Vibrant SFWD Civic Build
04-12-2013, 10:57 AM
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Thanks to all for the positive comments!
3"in, 3.5"out. The manifold is being ceramic coated which greatly reduces the radiated heat, and those areas of the IC and bumper will be covered with heat reflective material.
The idea behind the manifold was to get as much runner length as possible for max high rpm efficiency and reduced reversion. We also wanted to try something different than the proven forward facing layout we've been using for the last few years.
The car is being built with Vibrant Performance fabrication components to showcase their awesome product line. Skunk2 suspension & engine components will be used throughout as well. It is going to be running a MoTec M800 and 8x Grams 2200cc injectors on FTW Purple, and we'll be doing some testing with the new Borg Warner 72mm units.
We hope to run consistently in the 8's @ 175+mph for starters.
3"in, 3.5"out. The manifold is being ceramic coated which greatly reduces the radiated heat, and those areas of the IC and bumper will be covered with heat reflective material.
The idea behind the manifold was to get as much runner length as possible for max high rpm efficiency and reduced reversion. We also wanted to try something different than the proven forward facing layout we've been using for the last few years.
The car is being built with Vibrant Performance fabrication components to showcase their awesome product line. Skunk2 suspension & engine components will be used throughout as well. It is going to be running a MoTec M800 and 8x Grams 2200cc injectors on FTW Purple, and we'll be doing some testing with the new Borg Warner 72mm units.
We hope to run consistently in the 8's @ 175+mph for starters.
04-12-2013, 12:19 PM
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Ive always thought too thick of a core would follow bigger is not always better, seems like there would be an increased resistance of flow and the by the time the air got towards the outlet of the cooler the air will have become heat saturated reducing actual cooling capacity compared to a core with a bigger face and less thickness. But im sure you guys have done testing in this design, and its good enough for your needs.
04-13-2013, 08:25 AM
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Ive always thought too thick of a core would follow bigger is not always better, seems like there would be an increased resistance of flow and the by the time the air got towards the outlet of the cooler the air will have become heat saturated reducing actual cooling capacity compared to a core with a bigger face and less thickness. But im sure you guys have done testing in this design, and its good enough for your needs.
04-13-2013, 08:38 AM
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Re: Vibrant SFWD Civic Build
Working hard to be ready for Vegas, here's a few more.
Skunk2 Ultra 5.5L Intake Manifold & 90mm TB with Vibrant's V-band flange assembly & polished 3.5" aluminum tubing
Manifold with brace/wastegate/turbo
Through frame rail 5.5" air inlet for the FMW 72mm BW turbo
Skunk2 Ultra 5.5L Intake Manifold & 90mm TB with Vibrant's V-band flange assembly & polished 3.5" aluminum tubing
Manifold with brace/wastegate/turbo
Through frame rail 5.5" air inlet for the FMW 72mm BW turbo
04-13-2013, 08:44 AM
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I was wondering what you guys were gonna do about the inlet of the turbo. I like the idea though, everything is looking good.
04-13-2013, 01:20 PM
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Amazing build as always from the speedfactory camp. Can't wait to see the finished product.
Do you have anymore info on the new 72mm from BW? I've been hearing rumours about it, but this is the first one I've seen. Has it been released yet?
Do you have anymore info on the new 72mm from BW? I've been hearing rumours about it, but this is the first one I've seen. Has it been released yet?
04-13-2013, 01:34 PM
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This thing makes a lot of power on a lot less boost....
04-13-2013, 06:04 PM
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I've been running this turbo since Oct. I went 172mph (Cast) with it on the 2nd pass. I have yet to dial in the car with this turbo. I believe Full-Race has had them for some time now. Paul at DP went 176mph with this turbo aswell. Its a great unit.
This thing makes a lot of power on a lot less boost....
This thing makes a lot of power on a lot less boost....
04-13-2013, 06:16 PM
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04-13-2013, 06:42 PM
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