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Old 03-22-2008, 05:27 PM
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Default CRX new charge pipe and battery relocation.

Started out with this.







Next cut the old end off the intercooler and cut a new path for the piping. No longer running through the usual hole.



Cleans up the bay, not so cramped.



Some big pipes, but needs some more custom fit.



Next find a new home for the battery, out of sight and tucked away. Had to trim away some bumper.


Not backdoor, but it works.



All done, new 3 inch piping with HKS SSQ BOV in the mix.



Don't mind the wiring, was temporary till I can tuck it all away right.

Thanks to Randy for the awesome setup and redoing the dump tube. I'm very happy with the results. Now a few more little tweaks and it will be ready to head to NOPI in a few weeks.

Just another way to run a turbo in an EF. I really like the battery relocation. Think it frees up a lot of room.
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Nice work
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Is that a ground distribution point where the battery used to be located?
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Default Re: CRX new charge pipe and battery relocation. (Joseph Davis)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Joseph Davis &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Is that a ground distribution point where the battery used to be located?</TD></TR></TABLE>

No, power distribution, Was temporary till I got the car home and could redo the batter cables.
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You ran the ground to the block, correct?
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Default Re: CRX new charge pipe and battery relocation. (Joseph Davis)

looks much better!!
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Joseph Davis &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">You ran the ground to the block, correct?</TD></TR></TABLE>

Yes from the frame rail to the tranny. you can see it under the piping.
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You might want to run it directly from the battery to the block, near as possible to either alternator or thermostat housing ground. Every time you have a connection it's a resistance drop, and I also see a lot of cars with bad drops going from fraime rail--&gt;trans bracket--&gt;trans--&gt;engine--&gt;thermostat housing. Little things like that add up and cause problems in the EFI system, either by molesting sensors or by making the basic power supply/storage/distribution system prone to quirks.

Oh, yeah, I almost forgot. Your car is ******* beautiful.
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Looks very nice...if you can get the bumper to fit, i'd call it perfect. I really feel bad for and generally envy those of you who work on EF's. I hate having fitment issues, but you take it to a whole new level AND STILL have a cleaner engine bay than me!!

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Default Re: CRX new charge pipe and battery relocation. (Joseph Davis)

Thanks!
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Joseph Davis &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">You might want to run it directly from the battery to the block, near as possible to either alternator or thermostat housing ground. Every time you have a connection it's a resistance drop, and I also see a lot of cars with bad drops going from fraime rail--&gt;trans bracket--&gt;trans--&gt;engine--&gt;thermostat housing. Little things like that add up and cause problems in the EFI system, either by molesting sensors or by making the basic power supply/storage/distribution system prone to quirks.

Oh, yeah, I almost forgot. Your car is ******* beautiful.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Thanks again! Got your PM and appreciate the info. Ever get up to KY and want to do some tuning? lol
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Gotta love a properly built CRX........ wish I still had my HF........

Nice work dude.....
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 88crxvtec &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Thanks again! Got your PM and appreciate the info. Ever get up to KY and want to do some tuning? lol</TD></TR></TABLE>

Every so often to visit blundar. With him handy I doubt you need to ship me up.
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Default Re: CRX new charge pipe and battery relocation. (Joseph Davis)

looks great i like the battery placement. i should have ran my charge piping like that and put the battery there instead of putting it in the hatch .

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Default Re: CRX new charge pipe and battery relocation. (speeddave)

i did a similar thing when i did my tuck on my car work looks great!!

what radiator is that?

-jason
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Joseph Davis &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

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Where is blundar at?
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