turbobrick Posted March 28, 2016 Report Share Posted March 28, 2016 12 hours ago, WayAway said: I JB welded a cracked oil pan on a VW years ago...Lets just say it lasted well...Years. I was a lot younger at the time and would never do that again. But It was sold two years after I used and on the pan and who really knows how long it held up for an oil pan and an intercooler end tank are apples and oranges here. Oil pan sees relatively low pressure compared to boost. If you see crank case pressure equivalent to what you're boosting you have much bigger problems to worry about then if your JB weld is holding. 12 hours ago, lookforjoe said: If you noticed, I threaded a bung into the intercooler. The JB weld has that additional surface area to secure the outer plate. The JB weld is not securing an end tank - that would be an entirely different issue, and not something I personally would consider. The pressure over that small surface area is nothing like the overall dynamic pressure passing through the system. I'm sorry what?? Dynamic pressure? Why would it being flat over a small surface make it any less prone to failure in a system that has to maintain both vacuum and positive pressure? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod'sT-5 Posted March 28, 2016 Report Share Posted March 28, 2016 23 hours ago, turbobrick said: But it was a temporary solution, the Oil that is thrown accumulates where ever there is any kind of crack/depression and it will wear down the plastic. Wow! I need to check my 18 yr old intercooler to see if all that oil wore it out. Maybe we should let Volvo know about this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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lookforjoe Posted March 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2016 11 hours ago, turbobrick said: Why would it being flat over a small surface make it any less prone to failure in a system that has to maintain both vacuum and positive pressure? At this point I don't know what the monkey you are going on about. The MAP is seated in a brass bung threaded into the intercooler tank. The JB weld is used to secure the webbing & standoff that the MAP is located with. It's not going anywhere. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbobrick Posted March 29, 2016 Report Share Posted March 29, 2016 1 hour ago, lookforjoe said: Oh I'm sorry I just looked back over the photos, I was under the impression you cut the big square out with the metal bung attached and cut a square hole, then JB welded the exposed plastic.. Not tapped the hole and used a new fitting with the JB weld only securing the MAP into place and not actually keeping it sealed. If that even makes sense Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookforjoe Posted April 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2016 Been working on the X1/9. Got the LH2.4 conversion done after quite a bit of futzing with the crank trigger. Using T6 injectors (24lb), 016 MAF & eurosport spec adjustable FPR off my V70. had to replace the clutch & brake master cylinders over the weekend. Still not properly bled yet figured out the V70 washer pump & grommet fit the X1/9 washer tank also :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookforjoe Posted June 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2016 Got the custom Bell IC installed. Fabricated to my spec: 2.75" I/0, 8"x3.5", 28" core, 36.2 overall width. Found a brand new in box R Design Steering wheel on eBay for $150 :) Welded my aluminum MAF to the Snabb intake pipe, to eliminate another coupler, and to accept a K&N Xtreme filter instead of the Elevate setup ...started working today on the airbox - 7" neck, .125" aluminum tube, .063" 6061 sheet. 4" Mandrel bend for air intake 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookforjoe Posted June 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2016 Tacking the addtional pieces of the puzzle .060" GAUGE 6061 T6 SHEET ALUMINUM Once the casing is done, I'll figure out a lid for the top opening. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookforjoe Posted June 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2016 Finished up the main casing for now. Added a lip seal between casing and ECU bracket also. Filter is RX-4730XD, previously used on the XR some iterations back filter neck seal air intake for now Need to fabricate the top cover, and make it easy on/off. Maybe use dzus fasteners, not sure yet. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdog Posted June 11, 2016 Report Share Posted June 11, 2016 On 11/17/2015 at 3:17 PM, lookforjoe said: Thanks guys, however it think you will be underwhelmed ;) no plans to go beyond the K16 on this - so likely only in the 325wheel range, from what I'm seeing. I can't even really call it a 'build' thread, since everything is bolt on - I haven't had to fabricate a single part myself.... Perhaps in a few years I will change my mind, however, this is my DD and I'm not going to get carried away with it like the XR, really. Yep, that didn't take long .. Awesome work per usual!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johann Posted June 12, 2016 Report Share Posted June 12, 2016 Nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piet Posted June 12, 2016 Report Share Posted June 12, 2016 On 11 juni 2016 at 5:39 AM, gdog said: Yep, that didn't take long .. As was to be expected.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookforjoe Posted June 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2016 Made the cover today folded edge tucks inside - lip seal added after Top & bottom edges are lipped to locate the cover set screw in the corner covered it with the same vinyl wrap reworked the vacuum tree to eliminate the loop around - uses 12mm OD Nitrile tubing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookforjoe Posted June 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2016 Finished up the install with a proper seal for the filter neck - cut down section of P80 door seal ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEU Posted June 27, 2016 Report Share Posted June 27, 2016 Are you running KYB front and rear? How do you like them with the Eibachs? Are they still comfortable and how hard do you have the KYB set? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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