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Old 04-09-06, 08:58 PM
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i have a 87 turbo 2 i am installing a front mount intercooler the throttle body inlet is really shitty and does anyone know where to get a new inlet or does anyone have any pictures of one installed?
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pick up an n/a inlet, you will need to modify the oil filler neck and pick up a 3" coupler to the size of your IC piping. you could also go with a Greddy T/B elbow or pick one up from Higgy which both run about $100 or the n/a is dirt cheap but can't handle huge boost.
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i am doing the same mod what exactly should i do to modify the oil filler neck karack
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cut it down about 2-3" but cutting it near the base of the tapered portion where it enters the middle iron and cut it near where the filler makes a 90 degree bend. grind the paint off and flatten the tubing and have it welded together and reinstall it into the block with some sealant on the compression fit tapered neck.
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here is some pics of my ghetto *** temporary setup but you can get an idea of how the filler neck needs to be shortened and how it will be routed.



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why cant i ever see any pics that you put on here ben
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Two non-plastic options:

Higgi: US$100 including freight, 3" connection, cast aluminium



Guru Motorsports: A$160 (~US$120) plus freight, 2.5" connection, cast and machined aluminium

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how could i order higgis tb i am ready for the purchase
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Email your order.

higgi@rx7cz.net
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thanks i emailed him i figuere why not just pay 100 for it than play with the n/a one and have to cut the oil filler neck plus lt looks killer
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I got one only took 10 days to get it and it fits nice but the inlet is a little closer to 2 3/4" than 3"

point is dont buy an expensive coupler untill it is in hand and you measure it.
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Yeah it's not quite 3", it's 70mm, but a 3" coupler will work.

http://rx7cz.net/pics/elbow/elbow6.jpg
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did you ask for 3"
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Guys, size is 70mm as you see it in picture above
i dont make any other sizes, just this one
if you have original greddy FMIC piping, this is bolt-on issue, otherwise wait with getting proper coupler....

i never posted its 3", its misinformation - in my shop link you could find the picture with size

El Nene, i`ll have yours shipped asap, thanks!
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Here is mine installed

http://www.lightwater.egnog.net/v-mo...geThirteen.jpg
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is it the same one from HIGGI's

i just bought one
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Originally Posted by NZConvertible
Yeah it's not quite 3", it's 70mm, but a 3" coupler will work.

http://rx7cz.net/pics/elbow/elbow6.jpg
are sure bro because if so i wont have to by no transition hoses then...
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Originally Posted by WallyHojo
looks like custom modification of stock elbow (cut/weld)
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Originally Posted by El Nene 7
are sure bro because if so i wont have to by no transition hoses then...
Plenty of others have done it, and I've never heard anyone have a problem. If you're worried just don't by the coupler until you have it in your hand like tinvestor said.
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thanks for the pulley and elbow higgi i just recived mine today they look great....can i polish the throttle body elbow and if so how do u sugest doin it?
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good to hear it came ok !

i have no real experience in polishing, i am sure there are some guys who could give you hint....its aluminium, its should go 'bling' very easy with some sandpapers or wire brushes
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Originally Posted by 13bturbofc
can i polish the throttle body elbow and if so how do u sugest doin it?
http://robrobinette.com/polish.htm
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can u get any main pulleys or water pump pulleys?
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