Questions For Mike At Tophat.....

Post by **PROJECTRB240SX** » Fri Feb 27, 2004 4:34 am

1.) DO YOU MAKE REPLACEMENT INSULATORS(LOWER RUBBER MOUNT) FOR YOUR MOUNT KIT?2.) DO YOU MAKE A TURBO ELBOW (O2 PIPE) FOR YOUR TURBO UPGRADE?3.) WHEN WILL YOUR FUEL RAIL BE READY?4.) DO YOU HAVE ANY PLANS ON MAKING A EXHAUST MANIFOLD? LOG OR EQUAL LENGTH.5.) ANY OTHER PROJECTS FOR THE RB20DET COMING UP?6.) THERE IS A CONTRADICTION ON YOUR SITE..... DOES THE FLYWHEEL WEIGHT 8 OR 8.5 LBS?

Post by **PROJECTRB240SX** » Fri Feb 27, 2004 4:34 am

7.) DO YOU SELL A BRAKE KIT? OR DO WE HAVE TO PURCHASE SEPARATELY?

Post by **Demonic240** » Fri Feb 27, 2004 4:34 am

I SEE PEOPLE MENTION AN UPPER INTAKE PLENUM, BUT DO NOT SEE IT ON YOUR SITE.

8.) DO YOU HAVE ANY PICTURES/INFO ON THIS PIECE?

** oops, PROJECTRB240SX, has shown me the light **

Post by **PROJECTRB240SX** » Fri Feb 27, 2004 4:34 am

ITS UNDER MIKES PROJECTS.....http://tophatperformance.com/144.jpg

Post by **Yellow4g63** » Fri Feb 27, 2004 4:34 am

Have you Dyno Tested the intake manifold to see if it makes a diffrence in HP and TQ over the Stock?

Post by **Yellow4g63** » Fri Feb 27, 2004 4:34 am

Thats it? Weak I was expecting 1 billion hp over stock.

Post by **sil820** » Fri Feb 27, 2004 4:34 am

it doesnt look that clean to me..iduno ive seen some other companies make clean as fawk ITM, but for the price i think that one should be pretty good. cuz all the good ones are over 1500 buks us

Post by **tophatperformance** » Fri Feb 27, 2004 4:34 am

The intake is very clean. The one you see is the first one before it was really finished.We havent dynoed with the upper but it wont be any worse and it sure makes front mount installs easier not to mention looks bad a** on the car.

Post by **tophatperformance** » Fri Feb 27, 2004 4:34 am

To answer some Qs i missed. We do have replacement insulators for our mounts.We dont make a Elbow for the Turbo and not sure we will anytime soon because we are trying so many Turbos right now. As far as aexhaust manifold, i dont see us doing that soon due to the amount of work it is. I REFUSE TO PUT OUT SUB-PAR PRODUCTS JUST TO MAKE MONEY.Im serious. The rb20det fuel rails have been done but i cant get a good supplier for rail stock so its on hold for now. Last but not least the flywheels are 8.5. Thanks for your support.

Post by **PROJECTRB240SX** » Fri Feb 27, 2004 4:34 am

THANKS FOR THE ANSWERS MIKE, NOW I'M JUST WAITING TO GET MY PARTS FROM CAM AND MY GASKETS I JUST ORDERED.

Post by **Yellow4g63** » Fri Feb 27, 2004 4:34 am

I got the exhaust manifold covered. :ylsuper

Post by **PROJECTRB240SX** » Fri Feb 27, 2004 4:34 am

HOW MUCH? I MAY WANT TO DO THAT NOW SINCE I'M GETTING A GASKET SET.

Post by **Yellow4g63** » Fri Feb 27, 2004 4:34 am

Don't know how much yet. It's going to depend on the style and what it's madeout off. If I had the bling I would get a equal length made but it would be alot of time in R&D. I'm not sure if the guys at pro-tech have the time to hammer out a equal length right now. It's not going to be a log manifold either unless someone wants one of those.

Post by **PROJECTRB240SX** » Fri Feb 27, 2004 4:34 am

THEN WHAT IS IT GOING TO BE? I JUST WANT TO KNOW HOW MUCH AND AVAILABLITY AND I MAY BE INTERESTED. I WANTED ONE LIKE SSAUTOCHROME BUT THEY STOPPED PRODUCING THEM.

Post by **Yellow4g63** » Fri Feb 27, 2004 4:34 am

I'm going to have them make one like that. Bottom mounted turbo, I'm not a fan of top mounted turbo's. Only way I'll go top if he says he can't make it work on the bottom. . . but I know he can.

Post by **Imissmyturbo** » Fri Feb 27, 2004 4:34 am

Someone should make an intake manifold with ITB's to replace the stock one. That way you will get even air distribution.

Post by **tophatperformance** » Fri Feb 27, 2004 4:34 am

Very nice looking exhaust manifold!! Who made that? We spent some time working on one but the tube size we were using was too large and i just put it on the back burner. I wouldnt worry about a Intake with ITBs. They are more trouble than there worth.The upgrade to the RB26 is to use a single throttle body.Youd be back peddling to put individuals.On a turbo car the plenum is pressurized so you dont have problems as much with equal air flow because of excessive positive pressure.

Post by **Yellow4g63** » Fri Feb 27, 2004 4:34 am

tophatperformance wrote:Very nice looking exhaust manifold!! Who made that? We spent some time working on one but the tube size we were using was too large and i just put it on the back burner. I wouldnt worry about a Intake with ITBs. They are more trouble than there worth.The upgrade to the RB26 is to use a single throttle body.Youd be back peddling to put individuals.On a turbo car the plenum is pressurized so you dont have problems as much with equal air flow because of excessive positive pressure.

It's a blitz manifold. It looks good but it's to thin. I could see that thing cracking after 2 years or so. Unless the Inline 6's run wayyyyyyyyyy smoother than a Inline 4.

Post by **Wulfgang** » Fri Feb 27, 2004 4:34 am

They do run waaayyyyy smoother. You'd have to see the engineering calcs to believe it. The difference is incredible!

But no, I'm not saying that thing won't crack

Post by **Yellow4g63** » Fri Feb 27, 2004 4:34 am

it prob won't then. Part of the problem would be the vibrations from the engine and the heat. I really have no faith in those thin walled manifolds tho.

Post by **Jamison** » Fri Feb 27, 2004 4:34 am

Hey Mike at Tophat, here is a question for ya....

Who makes that flywheel? It looks like the same exact flywheel for sale here... http://store.up-speed.com/allifl.html

Are you willing to possibly start a NICO groupbuy on these flywheels or at least match the $320 shipped price? I would buy from the other company, but I know nothing about them and would rather not take the chance.

Please post back here or e-mail me at [email protected] I need a flywheel ASAP!

Post by **tophatperformance** » Fri Feb 27, 2004 4:34 am

Im going to go out on a limb and try to help some people out. I hope i dont get bit. I will match this price for 1week. $320 shipped for the RB flywheel. If interested, send payment to paypal [email protected] with shipping info. I only have 6 left so HURRY.

Post by **PROJECTRB240SX** » Fri Feb 27, 2004 4:34 am

WHATS THE LAST DAY? I'LL HAVE MONEY ON MONDAY POSSIBLY AND I WANT A FLYWHEEL.

Post by **Jamison** » Fri Feb 27, 2004 4:34 am

tophatperformance wrote:Im going to go out on a limb and try to help some people out. I hope i dont get bit. I will match this price for 1week. $320 shipped for the RB flywheel. If interested, send payment to paypal [email protected] with shipping info. I only have 6 left so HURRY.

I just paypal'ed the money, thanks for the buy.

Jamison

Post by **tophatperformance** » Fri Feb 27, 2004 4:34 am

Got payment. It will go out Monday. thanks,Mike

Post by **AZhitman** » Fri Feb 27, 2004 4:34 am

Mike - Hit me up via email.

You know the routine.

Post by **wga240** » Fri Feb 27, 2004 4:34 am

Oooohhh man I hope I can sell my Prelude within a few days. I REALLY want to buy a flywheel, clutch, and downpipe from Top Hat. This flywheel deal makes it even more tempting just to put it all on my credit card, but I don't need that much debt floating over my head atm.

Post by **PROJECTRB240SX** » Fri Feb 27, 2004 4:34 am

LOL.... SAME HERE BUT I JUST HAVE OTHER BILLS ATM.

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