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Post by Rickster on Jan 3, 2017 18:08:16 GMT
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Post by Horney on Jan 3, 2017 19:33:27 GMT
That's it. You're banned.  |
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Post by atlex on Jan 3, 2017 19:50:13 GMT
nice. tempted to do this on a mk2.5 with a specially modified headlight for the purpose.
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Post by Rickster on Jan 3, 2017 23:02:11 GMT
I've just updated the thread, cos I'm now thinking about the panel I was making to channel air and I'm wondering whether to actually make it more box like.
I keep getting ideas at the moment, I think I'm bored!
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Post by Rickster on Jan 4, 2017 18:23:24 GMT
Im having fun with this - i am probably going to do a bit of testing at the weekend, with varying options to test this torque dip theory, not as accurate as a dyno but tbh if i cant feel any difference driving Im not too much worried.
i think the length of air intake hose will play a part in the torque curve but I think overall it also depends on many other factors, my cars not completely standard anyway.
the great thing about the civic rad mod is it gives you room for options.
BTW - I notice the cap that comes with the rad is 1.3 bar the standard is 0.9 (i think) will that make any difference to the cooling system - any ideas?
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Post by Rickster on Jan 4, 2017 18:25:29 GMT
nice. tempted to do this on a mk2.5 with a specially modified headlight for the purpose. I got the idea from seeing a mk2 initially, without the headlight motor and all the mk1 gubbins you can do a nice neat job behind the headlight |
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Post by Rickster on Jan 7, 2017 18:07:34 GMT
I've tested this in various forms and can't find the predicted torque dip?
I'm pleased with the set up now, needs a bit of tidying but is pulling like a train, looking forward to trying it on track!!
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Post by atlex on Jan 7, 2017 18:57:40 GMT
I think the torque dip , if it exists.. is over the early part of the curve, up until 4/5K rpm.
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Post by Rickster on Jan 7, 2017 20:09:46 GMT
I think the torque dip , if it exists.. is over the early part of the curve, up until 4/5K rpm. So i believe, but i just dont feel it, thats not to say you could probably pick up the difference on a dyno (but who races on a rolling road!!!) but the car just feels so nice now through the range. its not just the intake, obviously I have done a lot of other work (rings, bearings head skim, ports etc.). As long as it drives nice to me then thats good enough, - i cant wait to get it on Gurston to see if i can feel the difference there - it will be a good comparison to last year! Just posted this on the dark side:- Update So today I tried 3 versions Standard crossover pipe with a cone filter ( no heat shield) The full length Jackson intake pipe into cone filter behind the front grille My original idea (but with a longer pipe and shorter cone) Cannot feel this torque dip, in fact the car pulls really evenly through the range and is going as well as ever, as much as I can test it in this wet conditions without going through a hedge! I tried 4th uphill from 2.5k upwards and it pulled well in all cases All in all the 1st case was the least good but I expect that from the heat. The other 2 were equally as good I've now built an alloy shield that sits round the filter to keep air flow into the rad and filter separated and to keep it from rushing by into the engine bay All in all I'm guite happy with option 3 - looking forward to getting it on track and hill Probably be selling the JR CAI soon |
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Post by Rickster on Jan 13, 2017 9:37:48 GMT
Update
Ive now got the final iteration of this planned and once done will post some pics, just waiting for some pipe and clips to arrive, I want to get it nice and tidy looking so I can recommend it as a kit!
Also solved the problem some people seem to have about the torque dip issue by increasing the distance from filter to TB , I think this is probably more noticeable on a 1.6 or a completely standard 1.8
Once Ive done this I dont know what to do next - any ideas!!!!
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Post by Rickster on Jan 26, 2017 8:56:34 GMT
The final version - (I think!), looks neater and fits better, better length and volume of air pipe - and gets the filter higher to avoid the wet www.facebook.com/PetrolPigz-286439025092168/waiting for some weather without fog, ice and salt to test drive!! |
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Post by rikk on Jan 26, 2017 9:50:49 GMT
THat looks pretty damn smart!
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le sigh