Anyone with FI add a square top IM?
10-17-2013, 02:02 PM
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If we really want to go crazy depending on when 18PSI does his testing, I might be willing to offer up my BEGI cast manifold for use. Only issues I know off the top of my head would be a different TPS and idle valves.
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10-18-2013, 10:40 AM
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haha ok valid point
Exactly. I think most the street/daily driver VICS guys don't really even need this thing. Heck, even the VTCS guys don't really need one for the street (and one of the reasons I'm going to try using my vtcs mani at 1st and only switch to the squaretop if I'm unhappy with it). The track guys love this cause its OEM, bolts right up, and actually holds together unlike some of the honda mani's we've seen. And those running setups that make serious top end power obviously want it too because the stocker chokes up pretty dramatically (at least the vtcs does) past 300 or so.
Exactly. I think most the street/daily driver VICS guys don't really even need this thing. Heck, even the VTCS guys don't really need one for the street (and one of the reasons I'm going to try using my vtcs mani at 1st and only switch to the squaretop if I'm unhappy with it). The track guys love this cause its OEM, bolts right up, and actually holds together unlike some of the honda mani's we've seen. And those running setups that make serious top end power obviously want it too because the stocker chokes up pretty dramatically (at least the vtcs does) past 300 or so.
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10-21-2013, 08:52 PM
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VICS = Variable Inertia Charging System = alters plenum volume and Helmholz frequency to improve midrange torque. Keep this, it's good.
VTCS = Variable Tumble Control System = improves intake charge tumble at low RPM/low CLTs to improve cold-start emissions. This is pure smog garbage, remove it at once.
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10-21-2013, 09:27 PM
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This is part of the reason why I love mt.net, the fact that we will share parts just get testing done is great.
If we really want to go crazy depending on when 18PSI does his testing, I might be willing to offer up my BEGI cast manifold for use. Only issues I know off the top of my head would be a different TPS and idle valves.
If we really want to go crazy depending on when 18PSI does his testing, I might be willing to offer up my BEGI cast manifold for use. Only issues I know off the top of my head would be a different TPS and idle valves.
I plan to do a test day soon, in about a month is my guess? I plan to test several intake manifolds on the same day. I would love to test your manifold as well, maybe you can come up? I will leave the car on the dyno and change manifolds before testing again in hopes of usable data. Maybe you will extend your offer to me as well?
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10-22-2013, 07:45 AM
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Lars,
I plan to do a test day soon, in about a month is my guess? I plan to test several intake manifolds on the same day. I would love to test your manifold as well, maybe you can come up? I will leave the car on the dyno and change manifolds before testing again in hopes of usable data. Maybe you will extend your offer to me as well?
I plan to do a test day soon, in about a month is my guess? I plan to test several intake manifolds on the same day. I would love to test your manifold as well, maybe you can come up? I will leave the car on the dyno and change manifolds before testing again in hopes of usable data. Maybe you will extend your offer to me as well?
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10-22-2013, 01:24 PM
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The BP6D Chris will be running doesn't have any stupid coolant ports in the IM. And if he's smart he will already have looped the stupid TB coolant lines (or will do that prior to dyno time). Nothing else will prevent him from being able to carefully remove just the IM and nothing else and replace it. Been there done that.
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10-22-2013, 01:44 PM
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Lars,
I plan to do a test day soon, in about a month is my guess? I plan to test several intake manifolds on the same day. I would love to test your manifold as well, maybe you can come up? I will leave the car on the dyno and change manifolds before testing again in hopes of usable data. Maybe you will extend your offer to me as well?
I plan to do a test day soon, in about a month is my guess? I plan to test several intake manifolds on the same day. I would love to test your manifold as well, maybe you can come up? I will leave the car on the dyno and change manifolds before testing again in hopes of usable data. Maybe you will extend your offer to me as well?
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10-22-2013, 02:10 PM
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I know with my square top I had to hog it out to match the Skunk TB. The size difference is pretty noticeable.
I have one square top gasket matched to the Skunk TB/ports and one that is left alone. If you want a hand, or another manifold(s) to play with hit me up. Depending on schedules I might make the trip over your way. Wife will probably send me with food as well. Can't do dyno on empty stomachs.
I have one square top gasket matched to the Skunk TB/ports and one that is left alone. If you want a hand, or another manifold(s) to play with hit me up. Depending on schedules I might make the trip over your way. Wife will probably send me with food as well. Can't do dyno on empty stomachs.
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