Custom Mandrel X-over?

RedZMonte · April 23, 2003, 08:41:57 AM

Well I decided to say F**K it and just build one for my car. I don't know if its leaking and i have to rip the hole top end apart and reseal everything so i am going to fix my x-over. I found a flex that will work so i am building a fresh 1.75" mandrel bent X-over and jetcoating it..

What gains do you think i should see out of it? here are my thoughts.
* Faster Spoolup (mandrel bent should help increase flow)
* More top end power (again better flow means more flow)
* Jet coating should keep gasses hotter and underhood temps lower

RedZ

R Dubya · April 23, 2003, 12:07:28 PM

If it's a 90, and the pipe is still factory, there's abot 99% chance that its leaking! I didn't think mine was leaking, but it had ALL of the problems. Pulled it apart, took off the heat shield, held it by one end and the other fell to the floor! I noticed big change in the way that it ran right off the bat, but I don't know much about how mandrel would effect it.

RedZMonte · April 23, 2003, 01:46:53 PM

I am sure its leaking 147,000 miles everything leaks :) I recently found coolant dripping from the rear of the motor.... :(

There should be healthy gain in the new crossover.

RedZ

turby · April 23, 2003, 01:47:51 PM

Is the coolant coming from the motor or the line going to the heater core? Mine have both been replaced.

RedZMonte · April 23, 2003, 01:59:44 PM

Quote from: redturbo90Is the coolant coming from the motor or the line going to the heater core? Mine have both been replaced.

not sure.. just was under the car inspecting the Downpipe and saw coolent dripping (very tiny ammount).

BTW you ordered the cat correct. if so its on its way.

Shane

90TGP · April 23, 2003, 02:41:40 PM

I ordered the cat, unless he did to. Thanks for the heads-up :)

turby · April 23, 2003, 05:35:09 PM

No cat for me. The only cats I like are furry... :shock:

Black Pheonix · April 23, 2003, 06:14:52 PM

I don't even like them!

1trucavalier · April 24, 2003, 10:50:16 AM

monte! where did you end up getting your flex from? I know jc whitney has them but If there is another source let me know. I may order mine next friday if something else hasn't come up by then.

RedZMonte · April 24, 2003, 11:25:34 AM

Quote from: 1trucavaliermonte! where did you end up getting your flex from? I know jc whitney has them but If there is another source let me know. I may order mine next friday if something else hasn't come up by then.

I have 2 local sources. they are both about the same price. let me know if you need one. the ones on JCW i think are much bigger. 6" long i think. mine are a total of 4" long and we can trim a little over an inch of the nipple off and still have a useable ammount of nipple to weld to.

Shane

1trucavalier · April 25, 2003, 01:24:33 PM

pm me how much you want for them, I will let you know if i find anything else before next friday.