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  • ClassEC
    ClassEC
    ClassE
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    #300

    I'm LOVING that intake mani above!!!

    I wonder what the power band would feel like to run a intake mani like that NA, with the intention if running boost in the future? I'm assuming a slight lose of low end torque, but possibly a slight gain at higher end (depending on runner length and size). I'd want internal full bell radius stacks integrated into design....

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      Rowleym
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      #301

      ClassE said:

      I'm LOVING that intake mani above!!!

      I wonder what the power band would feel like to run a intake mani like that NA, with the intention if running boost in the future? I'm assuming a slight lose of low end torque, but possibly a slight gain at higher end (depending on runner length and size). I'd want internal full bell radius stacks integrated into design....

      Very easy to do with m20! Especially if you aren't incorporating itbs. But I bet you 50$ that intake manifold won't flow better than stock NA.

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      • ClassEC
        ClassEC
        ClassE
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        #302

        Rowleym said:

        Very easy to do with m20! Especially if you aren't incorporating itbs. But I bet you 50$ that intake manifold won't flow better than stock NA.

        Stock NA? You're probably right. With some standard bolt-ons tho (cam, chip tuning, bigger injectors, etc...) I wouldn't be as confident.

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        • EarlE
          EarlE
          Earl
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          #303

          You could make one work for a good NA build before going to a turbo, but it wouldn't be any better than the octopus besides looking better. In that case, I say do it because I am a douche and am all about looks=)

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          • ClassEC
            ClassEC
            ClassE
            wrote on last edited by
            #304

            I hate the original manifold enough I'd have no issues sacrificing some performance to change the aestethics until I had everything ready for boost. I'd like to pursue the ITB route tho if we can make it cost effective.

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              #305

              A log manifold will have much nicer acoustics/induction sound than the stock M20 manifold. I would do a custom log manifold before ITBs, you will still gain awesome sounds, especially when running MS with a map sensor.

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                Rowleym
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                #306

                Snap said:

                A log manifold will have much nicer acoustics/induction sound than the stock M20 manifold. I would do a custom log manifold before ITBs, you will still gain awesome sounds, especially when running MS with a map sensor. 

                So you believe ITB's with boost wouldn't be really worth it? I could build a regular manifold this weekend... hmmm.

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                  Rowleym
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                  #307

                  And how long of runners should I build? You should help me design a plenum!

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                  • ClassEC
                    ClassEC
                    ClassE
                    wrote on last edited by
                    #308

                    I can swing buying the materials and labor for a good log mani in fall - I don't think ITB's and everything to do it "right" are my budget for this fall. :(

                    Here's what I would like to see:

                    -Tapered plenum that clears stock brake booster

                    -Velocity stacks (preferrably full bell radius that protrude "into" the plenum - but brake booster clearance could be an issue)

                    The main issue I see is the brake booster - clearing it restricts the runner lengths.

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                    • EarlE
                      EarlE
                      Earl
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                      #309

                      http://www.massivebrakes.com/brake-systems.php?p=brake-booster-delete

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                        Rowleym
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                        #310

                        Well we are starting on our intake manifold this weekend, and we are going to build two! At least for now. Now to find/build some velocity stacks.

                        Would velocity stacks even matter with forced induction?

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                          Rowleym
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                          Earl said:

                          http://www.massivebrakes.com/brake-systems.php?p=brake-booster-delete

                          I should do this..

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                            Velocity stacks are always beneficial. 

                            Instead of removing the brake booster, I would probably opt for runners that are angled forward so that the runners and plenum clear it just fine.

                            Im thinking buy some aluminum 130 degree mandrel bends and do a bundle of snakes like the M5, though all the snakes would be pointed towards the back of the drivers side headlight instead of all over the place.  This would not only help with the clearance issue, but it would also allow you longer runners to keep the mid-range happy

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                            • ClassEC
                              ClassEC
                              ClassE
                              wrote on last edited by
                              #313

                              Earl said:

                              http://www.massivebrakes.com/brake-systems.php?p=brake-booster-delete

                              I'll have to read up on this more tonight - but that's a nice solution!

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                                #314

                                Decreasing the braking power is always the first step to going faster

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                                  Rowleym
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                                  #315

                                  130 degree bends to cut in half? What runner length would you like? I cut a manifold up, and I will be taking measurements tonight.

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                                  • ClassEC
                                    ClassEC
                                    ClassE
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                                    #316

                                    He means a runner angle like this:

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                                    Which would work best for NA if you can clear the booster (or delete it). Longer runners will give more torque in lower RPMs.

                                    I love this idea - I'm not sure it's a "whack it up and weld" kinda job - but I don't know your fab skills either. Regardless - if I stay M20 this is most likely course of action in fall!

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                                      #317

                                      Ah yes. Looks like its been done before. Nice work finding the pic

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                                      • DrLeadFootD
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                                        DrLeadFoot
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                                        If you keep the M20 carbs would be a unique look. http://www.performanceforums.com/forums/showthread.php?67286940-NA-M20-with-TK-goodness

                                        If you're going for big power go 24v.

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                                          DrLeadFoot said:

                                          If you keep the M20 carbs would be a unique look. http://www.performanceforums.com/forums/showthread.php?67286940-NA-M20-with-TK-goodness

                                          If you're going for big power go 24v.

                                          Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk

                                          Mention of ditching EFI for carbs  and ditching M20 for 24v  

                                          all in one post.

                                          I cant handle this.

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