New Manifold with Intercooler
11-14-2003, 04:12 PM
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Originally posted by mattg
that is awesome steve. can't wait to see the finished product.
we still on for the intake swap?
that is awesome steve. can't wait to see the finished product.
we still on for the intake swap?
11-14-2003, 04:19 PM
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you're the man. 
11-14-2003, 04:34 PM
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Originally posted by scalbert
Correct, the light gray one with the ten bolts (eight bolts and two studs on your car ). Also, the upper portions of it; the highest elevation sections but still at the corners.
Correct, the light gray one with the ten bolts (eight bolts and two studs on your car
). Also, the upper portions of it; the highest elevation sections but still at the corners.
11-14-2003, 05:55 PM
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Originally posted by scalbert
I really wonder how unmanageable this car will be with 380+ WHP, maybe 400+ WHP...
I was driving into work this morning at about 6:00 AM and the temps were about 35F; the coldest I have been in with the blower. I rolled on the throttle in 2nd and it broke loose easily; this was at 45 MPH already and without any clutch input. I have 235/45 ES100 tires and had been on the interstate so they were warmed up. Another 60 - 80 WHP is bound to create traction limitations well into 3rd. :o
I really wonder how unmanageable this car will be with 380+ WHP, maybe 400+ WHP...
I was driving into work this morning at about 6:00 AM and the temps were about 35F; the coldest I have been in with the blower. I rolled on the throttle in 2nd and it broke loose easily; this was at 45 MPH already and without any clutch input. I have 235/45 ES100 tires and had been on the interstate so they were warmed up. Another 60 - 80 WHP is bound to create traction limitations well into 3rd. :o
11-14-2003, 06:07 PM
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Originally posted by ModAddict
The :-* went to the store, so I asked her to get me some clay,....if you could have seen the look,....like WTF
The :-* went to the store, so I asked her to get me some clay,....if you could have seen the look,....like WTF
I can certainly understand...
11-14-2003, 06:17 PM
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Originally posted by ModAddict
1" at both the front corners, 1.25" at the back left, and 1.5" at the back right.
How does that compare?
1" at both the front corners, 1.25" at the back left, and 1.5" at the back right.
How does that compare?
I suspect the manual sits a little higher maybe as a result of or the reason for the additional engine mounts.
I’m going to do one more test measurement this weekend to be sure. But it looks good for all included vehicles.
One more thing; can you measure from the centerline of the upper manifold cover to the factory installed strut tower brace; in a level fashion?? This may be slightly different for the two vehicles and I want to be sure here as well.
11-14-2003, 06:30 PM
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Originally posted by scalbert
One more thing; can you measure from the centerline of the upper manifold cover to the factory installed strut tower brace; in a level fashion??
One more thing; can you measure from the centerline of the upper manifold cover to the factory installed strut tower brace; in a level fashion??
11-14-2003, 06:36 PM
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amazing progress Steve, keep it up
11-19-2003, 05:38 AM
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Do you want to order 5 or 6, to get the $$$ down? We can send you the money. I'm not sure how much it went up, so I'm not sure if that will make a diffference or not. Just a thought. 
11-19-2003, 05:42 AM
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Since these are customs I'd rather not order extras until the system is confirmed and tested. They went up $72 so not too bad.
I'll work on discounting when ready to produce multiple units.
I'll work on discounting when ready to produce multiple units.
11-19-2003, 05:48 AM
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Originally posted by scalbert
Since these are customs I'd rather not order extras until the system is confirmed and tested.
Since these are customs I'd rather not order extras until the system is confirmed and tested.
11-19-2003, 08:09 AM
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There is no need for it without forced induction. The reason for an intercooler is due to the fact that gases (air in this case) heat when compressed. The intercooler is there to remove the added heat.
11-19-2003, 08:14 AM
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Excellent !
Thanks Steve
I'd like to consider this when available
Thanks Steve
I'd like to consider this when available
Originally posted by scalbert
There is no need for it with forced induction. The reason for an intercooler is due to the fact that gases (air in this case) heat when compressed. The intercooler is there to remove the added heat.
There is no need for it with forced induction. The reason for an intercooler is due to the fact that gases (air in this case) heat when compressed. The intercooler is there to remove the added heat.
11-19-2003, 11:12 AM
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Originally posted by scalbert
I got the intercooler on order but one catch, the price has gone up to $722.
I got the intercooler on order but one catch, the price has gone up to $722.
12-03-2003, 10:10 AM
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Hopefully; if they didn't get in through production the week I ordered it wouldn't get done until this week. But regardless, it should be soon so start warming up your wrenches and sockets for a test fit on the TL-S.
12-03-2003, 11:47 AM
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Originally posted by scalbert
....... so start warming up your wrenches and sockets for a test fit on the TL-S.
....... so start warming up your wrenches and sockets for a test fit on the TL-S.
However,... there will be heat in the garage soon, as I do plan on working on the TL-S over the winter because of all the things you have brought to fruition. My plans over the winter include an Intercooler kit, a new gauge pod, rewiring the gauges and wideband, E-Manning the ECU, a new cat back (?), and who knows,...maybe some sort of traction bar up front.
12-10-2003, 04:27 AM
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Guess what arrived yesterday...
I don't have a camera right now and I will be taking it by the machine shop later so no pictures until it is ready. But that shouldn't take more than a few days.
It is slightly different than what was shown in the simple images available. I had asked from mechanical drawings but was told they are not available. Due to these differences it will require some slight alterations which will be transposed to the drawings when complete.
I'll post the pictures when ready.
I don't have a camera right now and I will be taking it by the machine shop later so no pictures until it is ready. But that shouldn't take more than a few days.
It is slightly different than what was shown in the simple images available. I had asked from mechanical drawings but was told they are not available. Due to these differences it will require some slight alterations which will be transposed to the drawings when complete.
I'll post the pictures when ready.
12-11-2003, 02:43 AM
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Originally posted by ModAddict
Slightly different where it mates up to the new plenum?
Slightly different where it mates up to the new plenum?
What will be required is to cut off the two back plates and cut them shorter. The IC will then sit flush and can be welded up.
12-11-2003, 06:25 PM
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I thought I was crazy to do a 3.5 swap and supercharged. But you are the man
. By the way I blew my engine boosting at 6psi. I knew that engine didn't like the pinging. I will try to post some pictures of my swap in progress.
. By the way I blew my engine boosting at 6psi. I knew that engine didn't like the pinging. I will try to post some pictures of my swap in progress.
12-11-2003, 07:49 PM
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Originally posted by sgmotoring
By the way I blew my engine boosting at 6psi.
By the way I blew my engine boosting at 6psi.
WHAT!!!!!!!!!.. some of us are seeing 7lbs of boost with the IMRC disconnected...
12-12-2003, 03:28 AM
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Originally posted by sgmotoring
By the way I blew my engine boosting at 6psi. I knew that engine didn't like the pinging. I will try to post some pictures of my swap in progress.
By the way I blew my engine boosting at 6psi. I knew that engine didn't like the pinging
. I will try to post some pictures of my swap in progress.
Several of us have been running more boost for longer and have healthy motors. There must be something going on with that fuel supply.
12-12-2003, 05:00 AM
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This was from the bad dyno post;
Originally posted by ModAddict
Sounds like you are trying to get started right away with the 3.5 swap! You know,..... running the high boost pulley, with 91 ontane, on the dyno, pinging away, waiting to melt a piston or two.
Sounds like you are trying to get started right away with the 3.5 swap! You know,..... running the high boost pulley, with 91 ontane, on the dyno, pinging away, waiting to melt a piston or two.
12-14-2003, 12:32 PM
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I removed the head last night and I got a blown #2 cylinder piston rings. The piston was damaged but I think that was due to me driving it more then 50 miles after the rings were blown. I have a auto trans CL-S and yes I was only boosting 6psi, hell maybe 5.5psi. I have a dyno chart with a/f and it show that I was running rich, so that was not detonation due to lack of fuel.
12-15-2003, 03:32 AM
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Maybe the ring was bad all along and became visible (audible in this case) when boost was applied. 
Please keep us informed of the status.
Please keep us informed of the status.
12-15-2003, 04:06 AM
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Originally posted by sgmotoring
The piston was damaged but I think that was due to me driving it more then 50 miles after the rings were blown.
The piston was damaged but I think that was due to me driving it more then 50 miles after the rings were blown.
How many miles did your car have on it, when you installed the S/C'er?
And I did notice your out in CA, the highest OCTANE available to you is 91 octane?...
.... that would worry me.Smitty