wow, 3" charge pipe

Post by **BoostFab** » Fri Sep 17, 2004 7:29 am

i might end up rerouting my cold side like this, but in 2.5". more cost effective than going with a new intake manifold.

doesn't look too bad.

Post by **NISMO_RB25** » Fri Sep 17, 2004 7:45 am

That is one of the better setups i have seen. You should also check out the hybrid r33 kit. I have it on my car and it turned out really nice.got it from http://www.240supply.com

I have pics of the install in the Members' Rides Gallery

Post by **emperor_lunchbox** » Fri Sep 17, 2004 8:11 am

boostsfed, is that a custom piece or can it be purchased somewhere?

Post by **Nameless EJ6** » Fri Sep 17, 2004 8:33 am

VERY nice piece!

Post by **BoostFab** » Fri Sep 17, 2004 9:01 am

emperor_lunchbox wrote:boostsfed, is that a custom piece or can it be purchased somewhere?

it's a custome pipe. i will fabricate one in the near future. currently, the charge pipe for my fmic is still using the stock elbow w/ stock bov.

Post by **crxcess** » Fri Sep 17, 2004 9:08 am

are all those welds butt-welded or is there an overlap? maybe a mandrel bent steel pipe is theway to go or cast aluminum?

Looks like alot of man hours invested in that one.

Post by **BoostFab** » Fri Sep 17, 2004 9:17 am

crxcess wrote:are all those welds butt-welded or is there an overlap? maybe a mandrel bent steel pipe is theway to go or cast aluminum?

Looks like alot of man hours invested in that one.

look like they overlap the welds, but what i'm planning is a mandrel bend aluminum tube in similar fashion.

Post by **SeVa-S13** » Fri Sep 17, 2004 12:06 pm

Gimme.

Post by **goofynick6** » Fri Sep 17, 2004 3:22 pm

Interesting that a setup as nice and modded as that uses the stock IM..

Post by **Nameless EJ6** » Fri Sep 17, 2004 3:30 pm

Wierd looking exhaust manifold too...

Post by **BoostFab** » Fri Sep 17, 2004 7:22 pm

goofynick6 wrote:Interesting that a setup as nice and modded as that uses the stock IM..

i'm thinking so as well....i don't know if i will ever put down enough power to put the stock IM out of its efficiency.

Post by **blk90s13** » Tue Sep 21, 2004 5:56 am

i was thinking about going same way with a mandrel bent

but wont that make the pipe hot before getting into the intake ? being on top the valve and all ?

i was thinking go out on the side just like a sidemount and route the cold to cross over the intercooler then in infront of the radiator

the hybrid kit is pretty nice but little pricey ?

Post by **BoostFab** » Tue Sep 21, 2004 6:03 am

blk90s13 wrote:but wont that make the pipe hot before getting into the intake ? being on top the valve and all ?

as for right now, the stock pipe run accross the head is already heated quite a bit. maybe wraping it helps.

blk90s13 wrote:i was thinking go out on the side just like a sidemount and route the cold to cross over the intercooler then in infront of the radiator

i have tried that initially, it's about 1-1/2 foot extra of piping, too long IMO. i think runing the charge pipe like in the picture above would enjoy both world, while not needing a new IM.

Post by **blk90s13** » Tue Sep 21, 2004 6:23 am

true true

this is how it will be then

dam i have to cut another hole under my battery haha
Modified by blk90s13 at 6:27 PM 9/21/2004

Post by **Sil240** » Tue Sep 21, 2004 7:20 pm

What kinda exhuast manifold are you using??

Mo dont you have a hole there from the SR??

Post by **BoostFab** » Wed Sep 22, 2004 4:27 am

Sil240 wrote:What kinda exhuast manifold are you using??

Mo dont you have a hole there from the SR??

if you read carefully, it's not my car/motor. what SR? i'm not comprehending.

Post by **blk90s13** » Wed Sep 22, 2004 5:14 am

Sil240 wrote:What kinda exhuast manifold are you using??

Mo dont you have a hole there from the SR??

thats not his car so he wojnt know wut kind is the manifold

the SR hole i have in the fender is prolly not the same way this will sit and + the fact i got a real battery now i hate that tiny one i ran with my SR

Post by **blk90s13** » Sat Oct 02, 2004 5:01 am

how much should i expect to pay for the piping u think ?

i picked a huge front mount and now its time to custom some pipes

called turbotrix in NJ they said about $550 - $750 ( which i think is a rip off )

he tells me cuz the pipes are shiny

Post by **skylndrftr** » Sat Oct 02, 2004 6:40 pm

That bend looks to be a kinda tight radius...nice fab work though very nice job

Post by **Joe** » Sat Oct 02, 2004 6:59 pm

remember guys, velocity is just as important as volume. a 3" charge pipe is HUGE. i dont think most of the people here run turbos big enough to warrant that much airflow.

Post by **BoostFab** » Sat Oct 02, 2004 11:21 pm

Kamin wrote:remember guys, velocity is just as important as volume. a 3" charge pipe is HUGE. i dont think most of the people here run turbos big enough to warrant that much airflow.

i agree...i would say 2.5" is the idea size

Post by **RbKouki** » Wed Oct 06, 2004 4:47 pm

I bought an ARC BOV and the pipe it came with was 3", so this is too big? also that piping is hot if you know where I can get one like please lemme know..

Post by **undertaker** » Thu Oct 07, 2004 5:46 am

just a bit of trivia: I think the engine in the photo is an RB20DET-R, a special racing version of the early model RB20 that came out in the GTS-R. They came standard with that exhaust manifold and a T3/4. And it says RB20DET-R on the little plaque where the others have ECCS or NICS but I can't quite see that in the photo.

Post by **BoostFab** » Thu Oct 07, 2004 6:30 am

i don't know the origin of the manifold, but the car is the GTS-R.

more pics of the setup;

if routing this method, what issue may involve if i bypass the boosts selenoid?

Post by **rbsileighty** » Thu Oct 07, 2004 10:36 am

Here's an old issue on this topic... it's a 120 deg bend and is suppose to be optimal for flow in stock manifold's setup... going by some of the Aussie tuners.

http://www.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=63443

Has anyone tried to close their hood with a 2.5-3" pipe sitting on the front of the motor? I never got around to doing it on mine once the motor was in and running.

Here's another post about it which has a good link in it on the issue as well(in which I was rude to Fito for hijacking... sorry again bud)...

http://www.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=54405
Modified by rbsileighty at 4:51 PM 10/7/2004

Post by **BoostFab** » Thu Oct 07, 2004 10:51 am

yeah, i've roam all over the aussi forums. that's my plan for the next mod. picture can say a thousand word

right now, the top "L" charge pipe is heat soaked after awhile, i think it's mainly the way it sits on top of the head, plus my downpipe isn't helping either.

my plan is also cutting the hood for some ventilation in the engine bay.

Post by **rbsileighty** » Thu Oct 07, 2004 10:56 am

Might not be a bad idea to have any charge pipe you use cerami-coated to keep it cool (or wrap it)... even the 120 deg version. I'm still want to know if the hood will close with that 120 deg setup...

I might cerami-coat my current setup as I'm not a huge fan of the "bling" factor of my charge pipe... and I'm sure the hot air from the radiator doesn't help keep charge temps cold.

Post by **BoostFab** » Thu Oct 07, 2004 12:22 pm

rbsileighty wrote:Might not be a bad idea to have any charge pipe you use cerami-coated to keep it cool (or wrap it)... even the 120 deg version. I'm still want to know if the hood will close with that 120 deg setup...

I might cerami-coat my current setup as I'm not a huge fan of the "bling" factor of my charge pipe... and I'm sure the hot air from the radiator doesn't help keep charge temps cold.

i'll be making the pipe soon, i'll let you know if it clears the hood or not.about the heat issue, i plan to ceramic coat it + wrap it to minimize the heat from the head.

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