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dont take this wrong. . . just constructive criticism. . . is the ic "crooked" in the bay? as in. . . shouldnt it be sitting in the bay with a parallel-like property to the front bumper and engine? you dont seem to have the other side hooked up, so maybe its just an adjustment. . . is there a way to make sure its "straight"???
btw, it looks like that duct has DEFINATELY come a long way since the last time i saw it. . . good job, good job indeed. oh, and i see you got the "xspower" logo off the ic. :D paul |
Originally Posted by rotorbrain
dont take this wrong. . . just constructive criticism. . . is the ic "crooked" in the bay? as in. . . shouldnt it be sitting in the bay with a parallel-like property to the front bumper and engine? you dont seem to have the other side hooked up, so maybe its just an adjustment. . . is there a way to make sure its "straight"???
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How are people removing the XS Power logo? Just sanding and polishing?
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Originally Posted by HDP
I think it's just the camera angle... it appears to be parallel with the front crossmember/hood latch.
Originally Posted by jayk
How are people removing the XS Power logo? Just sanding and polishing?
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Sorry it looks a little crooked...it is because I didnt have the other side of the IC hooked up. I just set it in there for the picture to give everyone an idea. :)
As far as the logo, I started sanding it with 40 grit on a flat sanding block thing. Well that was taking forever. I went to my trusty belt sander and it took it off in no time. then went to 320...then to 600. I painted the endtanks and the top plate because I didnt really want a polished/chrome engine bay. but if you want it polished, substitute my painting for polishing and there you go. :) it looks a whole hell of a lot better without the damn logo. :D |
NOTE: The pictures do not show the IC and radiator seal that will be included and installed on the duct.
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it looks tooooooooons better!!!
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Originally Posted by rotorbrain
it looks tooooooooons better!!!
in-progress shot of sanding off the logo. https://www.rx7club.com/attachment.p...hmentid=137938 and one of it finished. I tried my best to get a decent shot of the surface. :) http://www.streetcarforums.com/attac...&postid=506599 |
Originally Posted by TwinTurbo_SE7EN
yeah. Thanks for that suggestion. :D
in-progress shot of sanding off the logo. https://www.rx7club.com/attachment.p...hmentid=137938 and one of it finished. I tried my best to get a decent shot of the surface. :) http://www.streetcarforums.com/attac...&postid=506599 |
that top plate is just like the top plate that kevin wyum put on the asp intercoolers. . . its just for show/protection. its plenty thick enough to sand down. the "raised letter" portion wasnt that thick at all. . . too low to measure. . . too tall to leave on there. :D
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Originally Posted by rotorbrain
that top plate is just like the top plate that kevin wyum put on the asp intercoolers. . . its just for show/protection. its plenty thick enough to sand down. the "raised letter" portion wasnt that thick at all. . . too low to measure. . . too tall to leave on there. :D
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ALRIGHT. For those that want this done, the group buy is here and approved. https://www.rx7club.com/group-buy-center-69/gb-fiberglass-duct-xspower-intercooler-ends-11-11-05-a-476815/
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Well, just purchased the "piece of junk" SMIC.
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Originally Posted by HDP
Well, just purchased the "piece of junk" SMIC.
:smiley309 lol. :D |
so, how much does it cost total on average to get all of this?
edit: not too bad. . . for 20+ people. . . you can get an smic for roughly 275!!!! not too bad AT ALL!!!!! |
I think you mean 375. the IC itself is 225 + 150 (20+ people) = 375. but after shipping and insurance on the IC which is 28.19.
So it would be $403.19 shipped and insured for the SMIC and the duct. :) |
Somebody should really come up with a "cheap bastard" seal of approval :)
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Originally Posted by TwinTurbo_SE7EN
I think you mean 375. the IC itself is 225 + 150 (20+ people) = 375. but after shipping and insurance on the IC which is 28.19.
So it would be $403.19 shipped and insured for the SMIC and the duct. :) |
Thats probably without the piping.
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hmm. . . well, oops x 2!!!! still. . . 375 is NOT bad. . . :D
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ya, the one on ebay for 175 was without piping, couplers, or t-bolts...and had 2.5" inlet and outlet. eek.
the one for $225 is the one you WANT. :D jayk, replied to your PM. :) |
Received my xspower intercooler today... and guess what?? 2.75" in/out. The quality actually looks very good. Cast endtanks, good welds... and I only paid $196.19 shipped. So I figure another $50 to make a duct and maybe another $70 for a Summit Racing 10" fan to help with the heatsoak should provide much better improvement over stock than the ASP for the cost.
$316.19 XSPOWER SMIC kit, custom duct, 10" cooling fan $1525.00 ASP medium SMIC kit wow, I still have $1208.81 to spend on other mods :smiley309 countdown till flame attack.... 10... 9... 8... 7... 6... |
Originally Posted by HDP
Received my xspower intercooler today... and guess what?? 2.75" in/out. The quality actually looks very good. Cast endtanks, good welds... and I only paid $196.19 shipped. So I figure another $50 to make a duct and maybe another $70 for a Summit Racing 10" fan to help with the heatsoak should provide much better improvement over stock than the ASP for the cost.
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Originally Posted by BOTTLEFED
So you bought the $175 IC that states in the ad that it has 2.5" in/out and it actually had 2.75"?
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Did it come with piping?
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