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Old 01-28-2014   #581
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Re: Mark's 1G Winter Projects

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I never lost a coupler with the big setup the evo had.
Maybe Mark is useing paper thin piping for weight savings so he couldn't tighten T-bolts as much as you!

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How much are those? I bent my AMS IC pipes a bunch as they were aluminum with my tbolts.

I didn't have as many issues, none really, with SS piping. But maybe these are on option.
They are cheap for a BAller like you.

I paid 210 for three 3inch a few years ago.


I have 3 of those clamps on my car and work great. Only advice I'd give is Just make sure to use a little oil on the rubber O-rings so it's easier to put together and they don't dry out and crack or break. That's what I did and no leaks or pop offs in 3 years!
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Old 01-28-2014   #582
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Re: Mark's 1G Winter Projects

I was going to post the same thing Steve. If I ever get to the point where I keep blowing pipes apart at the coupler, I'm just going to make a homemade boost brace setup.

Either way, looking good man.
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Old 01-28-2014   #583
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Re: Mark's 1G Winter Projects

I use the vibrant vanjen clamps that Mark is using on all but one of my intercooler piping connections. I have never blown any of these apart, but have ripped a few o rings. It seems that they get swollen over time from lubricating them. Boost braces still require you tighten the clamps on the coupler. If you do a good job lining the ferrules up before welding them onto the pipe ends, it makes a 10 second job of installing a pipe connection that is good to 75 + psi. My friend also has had good luck with the pegasus clamps that are sold on ebay which are a cheaper but still effective alternative to the wiggins/vanjen assemblies. Misalign them while you are welding them on though, and you will pay!!!!
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Old 01-28-2014   #584
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Maybe Mark is useing paper thin piping for weight savings so he couldn't tighten T-bolts as much as you!
That's probably 100% true. I forgot all the piping on my car was stainless.
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Old 01-28-2014   #585
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I'd love to take the qtp Rota combo you had. I'm sure the evo will be happy
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Old 01-29-2014   #586
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Re: Mark's 1G Winter Projects

The cost was just over 100 shipped on ebay. Mondale good to know you have usage history with them, I was wondering how well they worked in our higher boost applications. Some users on the Yellowbullet forum are convinced that vibrant has the highest durability, reliability and ease of use. I think it will be super useful for maintenance and stopping leaks from bending pipes.

I run 3” silicone couplers on the outlet side of the intercooler in the evo, at around 35 psi, with no issues. I have had couplers blow off on the race car at higher boost, hence the need for over torqueing the t-clamps.

Yes a boost brace would work too!
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Old 02-01-2014   #587
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Just got one of them welded in, this is going to make life easy!

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Old 02-01-2014   #588
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Re: Mark's 1G Winter Projects

Did you make new piping too? I though your old stuff was polished?
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Old 03-12-2014   #589
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Did you make new piping too? I though your old stuff was polished?
Just the intake was polished.

It’s been a while since my last update. I sent my turbo out to be rebuilt, since it was pushing a little oil in the exhaust housing. I finally got it back and installed it. I upsized the turbo oil drain to AN10 from AN8 too.
I also sent out my injectors to FIC for testing, cleaning, and balancing. The results were interesting. The 2150’s were within 2% match of one another, however the flow rate was down to a 1950 average! My secondary 900’s were spot on. FIC was able to get the 2150 back in spec.
I took the oil pan off the car to update the turbo drain fitting and to inspect the lower end. Everything looks good. I also welded in another clamshell IC piping clamp. It is ready for the season! I don’t know if I’m going to get to my K-member done this year unless I get started very soon or purchase one.
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Old 03-12-2014   #590
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Re: Mark's 1G Winter Projects

The Cdub guys were making a 1G piece.
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Old 03-14-2014   #591
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Re: Mark's 1G Winter Projects

Yesterdays temperatures were too nice. I got the Talon on the ground last night with the new 15" rims and tire combo. Looks mean.



I also mounted a push button switch to my steering wheel for launch control if I cannot figure out how to get the AEM to take care of it automatically (I need to be able to configure an output on the EMS when the 2 step is active). It's a bent piece of sheet metal attached to the back of the wheel. It turned out nice.
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Love those wheels for sure
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Cars looking damn nice!
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Old 03-14-2014   #595
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Very nice, it will be nice to compare how the M/T does vs the Hoosier QTP.
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Old 03-14-2014   #596
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How does the button on the steering wheel signal the launch control? Or did I just answer my own question? lol
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Old 03-31-2014   #597
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Re: Mark's 1G Winter Projects

I got a little done this weekend. I picked up a CAS cover from MAP and finished the wiring for the launch solenoid, it is wired to the switch on the steering wheel and the EMS can control it automatically(Activated when the 2-step is active).





Oh and I almost forgot, I'm going to start building a backup short block. I'm going to build an aluminum rod 2.2 SLR motor. One of the ways to make a 2.2L is to use a 2.0 block, 94mm crank with a 153mm rod using the normal 2.3L stroker pistons. This will allow me to rev out the motor a lot more, with safety. I'm also going to go high compression too. I will be selling some motor stuff soon, my current short block will be up for sale. I also have 2 spare 100mm 6-bolt cranks, a 1G built head, some other race stuff I don't plan on using.
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Interested in a good crank.
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I saw you posting on that English Racing 2.2 motor thread...sounds like you are following that path, good deal!
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Badass build on top of another badass build. You sir are my idol
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