99mx5 EFR build
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Here's how I mounted the intercooler. I made four brackets out of angle iron and bolted it to the chassis. The front mounts use the mounting hole of the intercooler. I made brackets and had them welded to the lower part of the intercooler. I made supports out of angle aluminum and connected them to the lower brackets.
I made custom charge pipes and had them welded.
There is about a half inch of space from the DP and the engine bay shelf.
Next is to make the DP heat shield and a cold air box and a good tune.
I made custom charge pipes and had them welded.
There is about a half inch of space from the DP and the engine bay shelf.
Next is to make the DP heat shield and a cold air box and a good tune.
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Somehow I feel my car is responsible for all of this.
BTW, you should order some temp strips to see what/where you need heat shielding. I use "G", 8-point strips from McMaster. I get Alcon strips from HRP world for the brakes.
BTW, you should order some temp strips to see what/where you need heat shielding. I use "G", 8-point strips from McMaster. I get Alcon strips from HRP world for the brakes.
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Your car definitely was an influence. Thanks for the tip, will do.
I took it out for a spin and it really pulls. The boost is virtually instantaneous. First gear is gone in a flash. I have to install the oil catch can breather, heat shield for turbine/DP and install the intake temp sensor bung.
I took it out for a spin and it really pulls. The boost is virtually instantaneous. First gear is gone in a flash. I have to install the oil catch can breather, heat shield for turbine/DP and install the intake temp sensor bung.
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I will make an undertray to replace the original. I had to remove the bumper intake ducting and bumper liners to fit the intercooler and the charge pipes. The intercooler is positioned to clear the AC drier and bumper.
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The intake charge pipe is completed with the IAT sensor bung and wastegate hose barb.
I installed the crankcase oil catch can/breather and installed a barb to replace the PCV fitting.
I started to make the cold air intake box. Today I made the base and tomorrow I'll make the lid.
I installed the crankcase oil catch can/breather and installed a barb to replace the PCV fitting.
I started to make the cold air intake box. Today I made the base and tomorrow I'll make the lid.
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Today I finished the fabrication and install work in the engine bay. The only thing left to do in the engine bay is the breather hose and the heater line shutoff valve.
Tomorrow I'll install the boost gauge, and the new A/F gauge. On to the pics
Tomorrow I'll install the boost gauge, and the new A/F gauge. On to the pics