jljacobi

I'm figuring not all that much but would love to hear that for sure...

Jon

turbotony2k

6x6x3 will be a good size for 4 to5 psi

jljacobi

I've figured that it wouldn't have to be all that large and I could easily go to 12 x 6 x 3, up the boost a hair and easily fit with all the other crap up front. Now to find one. Not a common size in the cheapo market.

Are you the guy that does the Greddy downpipe?

Thanks and cheers, Jon

Braineack

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How much are you looking to spend on your intercooler setup? The easiest solution would be buying Stripes's kit:

http://www.mx5projects.com/Greddy%20Intercooler.asp

Comes with T-clamps, reinforced rubber, a kick-*** mounting bracket, good welds, perfect fit, nice finish. Plus install is an absolute breeze. No guessing the size of the intercooler, ports, bungs, etc.

Yes you can do it yourself:

Pipes:
5-2.5" 90* bends
1 - 2.5" Tight radius 90* bend
1 - 2.5" straight
2 - 2.0" 90* bends
1 - 2.0" tight 180* bend
1 - 2.0" straight

Clamps and couplers:
3 - 2.0" couplers
1 - 2.0"-2.5" coupler
6 - 2.5" couplers
18 - T-clamps

Intercooler
1 - Intercooler

Bungs
1 - IAC port
1 - BOV port

brackets
2 - lengths of aluminum

Add the cost of supplies and time of measuring, welding, cutting, fitting, mounting, finishing and see if it's really worthwhile to make a setup of your own.

I have personal experince installing this kit. And I've had personal experience with DIY pipes of my own. When I was install stripe's pipes I wish it was as easy and simple for my own build.

jljacobi

Well, I'm sure it would absolutely be easier to buy Stripe's kit. It would be even easier to just put in a new crossover.

Using the classic formula I'd factor in my hourly wage to come up with the total cost. But then again, I pay to play baseball and this would be at least partly recreational so does that really compute?

I have no frickin' clue. There are a whole bunch of options. I do not like the idea of running the tubes underneath the radiator or I might go for a cheap JB setup that's available. I don't want to see that dirt road to nowhere and not be able to take it--and I have.

$600 is a bit much for me at the moment. Also, I don't think I need 18x6x2.5 for 6psi and I'm blocking airflow from the radiator. I can go much smaller if I roll my own. A BOV is also on the shopping list so I have to factor that in.

At this point, I'm completely at a loss as to how to proceed. Swamped with options and possibilities you might say.

Cheers, Jon

kevin02

I was concerned with under the radiator pipes, but I've had them on a year with no problems, and my car is pretty low, about 12" in front.

I have the JB setup for a Starion.

turbotony2k

hey jljacobi I am the guy that makes the 2.5 downpipes. I also have several cheep intercoolers in stock $150 to $200 shipped. you can e-mail me @ turbotony2k@yahoo.com if interested. they are new,not used ones.

Newbsauce

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Tony makes awesome downpipes.. I have his D/P and stripes kit.

nester

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I used a 18x6x2 core on mine..

jljacobi

Where'd you get that?

Jon

nester

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http://www.zpiracing.net/store/produ...products_id=95

I can probably get you under 200 on that, but I'll have to check my price list when I'm in the office.

Feel free to give me a call at the shop tomm, (866) 845-1807, ask for Sean

nester

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I made a bracket to mount the IC to, and then bolted the bracket to the place where the tiedowns were.. (aka the baby teeth)

Braineack

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that picture should like more like this:

rappadan

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agreed

nester

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lol @ smoke.

I can do, for you guys only..

18x9x2 - $179 + s/h
18x6x2.5 - $179 + s/h
12x9x2 - $149 + s/h

I have the 18x6x2.5..

nester

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PS: I think what the miata needs... is... this...

Braineack

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How are those turbos scions?

jljacobi

Is that core size, or overall??

Cheers, Jon

Braineack

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looks like core size, mine is 18" overall

nester

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Core size, ex: core is 6 inches tall, but it's about 8 inches tall on the car..