New charge piping setup
10-25-2015, 07:20 AM
#1
New charge piping setup I've been hearing and seeing some really good fabrication work coming out of a shop located in Clifton NJ. The shop is 16W Fabworks and the owner/fabricator is Anthony. I discussed the plan to replace my now prior charge piping setup. Go check out the Facebook page to see some more fab ****.
For those not aware, I originally had the Procharger twin 3.5" intercooler setup. The bypass valve was mounted in the engine bay which was not ideal. The whole setup was functional but the little intercoolers get taxed pretty heavily in higher power applications. When I installed the FMIC, I cobbled together new charge piping from a Ebay aluminum pipe kit for everything under the car but ending as it entered the engine bay. Again, this was functional but there was too much silicone, clamps, etc.
If anyone knows me, leaving my TA anywhere is normally cause for a Valium and alcohol binge. Below are pics of the resulting work. The car was well taken care of and everything looks great. The entire system is now aluminum so there is some nice weight savings here. The bypass was moved before the intercooler and there is a v-band clamp as the pipe enters the engine bay. The bottom aluminum pipe weighs less than a pound without the bypass (bypass weighs more than the whole damn pipe). He was considering hiding the one meth fitting however it has decided to marry itself to the elbow. The area right by the procharger was done in the pie cut fashion since ground clearance needed to be maintained. A mandrel bend would have put it pretty close to the ground. Anthony also whipped up a quick/nice catch can mount to replace my chintzy setup that was functional..... but nothing I would show off. I actually think throttle response has improved as well as a nice bonus. I'm very happy with everything and the drive home was uneventful. I would have no issues recommending Anthony to anyone if you are looking to get some nice custom work done.
For those not aware, I originally had the Procharger twin 3.5" intercooler setup. The bypass valve was mounted in the engine bay which was not ideal. The whole setup was functional but the little intercoolers get taxed pretty heavily in higher power applications. When I installed the FMIC, I cobbled together new charge piping from a Ebay aluminum pipe kit for everything under the car but ending as it entered the engine bay. Again, this was functional but there was too much silicone, clamps, etc.
If anyone knows me, leaving my TA anywhere is normally cause for a Valium and alcohol binge. Below are pics of the resulting work. The car was well taken care of and everything looks great. The entire system is now aluminum so there is some nice weight savings here. The bypass was moved before the intercooler and there is a v-band clamp as the pipe enters the engine bay. The bottom aluminum pipe weighs less than a pound without the bypass (bypass weighs more than the whole damn pipe). He was considering hiding the one meth fitting however it has decided to marry itself to the elbow. The area right by the procharger was done in the pie cut fashion since ground clearance needed to be maintained. A mandrel bend would have put it pretty close to the ground. Anthony also whipped up a quick/nice catch can mount to replace my chintzy setup that was functional..... but nothing I would show off. I actually think throttle response has improved as well as a nice bonus. I'm very happy with everything and the drive home was uneventful. I would have no issues recommending Anthony to anyone if you are looking to get some nice custom work done.
10-26-2015, 06:32 AM
#2
That turned out nice. Your engine bay looks awesome, nice job!
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95 Pontiac Formula- Stock engine with ATI Procharger, Moser 12 bolt w/4:30 gears, Rossler trans, Neil Chance 4000 stall, M/T ET streets, 10.914@ 121.90mph, 1.452 60ft. GMHTP November 2010 Feature Car. Check it out at:
https://www.motortrend.com/features/...ebird-formula/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abZ1z...ature=youtu.be
95 Pontiac Formula- Stock engine with ATI Procharger, Moser 12 bolt w/4:30 gears, Rossler trans, Neil Chance 4000 stall, M/T ET streets, 10.914@ 121.90mph, 1.452 60ft. GMHTP November 2010 Feature Car. Check it out at:
https://www.motortrend.com/features/...ebird-formula/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abZ1z...ature=youtu.be
Nice job!