kb hot pipe install. Suggestions?
11-08-2010, 01:13 AM
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kb hot pipe install. Suggestions?
I am currently in the middle of installing my new hot pipe kit from Kbracing. I just got done removing all of my sts setup and I mocked up my manifold and the downpipe. I am very much a amateur at all of this stuff, so any comments or suggestions are more than welcome. Everything fits nice and tight. Very impressed with the builder!
Thanks Kyle!
The first things that come to mind is that the heater core lines need to be extended and moved. I planed on doing this after reading more than one post about this type of install. What the heck is the black ring on the heater hose that is holding the hose on? How do you disconnect the hose with the ring? I had planned on running the hoses out of the firewall and around to the fender and under the turbo to keep them clear of everything. Oh yeah, I wrapped all the hot pipes with the dei titanium header wrap.
Then, do any of you guys have any pics of your i/c piping running down to the i/c in the front bumper? It looks like it will pinch the hose from the thermostat to the radiator if you push it out of the way enough to run the piping straight down there, but this looks like the only alternative. I mounted a 31x12x3 ebay i/c in my front bumper. Worked great on my sts.
I have so many questions, just can't remember them all now. But I am hoping that I hit my goal with this new setup. I would like mid to low 12's. Low compression motor(8.8:1) forged, and built for boost. With a MP T76 .96ar. Got the 3 1/2inch downpipe and running a 4inch single exhaust with a single magnaflow muffler.
Thanks Kyle!
The first things that come to mind is that the heater core lines need to be extended and moved. I planed on doing this after reading more than one post about this type of install. What the heck is the black ring on the heater hose that is holding the hose on? How do you disconnect the hose with the ring? I had planned on running the hoses out of the firewall and around to the fender and under the turbo to keep them clear of everything. Oh yeah, I wrapped all the hot pipes with the dei titanium header wrap.
Then, do any of you guys have any pics of your i/c piping running down to the i/c in the front bumper? It looks like it will pinch the hose from the thermostat to the radiator if you push it out of the way enough to run the piping straight down there, but this looks like the only alternative. I mounted a 31x12x3 ebay i/c in my front bumper. Worked great on my sts.
I have so many questions, just can't remember them all now. But I am hoping that I hit my goal with this new setup. I would like mid to low 12's. Low compression motor(8.8:1) forged, and built for boost. With a MP T76 .96ar. Got the 3 1/2inch downpipe and running a 4inch single exhaust with a single magnaflow muffler.
11-08-2010, 06:28 PM
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On the heater hose with the molded ends, I just cut and use a couple inline splices to lengthen it. The other hose I just replace the whole thing. On the turbo, you can loosen the bolts on the back of the cover and clock (rotate) it to get it where it should clear your hoses. Looks good man! 
11-08-2010, 06:35 PM
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I really like how that wrap turned out. WHat type of clamps did you use at the end of the wrap? And can you post bigger pics please?
Id think you could hit a high 10 with the stars aligned correctly. Someone already went 11.01 on a stock LQ9 and 76mm, Id imagine you could squeek out a hair more with the nicer motor of yours.
Id think you could hit a high 10 with the stars aligned correctly. Someone already went 11.01 on a stock LQ9 and 76mm, Id imagine you could squeek out a hair more with the nicer motor of yours.
11-09-2010, 12:28 AM
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On the heater hose with the molded ends, I just cut and use a couple inline splices to lengthen it. The other hose I just replace the whole thing. On the turbo, you can loosen the bolts on the back of the cover and clock (rotate) it to get it where it should clear your hoses. Looks good man!
I really like how that wrap turned out. WHat type of clamps did you use at the end of the wrap? And can you post bigger pics please?
Id think you could hit a high 10 with the stars aligned correctly. Someone already went 11.01 on a stock LQ9 and 76mm, Id imagine you could squeek out a hair more with the nicer motor of yours.
Id think you could hit a high 10 with the stars aligned correctly. Someone already went 11.01 on a stock LQ9 and 76mm, Id imagine you could squeek out a hair more with the nicer motor of yours.
Well I am not looking to get into the 10's but you just never know, I want it to be as reliable as it is fast. But I am willing to push it a little. I am always fighting with fuel up here in Ak. I can only buy 90 octane at the pumps. So using the meth will hopefully make up the diffrence so I have no detonation at the high boost levels.
