[Scalzo]

Anyone install one of these?

Anyone know where which wire the engine speed is?

[Sportsguy83]

Yes sir, let me dig up the picture but it is to one of the connectors to the ECU. If you get on the footwell on the passeger side, you will easily see the three connectors. Let me dig up the pic of the cable connected.

[xjohnx]

Somehow this is the first time I've seen these. I wonder if these could be wired up to the factory ecu in the same manner as the flex fuel sensor is in order to trigger ECUTek to switch maps/retard timing/cut boost when needed? I don't have an immediate need for it, but it could be cool for some of the guys that are pushing the limits.

[Scalzo]

Hey it's ok called aem, basically useless ..

[Scalzo]

Just gotta find a way to put the vaccum and the bung to the engine any tips? Pics?

[King Tut]

Originally Posted by Scalzo

Just gotta find a way to put the vaccum and the bung to the engine any tips? Pics?

Looks like you are getting the FA20club turbo. My recommendation is to get a vacuum manifold and to pull the vacuum source for that from the PCV or brake booster hose that goes into the back of the intake manifold. Then connect the AEM vacuum line to one of the outputs:



Here is the thread where I took a picture of the wire to grab the RPM signal from. My AEM Failsafe is still working perfectly, so let me know if you have any other questions.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...t=28800&page=4

[Sportsguy83]

Sorry, I got caught up at work, thanks @King Tut for digging it up.

[Scalzo]

Originally Posted by King Tut

Looks like you are getting the FA20club turbo. My recommendation is to get a vacuum manifold and to pull the vacuum source for that from the PCV or brake booster hose that goes into the back of the intake manifold. Then connect the AEM vacuum line to one of the outputs:

I did order the FA20club turbo
Any DIY for it? Is it an addition part I must buy?
Where is the plug that goes through the firewall so i can feed my vacuum/ wide band?

[King Tut]

Originally Posted by Scalzo

I did order the FA20club turbo
Any DIY for it? Is it an addition part I must buy?
Where is the plug that goes through the firewall so i can feed my vacuum/ wide band?

I don't think their kit comes with a vacuum manifold, but you can ask Tony. I bought mine from Fast-Turbo. I fed the vacuum line through the firewall between the fender and the brake booster. I think you can see the rubber grommet I fed it through in my photo of the vacuum manifold.

[Scalzo]

Originally Posted by King Tut

I don't think their kit comes with a vacuum manifold, but you can ask Tony. I bought mine from Fast-Turbo. I fed the vacuum line through the firewall between the fender and the brake booster. I think you can see the rubber grommet I fed it through in my photo of the vacuum manifold.

I'll see if I really need it, if the engine bay looks messy and stuff i'll definitely pick one up!
Thanks for the info, Reading a bit on Sportsguy's journal and you seem to be the god

[King Tut]

Not the god, haha. Just isn't my first rodeo on turboing a non turbo car or installing just about any part you can install on a car. I have done quite a few gauge installs for local guys as well.

[Cessblood]

This is helpful.