FVD Aluminum Intake Plenum
#16
10-27-2004, 11:02 PM
Originally posted by StephenTi
I was just researching such a setup for my car... tell me about the install, guys... how involving is it? Engine needs to be partially lowered? How's the tubing kept in place? Is the black tubing CAT tubing?
Judging from the "de-install" pix of the stocker, it looks like you guys hacked the **** out of the oem junk piece to get it out... good work!
Damn, I think you guys may have me wrenching this winter afterall!
Thanks,
Stephen
I was just researching such a setup for my car... tell me about the install, guys... how involving is it? Engine needs to be partially lowered? How's the tubing kept in place? Is the black tubing CAT tubing?
Judging from the "de-install" pix of the stocker, it looks like you guys hacked the **** out of the oem junk piece to get it out... good work!
Damn, I think you guys may have me wrenching this winter afterall!
Thanks,
Stephen
On a 6 speed you don't need to do that at all... I'm just glad us Tiptronic boys have an option!
#17
10-27-2004, 11:04 PM
Originally posted by dish it out
Yes Stephen, It does look like someone hacked the **** out of the oem stuff, But if the job is done corectly this does not have to be done. We just did out 3rd one and never cut anything, A good tech will get this job done corectly. We recomend replacing clutch, and flywheel (light weight) at same time, for the motor will come completly down not partially.
Yes Stephen, It does look like someone hacked the **** out of the oem stuff, But if the job is done corectly this does not have to be done. We just did out 3rd one and never cut anything, A good tech will get this job done corectly. We recomend replacing clutch, and flywheel (light weight) at same time, for the motor will come completly down not partially.
? Nobody touches those...On the 6speed it's a whole different ball game and a much easier one at that.
#18
10-27-2004, 11:06 PM
Originally posted by AMG ETR
Stephen,
That actually was the Inner, the outter is not much more, maybe 2.625. The way the pipe is designed, it is thin but strong and durable.
Evan
Stephen,
That actually was the Inner, the outter is not much more, maybe 2.625. The way the pipe is designed, it is thin but strong and durable.
Evan
#21
10-27-2004, 11:53 PM
Yes I am. It has been fine. You just need to make sure that the suspension points are tight and out of the way. I have a heck of a lot miles on it plus it has been out of the car three times with the motor and various upgrades I have done. No complaints. Also keep in mind that I epoxy the halves together.
#24
10-28-2004, 05:49 AM
Does fuel need to be cranked up a bit to match the increased air flow? For example can it be strapped into a Stage 4 GT/R setup without running lean, or is an ECU adjustment required?
Mike
Mike
#25
10-28-2004, 05:51 AM
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Originally posted by Zippy
Does fuel need to be cranked up a bit to match the increased air flow? For example can it be strapped into a Stage 4 GT/R setup without running lean, or is an ECU adjustment required?
Mike
Does fuel need to be cranked up a bit to match the increased air flow? For example can it be strapped into a Stage 4 GT/R setup without running lean, or is an ECU adjustment required?
Mike
Alex can probably help as he is running GIAC software...
Evan
#26
10-28-2004, 05:55 AM
Re: FVD Aluminum Intake Plenum
Originally posted by AMG ETR
Hello Everyone,
I am announcing the official release of the FVD 996 Turbo Intake Plenum. We were waiting to release this product untill it had been installed on a few 6speed and tiptronic cars to be sure everything worked as designed. Now that this has done we are ready to release it publically.
Features:
-Reduced head due to the aluminum compared to the stock casting
-Reduced weight due to light weight aluminum and reenforced hose
-Increased airflow due to larger equal diameter hose
-Works with tiptronic transmissions
-Made in Germany (Durable)
-Lowest price on the market
Gains:
-Improved throttle response
-Quicker turbo spooling
-Boost sustained longer due to decreased heatsoak
-Increased horsepower
Photos:
Stock (Thanks Alex
):
FVD:
This kit is available for purchase and install from FVD USA on the east coast and Akkurat on the west coast. Feel free to contact either company for more details.
Retail is $1995
Hello Everyone,
I am announcing the official release of the FVD 996 Turbo Intake Plenum. We were waiting to release this product untill it had been installed on a few 6speed and tiptronic cars to be sure everything worked as designed. Now that this has done we are ready to release it publically.
Features:
-Reduced head due to the aluminum compared to the stock casting
-Reduced weight due to light weight aluminum and reenforced hose
-Increased airflow due to larger equal diameter hose
-Works with tiptronic transmissions
-Made in Germany (Durable)
-Lowest price on the market
Gains:
-Improved throttle response
-Quicker turbo spooling
-Boost sustained longer due to decreased heatsoak
-Increased horsepower
Photos:
Stock (Thanks Alex
):FVD:
This kit is available for purchase and install from FVD USA on the east coast and Akkurat on the west coast. Feel free to contact either company for more details.
Retail is $1995
#27
10-28-2004, 06:00 AM
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Re: Re: FVD Aluminum Intake Plenum
Originally posted by KSA Turbo
I saw this earlier on Akkuratpgi (very interested) i was wondering whats the HP gain???
I saw this earlier on Akkuratpgi (very interested) i was wondering whats the HP gain???
Evan
#28
10-28-2004, 06:13 AM
Originally posted by Zippy
Does fuel need to be cranked up a bit to match the increased air flow? For example can it be strapped into a Stage 4 GT/R setup without running lean, or is an ECU adjustment required?
Mike
Does fuel need to be cranked up a bit to match the increased air flow? For example can it be strapped into a Stage 4 GT/R setup without running lean, or is an ECU adjustment required?
Mike
I was running pretty rich to begin with. The GIAC software on my car was that set up conservatively (as it usually is) because they never run to the limits of being lean to avoid detonating
So yes there's headroom....
#29
10-28-2004, 06:30 AM
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Is there anyone in SoCal who can do this install?
Also, I guess I'm dense but just to make sure...this replaces the stock black casting "Y" and the current rubber connections?
Also, I guess I'm dense but just to make sure...this replaces the stock black casting "Y" and the current rubber connections?
#30
10-28-2004, 06:31 AM
Originally posted by Garey Cooper
Is there anyone in SoCal who can do this install?
Also, I guess I'm dense but just to make sure...this replaces the stock black casting "Y" and the current rubber connections?
Is there anyone in SoCal who can do this install?
Also, I guess I'm dense but just to make sure...this replaces the stock black casting "Y" and the current rubber connections?
Let me know...