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13B-RX3 04-24-11 06:27 PM

Thanks Roan. I am my own worse critic. As soon as i finish something no matter how many times i have run trough it in my head i find something i don't like about it!

Thank you 864angel112!

tuscanidream 04-24-11 07:32 PM

Nasty. :) I thought I would need a face palm smiley for this thread. Lol

Gorilla RE 04-24-11 09:12 PM

Very well done Allen! One thing you might consider , is to fire sleeve the fuel lines on the passenger side of the engine. I know you have a heat shield on the turbine and down pipe but those -AN fittings don't like that kind of heat over time. :icon_tup:

The new setup turned out really nice, good job on the harness! I will be waiting for the 1XXX+whp numbers soon! :nod:

-J

13B-RX3 04-24-11 09:36 PM

Thanks man! I have a bunch of fire sleeve i just need to put it on. It's amazing how much heat that heat shield rejects, you can actually feel it roiling off the edges. I was hoping i could get away without using it but you are right, if anything it is extra insurance!

Gorilla RE 04-24-11 10:06 PM

It really does make a difference man. I build and take appart setups all day long and over time, the swivle Orings and just the fittings in general start to lock up/leak when subjected to that heat. And yes, your right, it is amazing what a simple heat shield barrier will do!

-J

13B-RX3 04-24-11 10:17 PM

I think i am going to change the intake setup this winter. The 11th and 12th injectors are really close to the downpipe and i don't know how they will react to the heat. I guess only time will tell. I will have to come up with some elaborate setup to get them to the cold side of the intake.

Gorilla RE 04-24-11 10:25 PM

I would just build a reflective heat shield that covers over the intake. As well as a more surrounding heat barrier for the turbine and down pipe, ie inconel. Also, I even protect the front sec injector on a normal intake manifold setup with a reflectant sleeve. Keep in mind though, that because you run meth, your injectors and intake setup are cooling themselves pretty well. But, ultimately we are talking about radiant heat here... But every little bit helps!

-J

ultimatejay 04-24-11 10:38 PM

Looks great Allen, now hurry up and race this thing already. I'm not getting any younger. :lol:

13B-RX3 04-24-11 10:42 PM

Meh, i don't know Jay. I may dyno it, get some ridiculous HP numbers, and then take it apart and change everything again:lol::lol:

ultimatejay 04-24-11 10:49 PM


Originally Posted by 13B-RX3 (Post 10589043)
Meh, i don't know Jay. I may dyno it, get some ridiculous HP numbers, and then take it apart and change everything again:lol::lol:

If you do that again I will hunt you down and.. :greenchai:rl::tank:
:rl:
:greenchai

13B-RX3 04-25-11 12:58 AM

Haha. Just finished wiring up the new hall effect crank trigger and it works flawlessly. All is left now is a little notching for the rear wheel wells, securing a few lines, and a lot of cleaning!

13brenova 04-25-11 12:23 PM

A Mil-Spec connector!!!! You fu#$er.......now I'm going to have to get one!

13B-RX3 04-25-11 12:28 PM


Originally Posted by 13brenova (Post 10589824)
A Mil-Spec connector!!!! You fu#$er.......now I'm going to have to get one!

I have a few extra!

Did you make any progress on your car this weekend?

sk8world 04-25-11 01:12 PM

Whens the FL trip?

Looking great! If you are too scared to drive it let me know!

13B-RX3 04-25-11 01:20 PM

Shooting for May 14th. It has been a while, i may have to take you up on that offer!

13brenova 04-25-11 04:03 PM

By the way, everything looks top notch. I'm very impressed.

AnthonyNYC 04-26-11 01:52 AM

Really nice Allen!!!! Can't wait to get together soon. This Sunday Etown, be there!!!

C. Ludwig 04-26-11 07:32 AM

Looks great! Can't wait to see you make some passes.

crispeed 04-26-11 10:28 PM


Originally Posted by 13B-RX3 (Post 10589008)
I think i am going to change the intake setup this winter. The 11th and 12th injectors are really close to the downpipe and i don't know how they will react to the heat. I guess only time will tell. I will have to come up with some elaborate setup to get them to the cold side of the intake.

All you need is the spacer below the throttle body with the extra injectors in it! :)

13B-RX3 04-27-11 11:56 AM

How thick are they? I don't think the hat will clear the hood?

rotorious13b 04-27-11 08:10 PM

Hey allen ,I have the same problem with 2 injectors little to close to the exhaust on the rx3 ....maybe I'm going to relocate those two injectors , maybe have to ??????
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13B-RX3 04-28-11 12:56 AM

That looks very close to the placement of my injectors. I think what i am going to do is attach a piece of firesleeve to the titanium heat shield between the injectors and the down pipe. That will give me a layer of header wrap, a titanium heat shield, and a layer of firesleeve. I think that will keep them cool enough to live!

Beautiful setup BTW.

ultimatejay 05-17-11 10:36 PM

:sleep:

AnthonyNYC 05-17-11 10:58 PM

Jared, I guarantee you this thread will be getting some updates this week. hopefully some videos too

ultimatejay 05-18-11 02:52 PM


Originally Posted by AnthonyNYC (Post 10626802)
Jared, I guarantee you this thread will be getting some updates this week. hopefully some videos too

I know, I heard.... I just like giving him a hard time. Well.... ITS ONLY BEEN LIKE 4 YEARS!


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