ChiTown Posted August 3, 2008 Report Share Posted August 3, 2008 yes, it may be possible. for the longest time the six (6) vacuum lines on the remaining resonator box have possed a problem. i have found a solution that doest require me to do a bunch of welding. A prototype is sure to come soon. 4 special order aluminum fittings with rubber grommet and 2 brass "custom fittings" i partially made at the home depot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milenkogt Posted August 4, 2008 Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 4 special order aluminum fittings with rubber grommet and 2 brass "custom fittings" i partially made at the home depot Awesome Chi you are a master of your craft lol, can't wait to see the prototype finished. BTW, what is the diameter of the throtte body inlet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
street3890 Posted August 4, 2008 Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 What do these actually do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiTown Posted August 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 What do these actually do? they are nipples to tap the tube and insert the 6 vacuum lines into. they have rubber grommets so there is no welding needed and it should look clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
///BHRpowered Posted August 4, 2008 Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 I await further information Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiTown Posted August 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2008 STAGE 2 IS COMPLETE. there is improved throttle response, especially between gears, the tranny seems to be shifting even smoother. It is also about 15-20% louder at full throttle Unfortunetly this intake will not be available as a add-on to the stage 1 like i hoped. the downtube on the previous intake needed to be cut 3" and the sensor hole had to be moved. the wires for the sensor also had to be extended. parts were aquired from so many sources it also make it impractical to offer this intake for sale. I dont think the price would justify the performance gains. There was much more noticeable difference after installing stage 1. I will get a sound clip soon...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
///BHRpowered Posted August 10, 2008 Report Share Posted August 10, 2008 why not tie it in to the stage 1? there must be a way, why not simply have a mid section where all the lines connect into, then use another bend to connect to manifold, and a connector, only thing I see is those with the stage 1 might have to trim the pipe a bit, but any saw can do that. Which wire has to be extended? when you say louder, is it just the s/c or do you mean the entire engine, I would love to have the s/c sounding like a jet engine spooling up in high revs from the manifold - bend, stage 2 midsection, connector w/bend, stage 1 from the MAF back? How much would you charge for the stage 2 chitown? and all parts needed since it seems you added vacuum lines instead of tieing them all in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
street3890 Posted August 10, 2008 Report Share Posted August 10, 2008 Very nice, would love to try it out. I love the stage 1. So it's prob even better. If you decide to make a few kits, i'm in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
///BHRpowered Posted August 10, 2008 Report Share Posted August 10, 2008 PM'ed, I believe I can make it work with the stage 1, but I can't figure out which wire you had to extend. oh btw, this doesn't interfere with the rear intercooler piping right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiTown Posted August 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2008 It in no way interfears with the rear intercooloer duct. in this pic you can see the bolt where the intercooler duct is connected (circled in green), i also circled where the sensor wire was extended because the stage 1 downpipe had to be cut 3" and the sensor lowered 3": I thought i could get away with just doing a straight pipe but it just wouldnt work, As you can see in the vacuum box pic, it is very small only about 10" long. the part that connects to the throttle body acually goes over it and then is clamped on. If you take off the box and rotate the 90 degree silicone bend on the current intake there is only about 6" off space left to fit a coupler and a straight pipe with 6 vacuum hoses. It couldnt be done, the angle was also slightly off even after adding a 45 degree coupler to the throttle body, no amount of trimming the coupler would work to line it up, also the lines would then be difficult to run and get in the way of the rear intercooler duct. I have no plans to sell the stage 2 intake but i can help people find the parts they need to upgrade to stage 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
///BHRpowered Posted August 10, 2008 Report Share Posted August 10, 2008 Perhaps combining the 2 together into a single pipe with connectors as needed? how much did it cost you to build? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiTown Posted August 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2008 Perhaps combining the 2 together into a single pipe with connectors as needed? not sure what you mean... how much did it cost you to build? I had most of the parts laying around but heres a rough estimate: the fitting were ridiculous like $ 8 Ea 20 bucks in rubber tubing 20 bucks in alum tubing 30 bucks in grommets, one straight and one 45 degree, i took off the 90. 10 bucks at radio shack to extend the wiring. 10 bucks for two more clamps. TOTAL: $138.00US plus there was a lot of running around and trial and error, it took all day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milenkogt Posted August 12, 2008 Report Share Posted August 12, 2008 when you getting a sound clip? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latinopikachu Posted August 13, 2008 Report Share Posted August 13, 2008 i demand a kit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
street3890 Posted August 13, 2008 Report Share Posted August 13, 2008 Sound clip? How does it compare to mine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mohamedeladawy@hotmail.com Posted August 13, 2008 Report Share Posted August 13, 2008 o u did the resonator delete! nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiTown Posted August 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2008 VIDEO CLIP (on my way to the gas station, light just came on= 2 gallons in tank) PIC WITH THE REAR INTERCOOLER DUCT ATTACHED: notice my "custom" bracket on the right attached to the tranny dipstick. i will fix that later... PIC OF STAGE 1: notice that in the stage 1 setup the 90 bend is under the duct, to just add a straight tube is a tight fit and the angle was slightly off. If you just add a straight tube all the vac lines (6) need to be under the duct and routed so the are not pinched. Diff hoses have diff bending restrictions, it will be tricky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
street3890 Posted August 13, 2008 Report Share Posted August 13, 2008 Sounds good, loud haha do you have an exhaust or no? And yes anubis i did Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milenkogt Posted August 13, 2008 Report Share Posted August 13, 2008 dang that is uber loud, can you feel a seat of the pants difference? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latinopikachu Posted August 14, 2008 Report Share Posted August 14, 2008 o mothafucka after hearing that I HAVE TO HAVE ONE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveSter Posted August 14, 2008 Report Share Posted August 14, 2008 You sir are a BAMF, sounds good. If only I had that supercharger whine... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
///BHRpowered Posted August 14, 2008 Report Share Posted August 14, 2008 hmm, the whine doesn't seem to be much louder but it is the intake. milenkgt - when you get yours installed thats about how your's will be as well, I love pulling away from a light inbetween 2 cars the njust pushing the gas a bit more, not downshifting, just listening to it spool up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latinopikachu Posted August 14, 2008 Report Share Posted August 14, 2008 price NOW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackin Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 that sounds super dank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdubs99 Posted August 26, 2008 Report Share Posted August 26, 2008 I wonder if the inside of the OEM box causes as much air turbulence as the outer shape suggests. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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