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GReddy Profec B DIY high/low switch #1551903 04/18/06 01:17 AM
Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 4,970 Land of the watered-down exple... S Swazo OP Hard-core CEG'er
OP Swazo Hard-core CEG'er S Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 4,970 Land of the watered-down exple...	Being a cheap bastard, I decided to find a way to avoid paying $105-130 for a stupid switch for my Greddy Profec B boost controller. All you need is... 1) 1/8" STEREO (not mono!) plug (RadioShack P/N- 274-284 but there are gold plated versions that aren't that much more) 2) A momentary switch that is normally "open" (Radio Shack P/N- 275-646 for example) If you look at the stereo plug, you'll notice the shaft has 3 sections. The tip section is for the signal, the center section is not used (GReddy uses this section to power their wireless switch, but we don't need this.) and the section on the base is the ground. There are 3 tabs in the radio shack plugs innards, 2 small tabs and one large. The large is for the ground and the center tab (the smallest of the two small tabs...) is for the signal wire. Solder a proper length wire to each tab, and run each wire to it's own tab on the momentary switch. It doesn't matter what order/side you wire it up. Now you can switch bewteen high or low boost for about $7 rather than over $100 I am going to try to find a nice looking/feeling shifter knob with a momentary switch for an easy to use button 2005 Ford F150 SuperCab FX4 1964 Chevrolet Impala SS 1998 CSVT: 354HP/328TQ @ 10 psi, now gone

Re: GReddy Profec B DIY high/low switch #1551904 04/18/06 05:29 AM
Joined: Sep 2000 Posts: 3,223 Westland, MI R Rara_dup1 "Absolut Rara."
Rara_dup1 "Absolut Rara." R Joined: Sep 2000 Posts: 3,223 Westland, MI	Originally posted by TC'd Swazo: I am going to try to find a nice looking/feeling shifter knob with a momentary switch for an easy to use button If you don't mind losing your airbag, I know where you can buy a pimpy Sparco race steering wheel w/ two momentary buttons on it . . . Balance is the Key. rarasvt@comcast.net

Re: GReddy Profec B DIY high/low switch #1551905 04/18/06 11:40 AM
Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 5,810 Ozark, AL W warmonger_dup1 Hard-core CEG'er
warmonger_dup1 Hard-core CEG'er W Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 5,810 Ozark, AL	Good job. The markup is awefull on GReddy small parts, but at least the product is good quality stuff. Now I'm looking for those really cool track times from you with a dual stage controller. Former owner of '99 CSVT - Silver #222/2760 356/334 wHP/TQ at 10psi on pump gas! See My Mods '05 Volvo S40 Turbo 5 AWD with 6spd, Passion Red '06 Mazda5 Touring, 5spd,MTX, Black

Re: GReddy Profec B DIY high/low switch #1551906 04/18/06 12:54 PM
Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 10,015 The land of Vegemite and Foste... S Stazi Hard-core CEG'er
Stazi Hard-core CEG'er S Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 10,015 The land of Vegemite and Foste...	Originally posted by TC'd Swazo: Being a cheap bastard, I decided to find a way to avoid paying $105-130 for a stupid switch for my Greddy Profec B boost controller. All you need is... 1) 1/8" STEREO (not mono!) plug (RadioShack P/N- 274-284 but there are gold plated versions that aren't that much more) 2) A momentary switch that is normally "open" (Radio Shack P/N- 275-646 for example) If you look at the stereo plug, you'll notice the shaft has 3 sections. The tip section is for the signal, the center section is not used (GReddy uses this section to power their wireless switch, but we don't need this.) and the section on the base is the ground. There are 3 tabs in the radio shack plugs innards, 2 small tabs and one large. The large is for the ground and the center tab (the smallest of the two small tabs...) is for the signal wire. Solder a proper length wire to each tab, and run each wire to it's own tab on the momentary switch. It doesn't matter what order/side you wire it up. Now you can switch bewteen high or low boost for about $7 rather than over $100 I am going to try to find a nice looking/feeling shifter knob with a momentary switch for an easy to use button Good job! 2000 SVT Turbo 295hp/269ftlb@12psi #1 for Bendix Brakes Kits! Knuckles rebuilt w/new bearings $55 AUSSIE ENDLINKS $70 Gutted pre-cats $80/set A lack of planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on mine!

Re: GReddy Profec B DIY high/low switch #1551907 04/18/06 01:15 PM
Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 1,502 land of high speed expressways J Judge_dup1 Flaming Biker Dude
Judge_dup1 Flaming Biker Dude J Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 1,502 land of high speed expressways	Originally posted by Rara: Originally posted by TC'd Swazo: I am going to try to find a nice looking/feeling shifter knob with a momentary switch for an easy to use button If you don't mind losing your airbag, I know where you can buy a pimpy Sparco race steering wheel w/ two momentary buttons on it . . . Will this fit...say a WRX? People suck. Rev it till it MELTS.....

Re: GReddy Profec B DIY high/low switch #1551908 04/18/06 02:07 PM
Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 1,695 Durka Durkastan B Barge Hard-core CEG\'er
Barge Hard-core CEG\'er B Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 1,695 Durka Durkastan	Why be saddled with a mere 2 boost settings when you can have a seperate boost map for 5 gears TurboXS DTEC BC-Pro 04 Subaru WRX "Eurosport bling bling fast and furious tokyo drift" "They have diarrhea of the mouth, and constipation of thought"

Re: GReddy Profec B DIY high/low switch #1551909 04/18/06 02:13 PM
Joined: May 2000 Posts: 1,336 Kearneysville, WV F fastcougar_dup1 Hard-core CEG\'er
fastcougar_dup1 Hard-core CEG\'er F Joined: May 2000 Posts: 1,336 Kearneysville, WV	Originally posted by Dr. Frankenbarge: Why be saddled with a mere 2 boost settings when you can have a seperate boost map for 5 gears TurboXS DTEC BC-Pro Because, he's a "cheap bastard" and the thing cost $550 and requires that you have a GameBoy (more money). For Sale: 1997 Explorer XLT V8 AWD

Re: GReddy Profec B DIY high/low switch #1551910 04/18/06 02:29 PM
Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 4,970 Land of the watered-down exple... S Swazo OP Hard-core CEG'er
OP Swazo Hard-core CEG'er S Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 4,970 Land of the watered-down exple...	I traded my useless (to me atleast) S-AFCII to get this Profec B from Keyser's buddy. I'm trying to see how well this works for a turbo Contour. In theory, it should be about perfect to run 3.5psi in 1st-2nd and then jump to 12psi with a slow gain in 3rd gear on. If it works well enough, then great.... I've barely put much money into it. New dyno run(s) by the end of the week 2005 Ford F150 SuperCab FX4 1964 Chevrolet Impala SS 1998 CSVT: 354HP/328TQ @ 10 psi, now gone

Re: GReddy Profec B DIY high/low switch #1551911 04/18/06 10:12 PM
Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 155 Tucson, AZ and the Bay Area T TheFordGuy CEG\'er
TheFordGuy CEG\'er T Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 155 Tucson, AZ and the Bay Area	I'm that "buddy" you speak of! Good luck with that thing. Greg 2000 Silver Turbo CSVT (((FOR SALE, PM me! $12K))) 1999 Vibrant White Cougar

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