Janis
True Classic
For tensioner pulley?what was the cause?
For tensioner pulley?what was the cause?
I'm of the opinion that a larger air to air intercooler will offer the same benefit as a water to air unit. But I respect that others may feel differently. The small size of the X's engine bay is what limits the size of any intercooler, and that may be where the water to air has a little advantage. However I was able to mount a air to air IC that is more than big enough by laying it flat over the transmission area. By "flat" I mean sort of like these:If would have access to some water to air IC wouldn’t mind to compare them.
although the vtec is an H series this is the pic I have been using to debate going turbo instead of NA on my B. But it would require building a custom exhaust manifold to clear the rear window like this one does.I'm of the opinion that a larger air to air intercooler will offer the same benefit as a water to air unit. But I respect that others may feel differently. The small size of the X's engine bay is what limits the size of any intercooler, and that may be where the water to air has a little advantage. However I was able to mount a air to air IC that is more than big enough by laying it flat over the transmission area. By "flat" I mean sort of like these:
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I think the stock UT IC is just too small, especially when used in a mid mounted engine with less airflow. Even one roughly the same overall size but higher efficiency would make a big difference; there are aftermarket IC's that are thicker, flow better, and transfer more heat for the same size. But you should have a little room to go bigger.
Another thought is to add a electric fan directly onto the IC:
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I may be remembering wrong, but isn't your fuel tank relocated to the frunk? If it is (or if you move it there), then you have the open space behind the driver where the original tank went. Would that allow a turbo to sit below, in that space - rather than on top? Naturally that will require the firewall to be cut open. And I don't know what options exist for turbo exhaust manifolds for your engine, so that may not help much anyway.although the vtec is an H series this is the pic I have been using to debate going turbo instead of NA on my B. But it would require building a custom exhaust manifold to clear the rear window like this one does.
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That was the plan to move it up. Then I had a fuel issue and needed a new tank. Stock was in my budget. Still might get one up front but still need a custom manifold for the turbo. And yes, h and b series run with the exhaust towards the front and intake in the back like the pic where the k is intake in the front exhaust in the rear.I may be remembering wrong, but isn't your fuel tank relocated to the frunk? If it is (or if you move it there), then you have the open space behind the driver where the original tank went. Would that allow a turbo to sit below, in that space - rather than on top? Naturally that will require the firewall to be cut open. And I don't know what options exist for turbo exhaust manifolds for your engine, so that may not help much anyway.
And now that I think about it, doesn't the "B" engine have the manifolds opposite from the "K" - as in intake in front and exhaust in rear? But I really don't know, I've never dealt with any Honda engine.
Ok, I had that backwards - thinking it was the other way around.h and b series run with the exhaust towards the front and intake in the back like the pic where the k is intake in the front exhaust in the rear
I like the look of your interior. Driver's style, well done.tensioner puley for alternator and waterpump melted before hit 100kmh to check IAT
waiting for tow car at -15C
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I can't beat that, but I am not far away.~3350€ in total
Is it cheap or not it’s up to You.
You have spent where I didn’t that I know from memory:I can't beat that, but I am not far away.