Madrx7racer

My car was broken into HERE and I had to bring it back to stock for now......( out of cash and my mods are gone) and I need to drive this to work ( another story I don't want to get into) fairly soon.......

I have an NA hood on my car now thinking I was going to Make my own vented Hood once I had my FMIC ON.....but since THAT was put on hold now I'm stuck with an NA hood and a TMIC........I am not about to pay some shmuck over 200 bux for a TII hood so THAT's Out of the question. Now I'm on ebay looking for vents and hood scoops for the TMIC AND a cold air intake like the AB-Flug FD but I cannot find anything great...........

So far I am looking at these for the TMIC:
For a CJ7


This for the CAI (thinking of using a Honda intake to bring the cone filter slightly out of the hood):
I believe this is the SMALLER SCOOP and NOT the BIG IC scoop


This one for the IC.....some some universal ricer roof scoop like the FF eclipse.








I really can't find ANY nice BIG scoops for the TMIC and I'm still looking for for some SMALLER scoops for the CAI...............


Any input is greatly appreciated........positive or negative........As I said before; I wanted a REVERSE vented scoop but I HAVE to make a TMIC scoop now and my CAI was an ongoing idea....I need to find out how big the CJ7 scoop is.......THAT one looks the most promising SO FAR...

Madrx7racer

here is a quick photoshop I just made........you can see where the intake and mass airflowmeter are now and where it would move once I use the prelude intake......

PLEASE PLEASE EXCUSE HOW DISRTY MY BABY IS.....I can assure you I washed it soon after these pics.

Madrx7racer

damn....so many STYLE scoops and almost NO functional hood scoops..........70 shipped for a Subaru scoop, but it might be hard to mount.........

then I found this one for 20 bux:

RotaryResurrection

iTrader: (8)

IF you can keep your foot off it until you get your **** straight, you can run an NA hood over a TMIC and be okay. IF you make any WOT runs, or even 2/3 throttle runs without the TMIC breathing, you could kill it. Driving down the road with little or no boost will not impact the engine at all. Lots of old 1st generation turbo'd cars (early 280's and 300's etc.) didnt even have IC's at all.

RotaryEvolution

iTrader: (30)

that last scoop looks best and most like the stocker IMO, it would need to be glassed in and even then won't be nearly as effective as the stock TII hood with the seal but its better than nothing.

and wtf is with the cup under the car in that pic? looks assy, lol.

Madrx7racer

I was thinking about that too. As soon as I can find a GOOD cheap scoop I'll cut the NA hood and I'll consider it my template. I have some ideas running around in my head and I wanna play around, cut and rivet things. I'll Prolly end up with some weird TII/ reverse vented CAI monster hood......

Madrx7racer

I decided to try the FMIC again..........before hacking the hood.........

What do you think Of this piping kit: delivered


with a 28x5.5x2.5 intercooler?

some cheap-o seats ( trying to get them 130 shipped)


ALL for $337 bux???

stevensimon

iTrader: (11)

^^ thats mad jdm... get it...

if i was in your shoes i would try this... my 20 second idea

best of all it would be free!

Madrx7racer

I know.......but I wanted to do a reverse vented CUSTOM hood.........if I get this kit I'll CUT the hood......but with a reverse scoop........

Madrx7racer

ok....just bought the piping.......124 shipped...........

What's the difference between tube and fin ICs and BAR and PLATE IC's??

Madrx7racer

ok....i got my stuff.....but they sent me the wrong color piping and couplers............I dunno whether to install it NOW or wait till I get the right ones...........I'll post pics in a bit.

RotaryEvolution

iTrader: (30)

how could they get the "super ultra JDM black ultra super couplers JMD mad tite black color" wrong?

bar and plate is more efficient but barely, Greddy intercoolers are tube and fin but still produce some serious numbers.

Madrx7racer

i dunno....people are stupid..........I'm pissed because NOW I have to wait...........If I settle and install it like this I might get pissed every time i pop the hood.......but I want my car NOW.........

here are the pics

liv

is the tubing you ordered powder coated or just spray painted on?

if its just paint then just install what you've got. otherwise use mr landers advice and just keep your foot off the throttle until you get the new piping

jonesfromindia

send it back. you will kick yourself if you dont get what you want. i did that with my civic and i hated every minute driving that piece of ****. i will never settle for anything less than what i want.

Madrx7racer

i dunno............I assume it was just painted.....but the couplers are blue......instead of red.........had the COUPLERS been the right color i would not have had an issue.

RX7_Fanatic

haha i have an FD with like 3 different color hoses in the engine bay, noone complains cuz its a nice setup and it goes fast...went fast i should say lol, but i dont mind have blue red and black hoses, as long as **** still works great

Madrx7racer

i do. I paid for something specifically and did not get what I wanted.........If I had bought pipes and RANDOMLY selected colored couplers then yes, I would understand......it's like when you go out with a girl with nice ******* and you take her home and find this:

lupin

iTrader: (3)

good thing I like all sizes, most poeple would be bullshit hahahahaha
lol your right about that, I would have chewed them out for the wrong colors

Madrx7racer

I am waiting for his reply.

Me:
I ordered BLACK pipes with RED couplers.........I got Silver with Blue couplers......what are my options now?

Madrx7racer

I'll keep them...........after a while I'll have Batman WRINKLE powdercoat them along with other engine parts and buy new couplers...........

edit: **** no....i won't settle...........

Secondmessiah

^^^plus one

and i would add that high octane gas would be some good temporary insurance

RotaryEvolution

iTrader: (30)

careful with the ebay couplers too, if you look at the ads almost all of them have thread reinforced couplers pictured but a number of sellers are sending simple thin silicone hoses. i had 2 of the regular silicone hoses BLOW UP at only 8PSI, now i will settle for nothing less than reinforced couplers.

Madrx7racer

these are actually thread reinforced.............

Madrx7racer

Dear Customer,
We do apologize for that. We were unaware that of the color that was shipped to you. Unfortunately our the shipment that was sent to us only had these colors and we were unaware of the color until you told us about it. We hope that this is not a big issue with you. Are you willing to keep this item? Please let us know.



I said I'd compromise and keep the piping but want red couplers.........if he doesn't then he gets NEG feedback.