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Old 05-17-2004, 09:10 PM
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So, my charge pipe is touching my friggin downpipe (pre-intercooler, obviously.) Is that cool or should i reweld my DP?
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Fix that ----. The hotter the air is, the less power/more chances of detonation you will have. You might as well not even have an intercooler.
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Old 05-17-2004, 09:15 PM
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Why not redo the charge pipe? have you tried to clock the compressor?
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Old 05-17-2004, 09:16 PM
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God damnit. That flange was friggin expensive too
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Old 05-17-2004, 09:30 PM
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redo the charge pipe to where? I've got an A/C integra, so space is HELLUH limited....Only place left really is to run it over the runners, because in the front i've got a fatty TiAL....unless you guys can figure out some crazy macguyver ---- for me?
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Old 05-17-2004, 09:34 PM
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Got any pics of the problem spot?
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Old 05-17-2004, 09:36 PM
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i will in about an hour....i'ma reweld the damn DP. I did it at 4 AM after 6 beers, so its in an L shape anyway lol
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haha, it's got that high flow look... Well it did last night after about 6 beers.
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Old 05-19-2004, 03:28 AM
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Heres a question.. What isnt touching your downpipe


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Old 05-19-2004, 03:48 AM
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can I use the heatshield answer again here?
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