bigmoneycloser
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QS, who is doing your exhaust?
Hot Pipes installed!!!!
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DJE624
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I don't think you'll see any gains with the Hot Pipes but, it will greatly reduce the chance of a boost leak. And I think they did take a crimp or two out of the stock pipes.
panther427
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If anything with the new piping you will drop 1-2 psi. But that is from less restriction. That is a good thing. Less heat build up, denser cooler air.
And that is how these car should have shipped from the factory.. Much better looking, and more durable.
And that is how these car should have shipped from the factory.. Much better looking, and more durable.
TaurusBuilder
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I'm really happy with the way it came out. Mike and myself have different goals but we want the same thing. I want mine to look factory. 1 thing I have noticed since I installed the pipes and intake, my mpg has drastically dropped. I think it's cause I'm in it more cause I want to here the sounds. I need to get some gauges to monitor boost in such. Cause right now I don't know what's going on. Lol. defi gauges coming soon
TaurusBuilder
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68_GT said:
I plan on upgrading the turbos in March. But if if I wasn't if still get this pipes. Just for the cool factor. Come march, meth and turbos!!
What intake is that?
bpd1151 said:Here's a few post install pics of my own that I'd like to share:
It's almost a shame I'll be covering a portion of these up with my engine cover.
Speaking of which, due to the flanges for the factory BOV's being just a tad bit longer, the rear BOV seems to be hitting the one corner of the engine cover, and preventing it from being secured down.
I anticipate having to whack off the vertical edge of the driver's side of the cover in order for it fit properly.
Other than that, biggest ordeal was the small, goofy pipe that spans inbetween the flange for the intercooler, to the inlet side of the front turbo.
But I found a work around, which I've already spoken directly to 4DR about. So subsequently purchaser's of this item, should have an even quicker turn-a-round as it relates to install, than I did.
Hopefully y'all enjoyed the few images I could post up for now.
Off to bed good people. :beer:
bpd1151
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68_GT said:
Funny that you mention that actually....
That was definitely a thought that crossed my mind after completing the install, and looking at the entire package overall.
Although admittedly I spent so much money and dealt with so much headache trying to get that engine cover completed as to the way it looks right now, that I'm almost not wanting to leave it off.
Therefore I will trim what little edging I need to, in order to get it to fit properly. Then I will reinstall it. The edge that I am thinking about trimming off, will allow more view of the hard pipes installed today.
So from my perspective, kind of a win win all the way around.
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bpd1151
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Josephm....
That intake is a custom design, somewhat loosely based off of the Hennessy product, but not entirely the same.
There is a dedicated thread posted somewhere here, although I am NOT at home to be able to find the link for it.
And it is difficult to search for it using the tapatalk app, maybe somebody else can do it for me?
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That intake is a custom design, somewhat loosely based off of the Hennessy product, but not entirely the same.
There is a dedicated thread posted somewhere here, although I am NOT at home to be able to find the link for it.
And it is difficult to search for it using the tapatalk app, maybe somebody else can do it for me?
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SHOmanMike84
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Hey TaurusBuilder, any chance you can video that Tial BOV in action for sound purposes?
I'm struggling here on if I should keep the factory BOV's or go with the Tial.
Thanks in advance.
I'm struggling here on if I should keep the factory BOV's or go with the Tial.
Thanks in advance.
bpd1151
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When time (& weather) permits, I will attempt to capture one as well.
Preliminary observations, with the little seat time I have had, makes me glad I retained the factory BOV's.
Plenty of "whoosh" noise readily apparent. Thanks to 4DR & PPE, for having the foresight to have both VTA
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Preliminary observations, with the little seat time I have had, makes me glad I retained the factory BOV's.
Plenty of "whoosh" noise readily apparent. Thanks to 4DR & PPE, for having the foresight to have both VTA
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EcoBrick Bob
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BPD... I think you need to get a NEW clear Lexan Engine Cover.... (with a sketch of one of your helpers in costume or maybe without!!!)
bpd1151
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Some time down the road, I would like to get a custom clear Lexan piece cut into my engine hood, & then illimuniate the entire engine bay with LED's.
Very similar to my friend who owns Shockwave Customs & his heavily modified, multiple award winning Z06 'Vette.
All in due time. Mod money is sometimes difficult to come by in relation to actual financial obligations.
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Very similar to my friend who owns Shockwave Customs & his heavily modified, multiple award winning Z06 'Vette.
All in due time. Mod money is sometimes difficult to come by in relation to actual financial obligations.
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bpd1151
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Well, took the time today to give my baby a much needed bath, including a complete under-carriage bath and removal of the tires/wheels to clean up the suspension as well. Washed the entire engine bay, and then did a three layer wax job using a cleaning/rubbing compound, then 2 layers of wax after that.
I also was able to pick up my engine cover yesterday from the body shop, which had to be modded yet again. Due to the hot pipe install, the flanges were/are a lil longer than anticipated versus the stock setup. this caused me to have the boys trim down the vertical edge along the driver's side of the engine cover.
Turned out really nice actually, and fits like a glove. I'm impressed they were able to do as well as they did. Finished off the install with some brand new chrome caps over the Oil, Methanol (OEM washer fluid tank) and the Coolant Cap(s).
Also had my local sign guys do up some new vinyl lettering in factory yellow on the Oil and Methanol Cap(s).
Here's a few pics of how the engine bay appears now, as of 01/25/14:
Productive, 11.5hrs on the SHO today. But man she needed it. I'm dreading the forecasted -23 degrees actual temperature slated here for Monday night. Then a whopping -9 degrees overnight Tuesday. Sure has been a tough Winter here in "Chi-Beria" to keep the SHO in tip top shape. Makes me almost wanna get a beater to motor around in.
:hmmm: *sigh* :hmmm:
I also was able to pick up my engine cover yesterday from the body shop, which had to be modded yet again. Due to the hot pipe install, the flanges were/are a lil longer than anticipated versus the stock setup. this caused me to have the boys trim down the vertical edge along the driver's side of the engine cover.
Turned out really nice actually, and fits like a glove. I'm impressed they were able to do as well as they did. Finished off the install with some brand new chrome caps over the Oil, Methanol (OEM washer fluid tank) and the Coolant Cap(s).
Also had my local sign guys do up some new vinyl lettering in factory yellow on the Oil and Methanol Cap(s).
Here's a few pics of how the engine bay appears now, as of 01/25/14:
Productive, 11.5hrs on the SHO today. But man she needed it. I'm dreading the forecasted -23 degrees actual temperature slated here for Monday night. Then a whopping -9 degrees overnight Tuesday. Sure has been a tough Winter here in "Chi-Beria" to keep the SHO in tip top shape. Makes me almost wanna get a beater to motor around in.
:hmmm: *sigh* :hmmm: