lookforjoe Posted September 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2011 Looks very impressive, congrats on squeezing in that killer tubular manifold back there. What were your gains from the intake manifold when you installed that, anything profound numbers wise or was it more of an eye-catcher? The intake makes more of a (noticable) difference than the headers. Having much shorter runners improves the breathing at higher rpms. The larger plenum helps too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookforjoe Posted September 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2011 Have you had it out and at high boost yet? Should net you a good gain but I am curious about throttle response and lag time. Throttle response is still good - that may be in part due to the Enem Cams - with the stock cams it had a flat spot on tip in that went away with the Enem's. Cruising & low speed response is still good, I can keep it in a higher gear & still have it pull in the 2K range. If I want to romp, I would downshift of course, but this does make it practical for DD useage. Haven't really evaluated what change it has made to spool & lag. I'll do more testing & data logs to refer to for that. Video Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougy Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 you might like this idea....your PTC idea...wow, i never saw your idea from 09...look what i came up with, pretty similar. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notaduc Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 So, maybe I missed this but it seems like you used the five speed shifter with a 6 speed box? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookforjoe Posted September 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 On 9/20/2011 at 8:30 AM, notaduc said: So, maybe I missed this but it seems like you used the five speed shifter with a 6 speed box? Yes - it makes no difference what shifter you use - the gate is internal to the trans - the shifter is completely open. detent spring I did combine some of the parts from the "spaceball' shifter housing, but not needed. Housing is raised, due to short shifter - which requires more underside clearance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookforjoe Posted September 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 you might like this idea....your PTC idea...wow, i never saw your idea from 09...look what i came up with, pretty similar. Great minds think alike! :arob: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougy Posted September 21, 2011 Report Share Posted September 21, 2011 Great minds think alike! scary isn't it...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookforjoe Posted December 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2011 Just updating with recent revisions - & reworked intake plumbing intake & BOV dump reworked for better alignment with custom intake Still using the K&N RX-4870 filter in here- it's stretched pretty tight over the 3.25" MAF housing Still no time to do the Spec stage III clutch & KU SM flywheel. Stiffer rear springs & shocks will probably be done before that happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firepuma Posted December 16, 2011 Report Share Posted December 16, 2011 Spec clutch? Ha that's funny I just installed their stage 2 + version on my car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B Mac Posted December 16, 2011 Report Share Posted December 16, 2011 Throw some launch control on there as well. The new clutch will likely handle some slippage without siezing. You might be able to get some decent passes at a strip now H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookforjoe Posted December 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2011 Spec clutch? Ha that's funny I just installed their stage 2 + version on my car. Which car, the '99? Are you coming to Carlisle next year/ I missed your cooking this past year Throw some launch control on there as well. The new clutch will likely handle some slippage without siezing. You might be able to get some decent passes at a strip now H. I like that idea. I'll have to discuss it some. I'm also putting in a larger IC - my 3.5" core is currently swedged between the bumper & AC cond - so I'm going to go with a 31x12x3 (vs. 28x8x3.5) which will give a smidgeon of breathing space on either side. It will mean cutting out the valance & tie bar... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scandalo Posted December 16, 2011 Report Share Posted December 16, 2011 Nice rad! As for the intercooler... time to up the ante and go for an EVO X look! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookforjoe Posted December 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2011 Nice rad! As for the intercooler... time to up the ante and go for an EVO X look! I like the way those cars look - but I don't think that's in keeping with the V70 styling :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firepuma Posted December 17, 2011 Report Share Posted December 17, 2011 Which car, the '99? Are you coming to Carlisle next year/ I missed your cooking this past year nah- I'm outta Volvo's but my Legacy put down 340hp/380tq on thespec 2+ clutch no worries 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookforjoe Posted December 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2011 Worked out a That thread has all the gory details of my mis-measurements since I built the support before I took the car apart. This is the revised plumbing overview http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c190/huseinholland/CarMods/IC Plumbing/XRFMICinstallRev1_3.jpg overall support design http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c190/huseinholland/CarMods/IC Plumbing/XRFMIC0020.jpg amended ends for actual installation http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c190/huseinholland/CarMods/IC Plumbing/XRFMIC0019.jpg center header panel connection http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c190/huseinholland/CarMods/IC Plumbing/XRFMIC0018.jpg removed this: installed this (made from the top section of a V70 bumper bar to match the stock contour): http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c190/huseinholland/CarMods/IC Plumbing/XRFMIC0025.jpg detail Rad AC IC sandwich Finally: 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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