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Old 01-30-2011, 07:25 PM
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I.want to hook.a valet switch I can use in cab does anyone know the cheap route
 
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Old 01-30-2011, 08:56 PM
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I used a needle valve & tubing I can adjust on the fly I like mechanical devices
 
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Old 01-30-2011, 11:29 PM
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Put mine on the front of my cup holder


 
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Old 01-31-2011, 02:43 AM
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Chromehound what was the point of doing that???
 
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Old 01-31-2011, 07:01 AM
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Doesn't a valet switch disable a car alarm, or the vehicle from starting? That's my understanding of a valet switch anyway.
 
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Originally Posted by cumminsblazer
Chromehound what was the point of doing that???
Point of what? The valet keeps your pump from fueling at the top end by cutting off the boost pressure that moves the fuel pin diaphram up and down. It's used for better mpgs, towing and letting unexperanced drivers drive. Mines just in an easy spot that I can operate from inside and I have less than $15 in it.

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Doesn't a valet switch disable a car alarm, or the vehicle from starting? That's my understanding of a valet switch anyway.
On newer electronic vehicles yes but this type of "valet" is to cut off boost pressure to keep the fuel pin from moving on the top end for better mpgs, towing, etc. I read about it and a friend of mine has one on his '90 and he says it helps his mpgs so I thought what the heck.
 

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Old 01-31-2011, 07:58 AM
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Newer vehicles or not, you can always interrupt the powering going to the start relay. I want to do one to my service truck and a friends truck.
 
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Old 01-31-2011, 08:24 AM
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Yup. Hidden kill switches are great anti theft devices.
 
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Old 01-31-2011, 12:26 PM
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yes my switch knocks off 10psi when engaged Ive got mine right under steering column you really cant see it but just reach down & turn the valve I probably have less then 10$ in it used parts laying around the shop I just installed new ddp stage 3 injectors & now boost is up form 40psi to 43psi before the waste gate takes control
 
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the word (valet) is a term used do set a controlled environment for someone else to drive your vehicle. in this case you don't want some one that doesn't know how to handle the power to wreck your truck or let you teenager take it for a joy ride. or to get better fuel mileage.( haven't tried that one yet). I don't have one yet but i will when the twins go on.
 


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