somebody's going to be busy this weekened
Hotshot8792
07-27-2005, 10:22 PM
RaidenKing
07-27-2005, 10:26 PM
SEX. Post pics of her when you get done.
Igovert500
07-27-2005, 11:20 PM
beautiful. Dimensions? And I know you mentioned it, but I don't remember, did you say you already have a buyer lined up for your DSMs??? If not I'll have the $$$ September or REAALLY early October to be spending on my car again.
Hotshot8792
07-28-2005, 12:26 AM
beautiful. Dimensions? And I know you mentioned it, but I don't remember, did you say you already have a buyer lined up for your DSMs??? If not I'll have the $$$ September or REAALLY early October to be spending on my car again.
Dimensions are 31x14x2.75, this is the larger core that Custom Coach sells for our cars, capable of effeciently flowing 1200 CFM. As far as the DSMs, i had already sold them to a 3SI member who lives 2 streets over from me, and i had already installed them for him. If I still had them, i would have been more than happy to sell them to you.
If you still want to tackle the project, it cost me a total of $330. I bought both of the DSM sidemounts from dsmtrader for $80. I then took them to a guy i know (in your case, your welder) and he had to cut one of the end tanks off, reverse it, plug up a hole and drill a new one. Then he took the stock piping off of my stock intercoolers, cut them and welded them on the DSM intercoolers. Of course, you can just buy mandrel bends if you want, they will work just as good and you can sell your stockers. And finally i lined up the DSM sidemounts, marked where new brackets should go, took them back to the guy doing the welding, and he welded new brackets on, and i had DSM sidemounts. Remember though, when doing brackets, you only need one bracket bolted on the car per sidemount. There is no need to have all three if its going to be too much trouble. One bolt per intercooler worked fine for me.
Dimensions are 31x14x2.75, this is the larger core that Custom Coach sells for our cars, capable of effeciently flowing 1200 CFM. As far as the DSMs, i had already sold them to a 3SI member who lives 2 streets over from me, and i had already installed them for him. If I still had them, i would have been more than happy to sell them to you.
If you still want to tackle the project, it cost me a total of $330. I bought both of the DSM sidemounts from dsmtrader for $80. I then took them to a guy i know (in your case, your welder) and he had to cut one of the end tanks off, reverse it, plug up a hole and drill a new one. Then he took the stock piping off of my stock intercoolers, cut them and welded them on the DSM intercoolers. Of course, you can just buy mandrel bends if you want, they will work just as good and you can sell your stockers. And finally i lined up the DSM sidemounts, marked where new brackets should go, took them back to the guy doing the welding, and he welded new brackets on, and i had DSM sidemounts. Remember though, when doing brackets, you only need one bracket bolted on the car per sidemount. There is no need to have all three if its going to be too much trouble. One bolt per intercooler worked fine for me.
Linebckr49
07-28-2005, 04:13 AM
shweet! are you gonna keep the stock IC pipes or get new mandrel bent piping? do you prefer mandrel over regular bends (non-uniform radius thru bend)? i know some guys that DON'T like mandrel b/c when the pipe is bent, the outer pipe wall becomes thinner than the rest of the bend causing a potential instability. either way you go, mandrel bends give you about 15%-20% better flow and look better IMO.
talskinyguy
07-28-2005, 08:18 AM
Do you know how to weld? The cold side of mine refused to fit until I chopped it up and welded it back together so it would fit, so just a heads up. Good luck.
xXxRocker5150
07-28-2005, 01:52 PM
are you trying to hint that those intercoolers are air to water cooled or w.e.???? Cuz that water bottle is pretty misleading other wise
talskinyguy
07-28-2005, 04:19 PM
Um, no, he is showing you the size of the IC in relation to something you can hold in front of you.
YogsVR4
07-28-2005, 05:33 PM
Color me jelous!
Hotshot8792
07-28-2005, 06:12 PM
shweet! are you gonna keep the stock IC pipes or get new mandrel bent piping? do you prefer mandrel over regular bends (non-uniform radius thru bend)? i know some guys that DON'T like mandrel b/c when the pipe is bent, the outer pipe wall becomes thinner than the rest of the bend causing a potential instability. either way you go, mandrel bends give you about 15%-20% better flow and look better IMO.
yes, i am using mandrel bends, i can't exactly use stock piping with this. I ordered a bunch of mandrel bends from custom coach as well, which should be in today. Prior to ordering the mandrel bends, i measured to see how much of what kind of bends i needed and then ordered them, so all i have to do is fit them, weld a couple of them together and attach silicon hoses to where i want to be able to remove the pipes if i have to remove them. I'm using 2 inch inlets per turbo and a single 3 inch outlet.
Do you know how to weld? The cold side of mine refused to fit until I chopped it up and welded it back together so it would fit, so just a heads up. Good luck.
nope, can't say i've ever welded before, but i do have a couple of friends who can, and they said they'd take care of me. I'm assuming your talking about the cold side of your intercooler piping. If so, i didnt order a piping kit, i had to order individual bends because i notided that the piping kit would not fit around the auto tranny, so i had to create my own piping.
are you trying to hint that those intercoolers are air to water cooled or w.e.???? Cuz that water bottle is pretty misleading other wise
what talskinyguy said. I was too lazy to go grab a coke can and luckily i had a bottle of water nearby so i just decided to use that instead :p
I will probably hold out until i get my body work done (parts are in the mail right now) before i post up any pictures.
yes, i am using mandrel bends, i can't exactly use stock piping with this. I ordered a bunch of mandrel bends from custom coach as well, which should be in today. Prior to ordering the mandrel bends, i measured to see how much of what kind of bends i needed and then ordered them, so all i have to do is fit them, weld a couple of them together and attach silicon hoses to where i want to be able to remove the pipes if i have to remove them. I'm using 2 inch inlets per turbo and a single 3 inch outlet.
Do you know how to weld? The cold side of mine refused to fit until I chopped it up and welded it back together so it would fit, so just a heads up. Good luck.
nope, can't say i've ever welded before, but i do have a couple of friends who can, and they said they'd take care of me. I'm assuming your talking about the cold side of your intercooler piping. If so, i didnt order a piping kit, i had to order individual bends because i notided that the piping kit would not fit around the auto tranny, so i had to create my own piping.
are you trying to hint that those intercoolers are air to water cooled or w.e.???? Cuz that water bottle is pretty misleading other wise
what talskinyguy said. I was too lazy to go grab a coke can and luckily i had a bottle of water nearby so i just decided to use that instead :p
I will probably hold out until i get my body work done (parts are in the mail right now) before i post up any pictures.
Hotshot8792
07-29-2005, 12:20 AM
ok, i'll give ya'll a small taste :wink:
after drilling holes and boring out sheet metal, which is a pain, i've finally mounted it. Here are pics. Sorry that the garage is soo messy, i just have tons of crap lying all over the place.
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/3/web/711000-711999/711144_50_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/3/web/711000-711999/711144_51_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/3/web/711000-711999/711144_52_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/3/web/711000-711999/711144_53_full.jpg
after drilling holes and boring out sheet metal, which is a pain, i've finally mounted it. Here are pics. Sorry that the garage is soo messy, i just have tons of crap lying all over the place.
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/3/web/711000-711999/711144_50_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/3/web/711000-711999/711144_51_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/3/web/711000-711999/711144_52_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/3/web/711000-711999/711144_53_full.jpg
Linebckr49
07-29-2005, 03:40 AM
nice rug! i bet it makes the mechanical experience almost luxurious :iceslolan . but you're mother would certainly not be happy :nono:
xXxRocker5150
07-29-2005, 09:19 AM
^hahah... hey hotshot, I thought you said you're still using stock SL pistons rite???? If so are you gonna' do a swap with that too???? and thanks for the clear-up talskinny.
Igovert500
07-29-2005, 02:47 PM
Is it just me or is that touching the ground?
Linebckr49
07-29-2005, 03:42 PM
Is it just me or is that touching the ground?
snap! i agree, it DOES look like its touching the ground. 14" from top to bottom...i'm sure there will be clearance issues. so what's the word Hotshot?
snap! i agree, it DOES look like its touching the ground. 14" from top to bottom...i'm sure there will be clearance issues. so what's the word Hotshot?
Hotshot8792
07-29-2005, 04:35 PM
nice rug! i bet it makes the mechanical experience almost luxurious :iceslolan . but you're mother would certainly not be happy :nono:
mom can blame it on dad, he put the rugs out there, he's got one under his car too :tongue:
^hahah... hey hotshot, I thought you said you're still using stock SL pistons rite???? If so are you gonna' do a swap with that too???? and thanks for the clear-up talskinny.
yes, i am still on the stock SL pistons. As i have stated my plans, I see no reason to lower the compression ratio until i blow my motor, if i do. I am planning on swapping out pistons eventually, but not at this moment.
Is it just me or is that touching the ground?
i see how that picture is deceiving. The intercooler is really not that close to the ground at all, it fits behind the bumper nicely. Many 3/S's are using the custom coach 14 inch intercooler.
mom can blame it on dad, he put the rugs out there, he's got one under his car too :tongue:
^hahah... hey hotshot, I thought you said you're still using stock SL pistons rite???? If so are you gonna' do a swap with that too???? and thanks for the clear-up talskinny.
yes, i am still on the stock SL pistons. As i have stated my plans, I see no reason to lower the compression ratio until i blow my motor, if i do. I am planning on swapping out pistons eventually, but not at this moment.
Is it just me or is that touching the ground?
i see how that picture is deceiving. The intercooler is really not that close to the ground at all, it fits behind the bumper nicely. Many 3/S's are using the custom coach 14 inch intercooler.
Linebckr49
07-30-2005, 08:58 PM
for the longest time the Custom Coach site http://www.geocities.com/speedpartsrus/3000gt.html has had the 14" intercooler kits 'OUT OF STOCK' and they don't list the 14" separately. so did you purchase it from their site or call them directly and just have them fabricate on for you?
how much was the 14" intercooler? how much for piping?
i've searched through and through and Custom Coach does sell the cheapest, yet apparently reliable and good-quality intercoolers out there. unless of course you get one used (some other brand) for a great price
how much was the 14" intercooler? how much for piping?
i've searched through and through and Custom Coach does sell the cheapest, yet apparently reliable and good-quality intercoolers out there. unless of course you get one used (some other brand) for a great price
Hotshot8792
07-31-2005, 01:30 AM
for the longest time the Custom Coach site http://www.geocities.com/speedpartsrus/3000gt.html has had the 14" intercooler kits 'OUT OF STOCK' and they don't list the 14" separately. so did you purchase it from their site or call them directly and just have them fabricate on for you?
how much was the 14" intercooler? how much for piping?
i've searched through and through and Custom Coach does sell the cheapest, yet apparently reliable and good-quality intercoolers out there. unless of course you get one used (some other brand) for a great price
custom coach doesnt sell the 14" kit, however they will sell you the 14" core for $400, and i spent an extra 100 to have it polished, cause well polished just looks soooo nice. As far as piping goes, i bought all my mandrel bends from custom coach as well. I measured out to see what all i would need a placed an order. Of course, i have to do this because of my auto tranny is much bigger than the manual, so none of the piping kits would work for me anyways. A lot of people tend to buy the piping kits from PPE Engineering for somewhere around 600-700. In fact, there's a group buy going on for the piping on 3SI right now. But, with the PPE engineering pipes, you wouldnt be able to use the 14" core from custom coach as it has 2 inlets and one outlet. The PPE pipes are made for one inlet and one outlet.
how much was the 14" intercooler? how much for piping?
i've searched through and through and Custom Coach does sell the cheapest, yet apparently reliable and good-quality intercoolers out there. unless of course you get one used (some other brand) for a great price
custom coach doesnt sell the 14" kit, however they will sell you the 14" core for $400, and i spent an extra 100 to have it polished, cause well polished just looks soooo nice. As far as piping goes, i bought all my mandrel bends from custom coach as well. I measured out to see what all i would need a placed an order. Of course, i have to do this because of my auto tranny is much bigger than the manual, so none of the piping kits would work for me anyways. A lot of people tend to buy the piping kits from PPE Engineering for somewhere around 600-700. In fact, there's a group buy going on for the piping on 3SI right now. But, with the PPE engineering pipes, you wouldnt be able to use the 14" core from custom coach as it has 2 inlets and one outlet. The PPE pipes are made for one inlet and one outlet.
Hotshot8792
08-01-2005, 12:16 AM
the finish date for my stuff is going to be pushed back another week, i had an accident . . . .
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/3/web/711000-711999/711144_54.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/3/web/711000-711999/711144_54.jpg
Igovert500
08-01-2005, 01:34 PM
what happened?
Hotshot8792
08-01-2005, 09:08 PM
what happened?
intercooler pipe slipped while i was working on fabbing it, and it tore up my hand, and i had to be rushed to the medical clinic
the good news, it doesnt hurt
the bad news, i can't play with her for a week
intercooler pipe slipped while i was working on fabbing it, and it tore up my hand, and i had to be rushed to the medical clinic
the good news, it doesnt hurt
the bad news, i can't play with her for a week
Igovert500
08-01-2005, 11:20 PM
sorry to hear that.
turbo ES
08-04-2005, 11:37 AM
just wondering did you upgrade your tranny for the extra power or is it all stock? i remeber you had a shift kit but is that it? i think it was you who had a shift kit at least.
Hotshot8792
08-04-2005, 05:43 PM
just wondering did you upgrade your tranny for the extra power or is it all stock? i remeber you had a shift kit but is that it? i think it was you who had a shift kit at least.
shift kit
tranny cooler
high-stall torque converter
LSD insert
before i daily drove my car, romping it quite a bit (on stock turbos) with just a tranny cooler. Only burned up 1 end clutch, replaced that and haven't had any problems sense. I upgraded the tranny because i upgraded turbos with intentions of raising boost.
shift kit
tranny cooler
high-stall torque converter
LSD insert
before i daily drove my car, romping it quite a bit (on stock turbos) with just a tranny cooler. Only burned up 1 end clutch, replaced that and haven't had any problems sense. I upgraded the tranny because i upgraded turbos with intentions of raising boost.
aerosoul
08-31-2005, 10:54 PM
sorry for reviving an old thread i kinda wanna see the finished product
Hotshot8792
09-04-2005, 02:36 AM
sorry for reviving an old thread i kinda wanna see the finished product
i'll try to get some pictures soon. I've been having issues with my radiator fans, so i finally broke down today and began to rewire the radiator fans completely, so they will work. I currently have the front bumper off again because a nice chunk of paint somehow came off, so me and a buddy are going to try to paint it in flush with the rest of the bumper. If we can't, then i'll have to get it repainted, but as soon as i get it all back together, i'll take some pictures.
i'll try to get some pictures soon. I've been having issues with my radiator fans, so i finally broke down today and began to rewire the radiator fans completely, so they will work. I currently have the front bumper off again because a nice chunk of paint somehow came off, so me and a buddy are going to try to paint it in flush with the rest of the bumper. If we can't, then i'll have to get it repainted, but as soon as i get it all back together, i'll take some pictures.
YogsVR4
09-04-2005, 05:18 PM
Only this time, don't mangle your hand doing it :smokin:
Hotshot8792
09-06-2005, 05:30 PM
Only this time, don't mangle your hand doing it :smokin:
nahh, i wont be fabricating anymore pipes, all the pipes have been on for a couple of weeks and running just fine. Fabricating the pipes is what got my hand. Anyways, radiator comes back out, after doing electrical tests, there's a short in the fan motors, so i have new fans coming in this week.
nahh, i wont be fabricating anymore pipes, all the pipes have been on for a couple of weeks and running just fine. Fabricating the pipes is what got my hand. Anyways, radiator comes back out, after doing electrical tests, there's a short in the fan motors, so i have new fans coming in this week.
Hotshot8792
09-16-2005, 06:43 PM
well here they are. The car is got a couple more things left (body work related) before i start shooting some scenic pictures. But due to the request of a few people wanting to see these now, here are the pictures of my finished front mount and piping.
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/3/web/711000-711999/711144_58_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/3/web/711000-711999/711144_59_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/3/web/711000-711999/711144_57_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/3/web/711000-711999/711144_56_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/3/web/711000-711999/711144_58_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/3/web/711000-711999/711144_59_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/3/web/711000-711999/711144_57_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/3/web/711000-711999/711144_56_full.jpg
Hotshot8792
09-16-2005, 06:44 PM
AND NOBODY COMMENT ON THE STOCK OIL CAP EITHER, I GET ENOUGH CRAP ABOUT THAT!!! :mad:
aerosoul
09-16-2005, 06:49 PM
BEAUTIFUL.....i think i just had an eyegasm....yes yes i did
JaceWade
09-17-2005, 12:25 AM
whats up with that stock oil cap?
j/k j/k...if my car ever saw that it would throw a rod through the hood
j/k j/k...if my car ever saw that it would throw a rod through the hood
Igovert500
09-17-2005, 02:31 PM
Looking good, except for that stock...errr....um....fusebox? :biggrin: Very nice work!
Linebckr49
09-17-2005, 07:21 PM
as i like to say: shweeeeeeeeeet!@#$%
hopefully my black 93 base will someday look that good. i look up to you ;).
hey, just paint the oil cap blue = easy fix!
hopefully my black 93 base will someday look that good. i look up to you ;).
hey, just paint the oil cap blue = easy fix!
xXxRocker5150
09-19-2005, 10:35 PM
everything looks reallly freakin good man!
sLADe781
09-21-2005, 11:36 AM
Holy cow, that is an awesome setup you got there. AWESOME JOB!!!!!!!! :biggrin:
RaidenKing
09-21-2005, 01:36 PM
nicest looking fwd tt I've ever seen
Hotshot8792
09-21-2005, 08:42 PM
sorry i haven't responded any sooner. I was rather upset this past weekened, i was on my way up to the track to get sometimes, and my car overheated because the fans didnt cut on, and now something is preventing the car from starting, and it should be a sparking issue. I haven't had time to diagnose it yet due to classes, but hopefully i can get it going soon (that and i finally got my viper hood in and i'm anxious to get that put on).
Linebckr49
09-22-2005, 04:27 AM
hey hotshot, as far as the fans are concerned, wire them to a switch so you can turn them on/off manually. much easier than waiting/hoping for them to come on. plus you can turn them on at the track without having the A/C on. nice alternative...should solve your over-heating issues. unless, of course, your thermostat has seized and melted into one piece ( mine did that once).
best of luck to ya! let us know about the new times when you get them.
best of luck to ya! let us know about the new times when you get them.
RaidenKing
09-22-2005, 08:20 AM
sorry i haven't responded any sooner. I was rather upset this past weekened, i was on my way up to the track to get sometimes, and my car overheated because the fans didnt cut on, and now something is preventing the car from starting, and it should be a sparking issue. I haven't had time to diagnose it yet due to classes, but hopefully i can get it going soon (that and i finally got my viper hood in and i'm anxious to get that put on).
when my fans cut off it was because the fuse to them was somehow melted and the size of wiring going to them was too thin/weak to handle the current. I think we replaced it with some 8 gauge and a barrel fuse.
when my fans cut off it was because the fuse to them was somehow melted and the size of wiring going to them was too thin/weak to handle the current. I think we replaced it with some 8 gauge and a barrel fuse.
Hotshot8792
09-22-2005, 09:22 PM
hey hotshot, as far as the fans are concerned, wire them to a switch so you can turn them on/off manually. much easier than waiting/hoping for them to come on. plus you can turn them on at the track without having the A/C on. nice alternative...should solve your over-heating issues. unless, of course, your thermostat has seized and melted into one piece ( mine did that once).
best of luck to ya! let us know about the new times when you get them.
they are hooked up to a manual switch, it just doesn't help you any when you forget to turn the switch on :nono:
best of luck to ya! let us know about the new times when you get them.
they are hooked up to a manual switch, it just doesn't help you any when you forget to turn the switch on :nono:
Hotshot8792
09-22-2005, 11:38 PM
well guys, looks like there won't be any track times this year for my car. Me and a friend started doing some diagnosing to why my car isn't starting. First test, fuel, FPR gauge shows plenty of it, and you can smell it. Second test, spark, every coil pack is getting spark. So that leaves compression. First test using this kit i bought a few months ago but haven't used it yet, #1 cylinder showed around 40 psi, thought it was messed up, so we tried #3 cylinder, it was showing 120 PSI, not bad, but still too low for 10:1, and cylinder #5 just blew the tester out of there, it was at like 190 or so.
We retested #1, 40 PSI, so looks like my overheating cracked the piston rings, so it looks like its time for a rebuild, but the good thing is, i have extra heads and all my other internals are in good shape and forged. My plans are to be keeping the stock rods and crankshaft, I will upgrade bearings, and I am looking at going with 8:1 Wiseco pistons, and I will probably send my extra heads in to DR for some stage 3 heads. We'll see what happens, but due to as busy as I am, it's looking like a winter long project.
We retested #1, 40 PSI, so looks like my overheating cracked the piston rings, so it looks like its time for a rebuild, but the good thing is, i have extra heads and all my other internals are in good shape and forged. My plans are to be keeping the stock rods and crankshaft, I will upgrade bearings, and I am looking at going with 8:1 Wiseco pistons, and I will probably send my extra heads in to DR for some stage 3 heads. We'll see what happens, but due to as busy as I am, it's looking like a winter long project.
Igovert500
09-23-2005, 01:43 PM
I am looking at going with 8:1 Wiseco pistons, and I will probably send my extra heads in to DR for some stage 3 heads.
SWEET. Sorry about your car though, but those forced upgrades will definantly be nice when it's running again. Good luck.
SWEET. Sorry about your car though, but those forced upgrades will definantly be nice when it's running again. Good luck.
Linebckr49
09-23-2005, 02:59 PM
We retested #1, 40 PSI, so looks like my overheating cracked the piston rings, so it looks like its time for a rebuild...
cracked the piston rings?---> could the loss in pressure (pressure leak) come from the head gasket?
i've never heard of overheating cracking piston rings, but you could have very likely fried the head gasket. the only counter-argument might be that IF you did fry the head-gasket and there is a leak somewhere, then why wouldn't there be leaks around the other cylinders (on the same side of the block) ?
EDIT: oh, and since you did over heat, you might want to check plane of the bottom of the heads. i know you said you have an extra set of heads and that you'd send them to DR to get stage 3 work done, but i guess it would be nice to see if the over-heat warped the heads or not. at least it could let you know whether or not there was a leak in that cylinder via the head/head-gasket, or if it really was the piston ring.
:2cents:
cracked the piston rings?---> could the loss in pressure (pressure leak) come from the head gasket?
i've never heard of overheating cracking piston rings, but you could have very likely fried the head gasket. the only counter-argument might be that IF you did fry the head-gasket and there is a leak somewhere, then why wouldn't there be leaks around the other cylinders (on the same side of the block) ?
EDIT: oh, and since you did over heat, you might want to check plane of the bottom of the heads. i know you said you have an extra set of heads and that you'd send them to DR to get stage 3 work done, but i guess it would be nice to see if the over-heat warped the heads or not. at least it could let you know whether or not there was a leak in that cylinder via the head/head-gasket, or if it really was the piston ring.
:2cents:
aerosoul
09-28-2005, 01:56 PM
Damn that sucks..good luck on the rebuild .....I was lookin forward to seeing the viper hood too damn
Hotshot8792
09-28-2005, 09:29 PM
Damn that sucks..good luck on the rebuild .....I was lookin forward to seeing the viper hood too damn
well, if your that desperate, i could always just take pictures of the hood sitting up here in my room and post them up :p
well, if your that desperate, i could always just take pictures of the hood sitting up here in my room and post them up :p
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