I just got my tgp and i figure one of the best mods to do first would be to get rid of the restrictive stock intake and i was just wondering what the best type was as far as performance? It sounds like the K&N right on the turbo is used alot ?
That is the best to date!!! And also what I run on my 14.4 1/4 mile car. :shock: :drinking: :wink:
idbeast! what mods do you have on the 14.4sec car?
JeffM chip, Xover, K&N air filter, and a boost guage is all that has been done to her!!! :shock:
How many miles on the engine? 14.4? Damn! :crazyeyes:
111,000 she has always been a strong runner :shocked!:
I've seen an intake pipe for the TGP that will put the cone filter in the same area as the stock filter. Is there any gain/loss to setting it up this way vs. just running the cone off of the turbo??
As I recall, someone did a flow test, and the one on the turbo flowed better... anyone remember who did the test???
i honestly can't seeing the placement of the filter in a dyno test being any different from +1 to -1hp as long as the filter is the same size and larger than the sickening restricted stocker. Mine is hooked to an intake pipe that goes straight down drawing colder air from the bottom of the frame instead of stagnant air in the engine bay. On a dyno I can't see it being any different but on the road my cooler flowing air should make maybe 1-2hp which still cannot be felt.
I have one more question. I was looking at the engine bay the other day, and it doesn't look like a large cone would fit in there very will with that coolant resevoir there if I ran it right off the turbo. What size cone filter do you guys normally run on your TGPs? Is the coolant resevoir in the way or not? Thanks 8)
You need to get one that has a 20* angled neck to clear the coolant resorvoir.
Here dude -
http://www.netavalanche.com/tgp/viewtopic.php?t=225&highlight=
Pictures and everything.. :halfrobot: looks like that one fits and is angled.
But I read in Jeff's reply that the K&N RU-1390 has a shorter neck so trimming isn't needed. Anyone use those? 'Cause that's the one that I bought. I might be able to post pics when I get it in a few weeks from now.
I have the RU-1390. I bought mine when it still had the longer neck though. It got ruined because it was against the intercooler and my dogbones were shot. The filter got crushed and the rubber ended up tearing.
I have the KN RU-1390 ( 2 7/16 20 deg neck)it fits perfectly and tilts upward toward 11 0'clock and does not rub anywhere. It has a nice short thick neck and it looks great also. Also bought KN PCV filter also.
I'll let you guys know how mine turns out.. I'll try to make some pictures available.
you can always relocate you coolant overflow, mine is now located in the nose of the front bumper. Cooling won't be any different.
Quote from: 1trucavalieryou can always relocate you coolant overflow, mine is now located in the nose of the front bumper. Cooling won't be any different.
Did you just use the stocker coolant bottle? Or a different one? This sounds like a good idea to me..since my coolant bottle is half melted (from previous owner) and needs replacing. :shock:
i just unbolted the stocker and attached it to the front there isn't a recirc like the newer car so you only have 1 inlet hose.
Did you mount it horizontally or vertcally? I would think that mounting it in front vertically would block the radiator some, while on the other hand, it almost looks like it would fit horizontally inside of the metal part of the bumper. :?
at any highway or even street speed there is enough air moving to cool that radiator even if it was sitting right in front. Remember as you move the air is forced so if its sits in front it will just go around and still hit the radiator. I attached it to the support vertical. If you try doing it any other way than normal then it will come out with the the car brakes or accelerates. If the car is sitting it still won't make a difference because there is no moving air.
you know what would work well is if you took the reservoir off a n/a grand prix cuz those ones were made to fit in the middle. just a thought mind you. lol :rofl: