new IC pipes on my 7m powered MK2 :)

[oldschool85]

just thought i'd post up. Nice day today + a ton of shiny IC pipes equal these pictures. Car should be up and running again end of month. Enjoy

I'll post up a video soon once its running again.

Charlie

 

[85celicasupra]

very nice...
was that just a universal bend kit or something???

also what is the info on those wheels?

 

[oldschool85]

yeah. CXRacing on ebay sells them. There aluminum pipes and they come with tbolt clamps and silicone hoses all for 110 shipped Waiting on my bosche BOV to get here.

Wheels are centerline ventura's. 17x8 all around with 4.5" back spacing. Rubber is 245/40/17 sumitomo's.

Charlie

 

[shaeff]

1) Ditch that Fram filter
2) Cover that SS braided fuel hose with something non-conductive. It looks scary close to the + terminal on the alternator!
3) One 45* bend on top before the 3k pipe would probably flow better.

Otherwise, looks good. That car is probably a blast to drive!

 

[85celicasupra]

yeah I have about the same ic pipe kit on my 5mgte.

Car looks great.

 

[oldschool85]

the SS line is fine as it is there. Ive been running it like for about 3-4 years now. If i can find another oil filter that fits then it'll change other wise i'll run the fram.

This car has been MIA forever now. I just had the chance to do some work to it. Its a blast to drive, it'll be funner once the 3.73 tru trac goes in. Right now 4.3 stock diff doesnt put enough load for high boost not to mention lots of traction problems in first and second.

 

[85celicasupra]

I know!, the stock 4.3 LSD sucks ass for turbo...

It does make my 20 -80 runs pretty fun.....
but its not very practical and sucks off the line or when you are cruising down the highway

 

[zambini]

oh my god let me change your oil!

edit: no diss to oil filter. it just looks like fun!

 

[shaeff]

the SS line is fine as it is there. Ive been running it like for about 3-4 years now. If i can find another oil filter that fits then it'll change other wise i'll run the fram.

Just a friendly warning, that's all. We've seen quite a few cars burn down because of SS braided fuel lines grounding out on the alternator post. I'd hate to see another.

I'm sure there are many oil filters that will fit on there. Fram is about the worst you can get!

 

[oldschool85]

zambini changing my oil is cake. no more than 2 mins. gotta love that relocation kit.

Shaeff thanks for the advice. I'll look into it more as it gets closer to running.

Charlie

 

[Weeves]

Whoooa. Nice parts. I just ordered the CXRacing intercooler piping kit off eBay last night... what a coincident.

 

[oldschool85]

the description is very clear and comes with everything listed in the picture. You'll enjoy it.

charlie

 

[mkiiSupraMan18]

You may have a slight boostleak on the lower hose... :sarcasm:

Looks good.

*sidenote*
Did you do the wiring for the swap yourself, or have someone do it for you?

 

[oldschool85]

im waiting on the 2inch 90 degree silicone hose since its kinda tight in that area. Geez the last time i remembered i had a boost leak was when i was using the stock IC piping.

A buddy of mine helped me make the harness. Its pretty simple now that i know what im doing. Oh his name is Jim King from Mass.

 

[mkiiSupraMan18]

Oh, lol, Jim King... Like he knows what he's doing... :biglaugh:


Good to know that it's fairly simple. I just cant bring myself to pay someone good money to do it. It sounds really easy from what I've read.

 

[Crazy_Tycoon]

Oh, lol, Jim King... Like he knows what he's doing... :biglaugh:


Good to know that it's fairly simple. I just cant bring myself to pay someone good money to do it. It sounds really easy from what I've read.

Really easy...hmmm...I just spent 3 months fixing someones mistakes on my car who thought it was really easy. Want my advice...if your going to do it yourself, draw up a diagram and post it, people can comment and help you out, make sure you have both year TSRM's.....that helped me out a lot.

 

[mkiiSupraMan18]

Father in law = electrical engineer. I'm getting the electrical diagrams for both years.

I'm guessing 'easy' wasn't the correct word. I knew what I meant. :icon_bigg