Whos interested in raising the inlet??
08 October 2002, 11:17 AM
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Im thinking of getting a few spacers made up at the same time... How many people would be interested in the front entry conversions??
I can also chop and weld your turbo if required...
David
I can also chop and weld your turbo if required...
David
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08 October 2002, 01:04 PM
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no no prices yet... but would expect to be less than £50. Dependant on material, thicknesses and quantity..
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09 October 2002, 11:48 PM
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David: Something I am thinking about. What material? What thickness? Can existing studs/bolts be retained or are longer required? Is there a risk of distortion of the I/M caused by high torque spots beneath each fastener? Depending on the insulation gasket material used is there a risk of degradation in time because of the extreme heat and cooling cycles?
Despite the above I am very interested if these possible problem areas were resolved. I have an almost immediate requirement.
Despite the above I am very interested if these possible problem areas were resolved. I have an almost immediate requirement.
10 October 2002, 03:14 AM
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David: Something I am thinking about. What material? What thickness? Can existing studs/bolts be retained or are longer required? Is there a risk of distortion of the I/M caused by high torque spots beneath each fastener? Depending on the insulation gasket material used is there a risk of degradation in time because of the extreme heat and cooling cycles?
Despite the above I am very interested if these possible problem areas were resolved. I have an almost immediate requirement.
Despite the above I am very interested if these possible problem areas were resolved. I have an almost immediate requirement.
I dont claim to be clever or in the knowledge.. All i know is lower inlet charge temp... then better!
AFAIK you cannot distort the inlet manifold / head by using a spacer, 2 gaskets and longer bolts... you only usually get distortion etc by head lift etc...
Theres a risk of degredation with anything.. im open to suggestions for a materail.. tufenel and phenolic are mentioned so far...
David
11 October 2002, 12:58 PM
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David,
I might be interested in just the spacer, but for the later version phase 1 manifold, if only for the purposes of reducing conduction of heat to the inlet manifold.
How thick are you thinking?
I might be interested in just the spacer, but for the later version phase 1 manifold, if only for the purposes of reducing conduction of heat to the inlet manifold.
How thick are you thinking?
11 October 2002, 01:41 PM
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Im hopefully getting hold of a phase 2 manifold soon...
either that or gaskets... so I can do phase 1 and two...
for front entry I was thinking 20 / 25mm for insulating was thinking about 10mm..
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either that or gaskets... so I can do phase 1 and two...
for front entry I was thinking 20 / 25mm for insulating was thinking about 10mm..
David
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11 October 2002, 02:33 PM
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both or either... john speak to andyf and he will discuss it with you in person better than I can on here.
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11 October 2002, 05:14 PM
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david I have to be careful,
8 injectors will mean upper fuel rails running very close to relocated inlet pipe into turbo.
Raising it 10mm could create problems for me, so I will have a look at the final build when it is done and consider if I can get away with it.
Have to ask if I really need the power it might release? I suppose it does reduce chance of det marginally.
8 injectors will mean upper fuel rails running very close to relocated inlet pipe into turbo.
Raising it 10mm could create problems for me, so I will have a look at the final build when it is done and consider if I can get away with it.
Have to ask if I really need the power it might release? I suppose it does reduce chance of det marginally.
11 October 2002, 07:30 PM
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call me stupid.. 
-- In advance.
But im also thinking of wrapping all my inlet manifold in exhaust wrap.. and maybe the Intercooler pipes, Worth a try I suppose??
Are your Rails going to me like marks?
If so I would have thought they would raise 10mm (mind you if he had checked to see if his would fit first
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-- In advance.But im also thinking of wrapping all my inlet manifold in exhaust wrap.. and maybe the Intercooler pipes, Worth a try I suppose??
Are your Rails going to me like marks?
If so I would have thought they would raise 10mm (mind you if he had checked to see if his would fit first
)David
28 October 2002, 02:19 PM
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it will be soon... not really enough interest for the hassle... so I'll enquire and then post a new thread.
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