Il RX8 lI

I think having the BOV closer to the TB would help build boost pressure quicker after re-opening the TB. You're not allowing all of that air to move all the way back through your piping, you're letting it flow a) into the engine or b) through the BOV. That's opposed to a) into the engine, b) through the intercooler and all pipes involved, and c) through the BOV.

323RX7

Looks good, but what are you going to do about the hood scoop now that the top mount is gone? Are you going to block it off or let it push air into the engine bay?

RONIN FC

[quote name='SidewaysFC' date='Jun 10 2005, 03:03 PM']Hmm... all the Greddy kits I have seen have them closer to the turbo.



If the turbo is what the BOV is protecting and as soon as the tb plates are closed, then all the air that is on the hot side of the intercooler piping will be sucked into the blades?


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I think the theory behind it is to keep the air flowing in the same direction, even when the plates are closed and bov open. You know, the whole "inertia of moving air" thing.



Does it really make a difference either way, dunno.

SidewaysFC

Alright, I think I'll have it closer to TB then. Yeah, I don't think there will be a noticable difference in protection anyway.



About the hood scoop. I don't have any plans with it right now. Getting a reverse flow insert is pointless because it's about $250. The closest decision I have is to sell the stock one and get a new vented hood. Jim has a really nice one, don't know the price of it though.

Apex13B

that looks great man

DJ Blu

whow... big front mount, and not a hackjob either like so many. Nice work!!! i'm jealous.

nopistons94

wheres the oil cooler mount?

SidewaysFC

[quote name='DJ Blu' date='Jun 11 2005, 07:37 PM']whow... big front mount, and not a hackjob either like so many. Nice work!!! i'm jealous.


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Thanks :0





[quote name='nopistons94' date='Jun 11 2005, 08:06 PM']wheres the oil cooler mount?


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Stock location.



I think the bumper turned out halfway decent. I am still trying to find a bumper that will give me more room in the back.



Yikes, those pics turned out awful after I uploaded them. Oh well, you get the point I hope.

nopistons94

sorry im not familiar with the stock location on a Fc, where is it? Did you have it off in the pics, maybe im just blind

Rob x-7

leave the bumper alone, it looks fine