OFI build taking shape..no 56k
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OFI build taking shape..no 56k I got my OFI hotparts and have started the install. I am still waiting on a coupler before i fab the cold side...cold pipes in pics are just sitting there...not mounted.
vacuum manifold from Mcmaster Carr
Hot parts and radiator
Drivers side
Power steering clearance
Passenger side
All hot parts and radiator installed
lol...This ghetto fan setup keeps the temps at 205-220 deg in my garage so i canplay with the idle tuning and learn efilive/roadrunner. Dual 13" spals oughta have NO probs keeping the temps down
intercooler
Where she sits now with a/c.....needs cold side finished...fans...and mount intercooler
I am waiting for my support brackets from OFI....fans....a reducer/coupler and then I gotta get my exhaust mated to the 3.5" downpipe. With my schedule, I expect to be driving sometime next week.
The welds look great!! Coating is about an 8 out of 10. Fit is pretty good but stuff is tight and it takes TIME to get everything situated. My only concern is the power steering return...its very close but heat shielded so hopefully it will be ok. I gotta figure out what to do with the intercooler pipes....i may polish them but i am LAZY and just ready to drive
vacuum manifold from Mcmaster Carr
Hot parts and radiator
Drivers side
Power steering clearance
Passenger side
All hot parts and radiator installed
lol...This ghetto fan setup keeps the temps at 205-220 deg in my garage so i canplay with the idle tuning and learn efilive/roadrunner. Dual 13" spals oughta have NO probs keeping the temps down
intercooler
Where she sits now with a/c.....needs cold side finished...fans...and mount intercooler
I am waiting for my support brackets from OFI....fans....a reducer/coupler and then I gotta get my exhaust mated to the 3.5" downpipe. With my schedule, I expect to be driving sometime next week.
The welds look great!! Coating is about an 8 out of 10. Fit is pretty good but stuff is tight and it takes TIME to get everything situated. My only concern is the power steering return...its very close but heat shielded so hopefully it will be ok. I gotta figure out what to do with the intercooler pipes....i may polish them but i am LAZY and just ready to drive
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Originally Posted by JAvenger007
Lookin good!
Is that vac manifold goin into the brake booster?
Is that vac manifold goin into the brake booster?
yes...they sell a 7/4/3 port version...i got the 4...found it on the GTO site
i think its called a vacuum distribution manifold...1/4" for the brake line and 1/8 for the vaccum/boost lines
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Originally Posted by onfire
Two different IC's in the pics?
you work fast jerry and it looks killer, you should do a coil relocation kit to show off those valvecovers, where did you get those btw
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Originally Posted by SSilverSSurfer
he said the first pic was with the radiator.
you work fast jerry and it looks killer, you should do a coil relocation kit to show off those valvecovers, where did you get those btw
you work fast jerry and it looks killer, you should do a coil relocation kit to show off those valvecovers, where did you get those btw
thanks guys!!!!
valvecovers are from somebody on the board.
Tiago, I dunno how the wires will do.....they are fine idling in my garage
I got those firberglass wire protectors on them. Last edited by cablebandit; Apr 4, 2007 at 06:53 AM.
Originally Posted by Tiago
how is plug access/wire burning problems with these headers Jerry?
LOL that's my same thought too!!!
Can you post a pic of the wire protectors?
Last edited by MonkeyBoneSS; Apr 4, 2007 at 12:58 AM.
Does anyone have a running kit? Id be concerened about the a/c, power steering and ABS setup. Where does the ABS block go? Turbo headers get VERY hot under boost. Ive melted many things that werent even close to them. I had to use the plug boot protectors and heat wrap over those.
Its a nice looking setup for sure.
Its a nice looking setup for sure.
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After dealing with the tight confines of the Incon kit, I have a pretty good idea about what works for heat management and how close things can/cannot be. My kit had uncoated cast manifolds so stuff could bake if you didnt protect it properly. I'll definitely update as I get some driving time but thats still 1-1.5 weeks away.
A/c will be fine...no worries there...I can heat tape it if needed.
ABS block...I dont have one but the OFI dyno thread shows the abs block being in the same general area as stock. That same guy has been driving his a week now and the only issue he said he had was air in the cooling system. Once he got that out, no prob.
Ill try to get a pic of the boot protectors today.
A/c will be fine...no worries there...I can heat tape it if needed.
ABS block...I dont have one but the OFI dyno thread shows the abs block being in the same general area as stock. That same guy has been driving his a week now and the only issue he said he had was air in the cooling system. Once he got that out, no prob.
Ill try to get a pic of the boot protectors today.
I thought the kit for the other guy (got-v8) had a steel pipe in the radiator hose along with heat wrap. Did this come with yours or was that an afterthought for Joel's install? Looks great by the way!!