BT kit question. Does the APR or Del Rio kit replace the upper turbo charge pipe? If so
12-09-2008, 03:05 PM
#13
Data shows....>>
Bigger isn't necessarily better...at least with the stock turbo. Rember, increased ID = slower air flow. The stock pipe actually appears to do better here. I'm sure there's an optimum ID to consider for a BT, I'm just don't know what it is..
Data with the "Feel" pipe from the UK:
<img src="http://images112.fotki.com/v595/photos/7/7305/3508695/pipepressures-vi.jpg">
<img src="http://images26.fotki.com/v959/photos/7/7305/3508695/pipe_gsec-vi.jpg">
<img src="http://images112.fotki.com/v599/photos/7/7305/3508695/DSC04993-vi.jpg">
Data with the "Feel" pipe from the UK:
<img src="http://images112.fotki.com/v595/photos/7/7305/3508695/pipepressures-vi.jpg">
<img src="http://images26.fotki.com/v959/photos/7/7305/3508695/pipe_gsec-vi.jpg">
<img src="http://images112.fotki.com/v599/photos/7/7305/3508695/DSC04993-vi.jpg">
12-09-2008, 04:46 PM
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Del Rio has one available. I'm not sure why TTnuges wouldn't of had one???
<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/50555/cimg4156.jpg"></center><p>Here is a pic of it. looks pretty stock. you sure you don't have this on there?
12-09-2008, 04:57 PM
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The Del Rio upper turbo charge pipe is 63mm just double checked...
Honestly, I'd just make my own, the DelRio model still has the warm air DV hook up. In my case I'll have to modify it to get rid of the nipple, I've already done a cold air DV conversion
12-09-2008, 07:45 PM
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Talked to GIAC on your behalf today. hope it helps
on the warm air stuff, in all honesty, it don't mean ****. in 100 degree days at the track, the car just does what it's supposed to... hauls ***, gauges stay at center!!! in my honest opinion you do not need to re-engineer the wheel, just get the proper tuning for the finally sorted out hardware you currently have!
12-10-2008, 07:55 AM
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Get your own.....
<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/46648/driving_now.jpg"></center><p>
Just have one fabricated, I had mine made from 2.5" stainless steel which costs less then having it made in Aluminum. I paid just under $300 for a custom built one. While your at it have them also make the Turbo Inlet Pipe (3").
After shipping the custom one cost an additonal $15 over Del Rio sand blasted Aluminum. Also have you tried to get anything shipped from Del Rio yet? :-)
Just have one fabricated, I had mine made from 2.5" stainless steel which costs less then having it made in Aluminum. I paid just under $300 for a custom built one. While your at it have them also make the Turbo Inlet Pipe (3").
After shipping the custom one cost an additonal $15 over Del Rio sand blasted Aluminum. Also have you tried to get anything shipped from Del Rio yet? :-)
12-10-2008, 08:08 AM
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For the same price, you could get the APR stgIII+ kit, which includes...
a charge pipe, a really nice FMIC, injectors, plugs, MAF housing, TIP, all necessary plumbing, 3" downpipe, and programming. Not only does it have all of that stuff, it makes over 30 more hp and about 30 more lbft of torque. On top of that, you get to deal with an American company located in the good ole US of A.