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 Oct 15 2005, 07:50 PM
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 Zen Master DSM  Group: Moderators Posts: 3,008 Joined: 10-January 01 From: in front of you Member No.: 5  |
My first impression of the GT35R is HOLY CRAP! Linear power delivery through the low to mid range RPM's, then an explosion of high boost IC pipe popping power from the mid to upper RPM range. Definitely the fastest my car has ever been if the old buttometer knows anything.
Now...onto the whole IC pipe popping part. The GT35R has a 2.5" compressor outlet. My Charged Air Systems IC kit came with 2.25" lower IC pipes. Nobody makes a 90 degree bend that transitions from 2.5" to 2.25". Trust me I looked everywhere. This left me with 4 options: A. Have turbohoses.com or hosetechniques.com custom make me a 2.5" to 2.25" 90 degree bend. Good inexpensive solution but it takes time. Time that I don't have to get to Vicary Day. B. Buy a straight 2.5 to 2.25 transition for the pipe to IC connection (yes the IC has a 2.25" piece welded to it) and fab up 2.5" lower IC pipes. Another good fairly inexpensive solution, but again it takes time that I don't have. C. Buy a new FMIC. I know I"m going to need one for this monster turbo anyway. Very expensive solution, also takes time for the performance company to do any fab work that they need to do for the IC and kit. D. Put a 2.25" spacer in the 2.5" 90 degree bend that I already have and torque the hell out of the T-bolt clamp past the bead on the pipe. Suggested by Mr. miami. I thought it was a great idea. I had all the parts I needed already so it didn't cost me a dime or any wasted time. So I go wit choice numba D.  Needless to say, no matta how hod I clamp dat fooker down on dere, she doan wanna stay at terty psi a boost. Sooo Vicary Day is a no for me tomorrow.  Thanks for nuttin Miami! ...Just messin with ya bud.Only question now is, what choice to go with other than D. Silly me is probably going to go the expensive route and get a new, larger FMIC. 
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Oct 15 2005, 08:18 PM
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 Eats and sleeps DSM jargin. Group: Members Posts: 1,985 Joined: 30-June 03 From: Peoria, IL Member No.: 150 |
is this on the EVO or the talon.
BTW... good write up of events, too bad the solution didn't work out for ya, but at least with the larger IC, you might get it ready by SCDC. -------------------- You CAN sleep in your car, but your CAN NOT race your house!!!
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Oct 15 2005, 08:42 PM
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DSM Tech Wizard Group: Members Posts: 2,404 Joined: 16-December 03 From: Fletcher/Bloomington Member No.: 214 |
I am assuming on the Talon. Get a bigger front mount ya wuss!
 One that looks like a card table, about the thickness of an oak tree, and cools better than an industrial size freezer!
-------------------- "I hear he tunes the space shuttle also...and that thing is fast"
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Oct 15 2005, 09:04 PM
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 Post Master Group: Members Posts: 986 Joined: 7-July 04 From: Central Illinois Member No.: 318 |
Friggin' FMIC ya slacker ... no Vicary Day ... loser ... oh, wait, I can't make it either ... *damn*
-------------------- ... she likes bein' forced ...
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Oct 15 2005, 09:41 PM
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 Post Master Group: Members Posts: 780 Joined: 14-July 04 Member No.: 338 |
Dibs on the old FMIC!!! Damn you people and your DSM addictions. You've got me buying parts for a vehicle I don't own.
-------------------- QUOTE (gsxracer80 @ Oct 31 2006, 12:41 AM)
thanks hcar.... I am still massaging that area trying to get it ready...  |
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Oct 15 2005, 10:17 PM
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 Eats and sleeps DSM jargin. Group: Moderators Posts: 1,156 Joined: 23-September 02 Member No.: 16 |
use the pipe to make the transition rather than the coupler. you can get a transition pipe from any autozone, even in their limited exhaust section. You'll need to have it welded on to the stock piping, but that shouldn't be too expensive.
-------------------- my cars breath smells like car food
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Oct 16 2005, 08:55 AM
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DSM Tech Wizard Group: Members Posts: 2,404 Joined: 16-December 03 From: Fletcher/Bloomington Member No.: 214 |
^^^Do it!
-------------------- "I hear he tunes the space shuttle also...and that thing is fast"
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Oct 16 2005, 12:53 PM
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Zen Master DSM Group: Moderators Posts: 3,008 Joined: 10-January 01 From: in front of you Member No.: 5 |
I actually thought of that and couldn't find a 2.5" to 2.25" pipe transition at the EP Autozone. I'll admit that's the only place I checked though. I might look into it further.
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Oct 17 2005, 08:57 AM
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Zen Master DSM Group: Moderators Posts: 3,008 Joined: 10-January 01 From: in front of you Member No.: 5 |
Found one! They had one at the EP Advance. I should be welding some beads and making her work tonight.
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Oct 17 2005, 09:46 AM
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Post Master Group: Members Posts: 780 Joined: 14-July 04 Member No.: 338 |
DAMN!!
 I mean......... great. Good for you!  Hope all goes well with your welds. I'm glad you were able to find a much cheaper route to fixing that poblem. I'm just bummed about the front mount. Maybe I should get another car before buying parts for it.Let us know how it turns out. -------------------- QUOTE (gsxracer80 @ Oct 31 2006, 12:41 AM)
thanks hcar.... I am still massaging that area trying to get it ready... |
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Oct 17 2005, 09:51 AM
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Zen Master DSM Group: Moderators Posts: 3,008 Joined: 10-January 01 From: in front of you Member No.: 5 |
No worries, man. Its still just a temporary solution. I'll be getting a larger FMIC before too long...
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Oct 18 2005, 08:03 AM
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Post Master Group: Members Posts: 986 Joined: 7-July 04 From: Central Illinois Member No.: 318 |
-------------------- ... she likes bein' forced ...
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Oct 18 2005, 09:44 AM
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Zen Master DSM Group: Moderators Posts: 3,008 Joined: 10-January 01 From: in front of you Member No.: 5 |
Yeah, I looked there. They sell straight 2.5" to 2.25" transitions but not 90 degree 2.5" to 2.25" transitions. I actually like http://www.turbohoses.com and http://www.hosetechniques.com . They both have better selections and on some items better prices than any DSM vendor that I've seen.
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Oct 18 2005, 11:38 AM
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Post Master Group: Members Posts: 986 Joined: 7-July 04 From: Central Illinois Member No.: 318 |
Thanks for the links! Trying to upgrade mine - I have TREMENDOUS leaks right now ... I hate hoseclamps ... gonna try t-clamps...
-------------------- ... she likes bein' forced ...
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Oct 18 2005, 01:39 PM
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DSMCentral Freak Group: Members Posts: 400 Joined: 6-November 04 From: Urbana Member No.: 382 |
so hows she run with the pipe solution nate?
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Oct 18 2005, 01:44 PM
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Zen Master DSM Group: Moderators Posts: 3,008 Joined: 10-January 01 From: in front of you Member No.: 5 |
I got the pipe welded and painted last night but had to wait for the paint to dry. Hopefully I'll have time to squeeze it in tonight. Gotta alot things going on.
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Oct 18 2005, 03:00 PM
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DSM Tech Wizard Group: Members Posts: 2,404 Joined: 16-December 03 From: Fletcher/Bloomington Member No.: 214 |
QUOTE (natedogg @ Oct 18 2005, 01:44 PM) Gotta alot things going on. I can tell by your sentences you're busy LOL. Good luck with that and let us know how it goes. -------------------- "I hear he tunes the space shuttle also...and that thing is fast"
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