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Old 04-14-2008, 11:14 PM
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wow i had this idea a year or two ago but never put it to the test thought that people would think i was crazy, also didnt have a car to test it on. i explained to my friend that we shoud have do it to his Supra but he wouldnt he punched me in the gut, and said YOU STUPID RICER!! So i said what ever!
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Old 04-15-2008, 01:57 AM
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that could very well be the most creative thing i have ever seen. Does it seal closed well?
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Old 04-15-2008, 07:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Flawxy
that could very well be the most creative thing i have ever seen. Does it seal closed well?
looking nice slos13 but don't throttle bodies not seel completely to let air in at idle or is that controlled with a stop in the throttle cable?
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Old 04-15-2008, 08:21 AM
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They seal at idle, IAC's or similar take care of idle air.

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Old 04-15-2008, 08:26 AM
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It seals excellent. I plugged the IACV feed holes (dunno what else to call 'em) with JBWeld and let it cure overnight before I installed it.
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Old 04-15-2008, 08:40 AM
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Originally Posted by SloS13
It seals excellent. I plugged the IACV feed holes (dunno what else to call 'em) with JBWeld and let it cure overnight before I installed it.
From the far away chair looking at the internet, skeptics can easily see that it won't seal correctly.

You did it. You say it seals, I believe you above all others. Right on!
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Old 04-15-2008, 09:13 AM
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slos13 did you weld that with your harbor freight or with that monster of a welder you have sitting there that i think you said you borrowed from someone?
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Old 04-15-2008, 09:45 AM
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Originally Posted by mazda/nissan
slos13 did you weld that with your harbor freight or with that monster of a welder you have sitting there that i think you said you borrowed from someone?
Yeah borrowing it indefinitely from my older brother, until he wants it back anyways. I had to break out the ole flux-core for this one. Big one is out of gas and I'm extremely lazy.


Originally Posted by 2kBlk
From the far away chair looking at the internet, skeptics can easily see that it won't seal correctly.

You did it. You say it seals, I believe you above all others. Right on!
Thanks!. When I get some vid of it, I'll try to show how good it's sealed by putting a piece of paper around it or something when the car is running.

I tried taking a few vids of it this past weekend but I only have a digicam and the vids suck pretty bad.
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Old 04-15-2008, 08:49 PM
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Originally Posted by SloS13
I've been on hmt since forever. I posted it in the fab section.
i saw it, lol
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What about the fuel air ratio's. Does this not change things drastically when you drive it open?

Or is it ok?

My ratio's changed when I finnally got my exhaust hooked up right. (instead of dangling under the car to the muffler shop) But mine was loose at the dp instead of after a resonator.

That is sweet!!!!!!
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You do realize this thread is 8 months old right?
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I have this at the end of my downpipe....
YouTube - Mazda Miata Turbo with Exhaust ByPass Valve

I've modded it since then to give more clearance. Nice and neat with a little switch for open/close.
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