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[dagger06]

Oh. I already have an L6 and that has 2 tail rings so I'm set.

What if I connected the third 4-way outlet to the rear donut? would that still work because I still want to be able to use my SITH body.

[xluben]

Originally Posted by dagger06

Oh. I already have an L6 and that has 2 tail rings so I'm set.

What if I connected the third 4-way outlet to the rear donut? would that still work because I still want to be able to use my SITH body.

I’m not sure I understand the question.

I used a 3-way valve and configured the hoses exactly like stock. The normal rear banjo set up is used.

But I have not used/seen a SITH body, so there may be an issue I’m missing.

[dagger06]

I mean instead of having a hose go from the gauge outlet to the donut like you have it, have a hose going from the empty third barb on the 4 way to the donut.
Like this.

[xluben]

Originally Posted by dagger06

I mean instead of having a hose go from the gauge outlet to the donut like you have it, have a hose going from the empty third barb on the 4 way to the donut.
Like this.
http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/6...sembledfv0.jpg

Ah, that's Ydna's mech ion. He made the original (which has been stolen).

He did use an Autococker "4-way" valve, and yes, in theory, you could
route air to the firing chamber through the valve, but you'd get
HORRIBLE shootdown/velocity problems. The firing chamber would be
trying to recharge and dump at the same time. Even with a direct line
running to the firing chamber, you need to feed the firing chamber with
larger than 1/8” hose (I tried, it didn’t like it).

I expanded/refined his design a bit to make it all internal. Here's my
thread on Pbnation:

my mechanical ion project (pics) - PbNation

and here’s the layout:



Hope that makes sense to you. It all physically fits into the same
places as a stock on. It will work fine with your body. The only
deviation from that ‘schematic’ is that the “T” fitting I used was
comprised of two separate pieces in order to reduce hose size going to
the 3-way.

If you already have the bolt and a QEV you will only need:

Smart parts hose kit - $3
Clippard smav-3 valve - $16 (@ airsoldier.com)
Reducing “T” fitting - $7 (not sure, I got it locally hard to find online)

And a couple set screws to hold the valve down, should be pretty easy/cheap.

Let me know if you have any other questions.

[paintiac]

i am all for the ion , but the resale value is droping like a lead balloon. I like them they are a great deal for the price. All the upgrades you can get is crazzy. I have shot 1 and it was worth about $1200 (gun only!!!) it shot great.... ($1200)

[pizzaluvr]

You necroed just to say that?

[sdlm]

Since this thread has been brought back from the dead, somewhat needlessly, Has anyone tried this on a Vibe, I hear they use the same bolt as an Ion, so It should be possible. The Idea of buying a brand new one and making it shoot more than 11bps by making it mech just makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside.

[TheAznInvazn]

woah, mech ion!!!

That thing looks beastly!

If I ever get a spare Ion, I might just have to do this mod

I'm sure you could do this to a vibe. It may be a bit cramped though, becasue if I'm not mistaken, the vibe is a bit smaller.

[Crash]

Humm, mech SP1!!

[TheAznInvazn]

THAT would be beastly

I'd like to see one of those for real