Two Stoopid Questions

[javars]

Can anyone tell me the max pressure in the turbo hoses (fitting intercooler) My Missus has an Uncle with a hose business !
Am I right in thinking the boost guage take off is inlet manifold pressure.
Cheers
Steve

[The Lovely Boyo]

Can anyone tell me the max pressure in the turbo hoses (fitting intercooler) My Missus has an Uncle with a hose business !
Am I right in thinking the boost guage take off is inlet manifold pressure.
Cheers
Steve

Hello,

Computer / ECU whatever will start to throw errors over about 12 psi - so not a lot. Your main concern for the hoses is underbonnet temperatures and oils - that's why you are supposed to use silicone.

If you look on the Oz site they seem to take the reading anywhere after the turbo - each set up will need some kind of adjustment / calibration.

[javars]

Well, fitted boost guage & one of them boost adjuster thingys (ebay full kit inc guage £43)
Now running 12 psi & it certainly seems to have more get up & go.
I even did it properly & wired up the guage light to the car lights, altho I think it could do with a lower wattage bulb.
Intercooler should be here tomorrow, will fit over the weekend & work out pipes, then set about the bonnet with the trusty can opener
Cant wait

[The Lovely Boyo]

Intercooler should be here tomorrow, will fit over the weekend & work out pipes, then set about the bonnet with the trusty can opener
Cant wait

Ahhh what joy,

So, what intercooler are you fitting - Vince is going for RX7, I went for Warrior

Don't stress about the 'cutting of the bonnet'.

I fitted the scoop to thick cardboard with masking tape.
Cut the cardboard to size.
Positioned the cardboard to the bonnet.
Measure.
Measure again (and again).
Then, using the finest (ie smallest teeth) jigsaw blades you can buy - cut away!

I gotta say, I'm really gutted I'm not there!

I'll PM my mobile number - call me if you want any help/advice/shoulder to cry on etc...........

[stormforce]

Ahhh what joy,

So, what intercooler are you fitting - Vince is going for RX7, I went for Warrior

Don't stress about the 'cutting of the bonnet'.

I fitted the scoop to thick cardboard with masking tape.
Cut the cardboard to size.
Positioned the cardboard to the bonnet.
Measure.
Measure again (and again).
Then, using the finest (ie smallest teeth) jigsaw blades you can buy - cut away!

I gotta say, I'm really gutted I'm not there!

I'll PM my mobile number - call me if you want any help/advice/shoulder to cry on etc...........

or an offer to send the girlfriend to do the cutting if your to scared

[The Lovely Boyo]

or an offer to send the girlfriend to do the cutting if your to scared

Ohhhh you are naughty!

I suppose I should come clean - I started the cut - Linda continued the cut - and when it all started flapping about - I finished the cut.

Honest.

No really, honest ha ha ahemmmmmmmmm...............

Moving quickly along

[stormforce]

Ohhhh you are naughty!

I suppose I should come clean - I started the cut - Linda continued the cut - and when it all started flapping about - I finished the cut.

Honest.

No really, honest ha ha ahemmmmmmmmm...............

Moving quickly along

so it was just a pose for the camera then

[javars]

Yep, got a warrior one, still not sure whether or not to try a side fit (I do like those Warrior scoops) Will test fit & weigh it all up.
Not worried about the hole cutting, just get on with it. I once cut a hole in my lounge stud wall to put a window in to get more light, was just sat looking at the wall & thought "why not?" Good old stanley knife !
Will take pics & post.

[BUSHWHACKER]

This is the position of mine, just a couple of elbows, one either side. (they're still in the post)

[Wild Thing]

This is the position of mine, just a couple of elbows, one either side. (they're still in the post)

Is that a new type of transparent hose in the pic or are you just hoping the air will just blow in the right direction lol

[javars]

This is the position of mine, just a couple of elbows, one either side. (they're still in the post)

Bit like my intercooler, 2 weeks, 3 phone calls, 2 false promises, think Ive now got it sorted, Was a good price tho inc some usefull looking hose & a little fan.

[The Lovely Boyo]

Yep, got a warrior one, still not sure whether or not to try a side fit (I do like those Warrior scoops)

Did I post this ? see below.

Warriors lend themselves to top or side fit - why don't you stop the next one you see and ask them to pop the bonnet for a looksee.

Any way - get cutting - see if you can beat Vince to it..............


Pressure's building

[Apache]

Did I post this ? see below.

Warriors lend themselves to top or side fit - why don't you stop the next one you see and ask them to pop the bonnet for a looksee.

Any way - get cutting - see if you can beat Vince to it..............


Pressure's building

We've got a Warrior at work. Could probably take some photos if anyones interested...

[BUSHWHACKER]

Did I post this ? see below.

Warriors lend themselves to top or side fit - why don't you stop the next one you see and ask them to pop the bonnet for a looksee.

Any way - get cutting - see if you can beat Vince to it..............


Pressure's building

Could you please satisfy my curiosity and tell me, is that a Cobra replica front end under that intercooler?

[The Lovely Boyo]

Could you please satisfy my curiosity and tell me, is that a Cobra replica front end under that intercooler?

We all live in hope.

The race is on - Javars vs. Bushwacker.

Who'll get there first?????????

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