5sfTe update.., downpipe fitment & issues Options

[presure2]

hey all, figured i'd do a little update on the 5sfte project i've been working on, and whats happening.
...i got my downpipe in from berktechnology in this past wensday, and lemme tell yea, it was a SWEET deal, full 3" stainless, tig welded, with the factory o2 sensor bung and 2 more bungs for wideband o2 and egt. (the same one lagos got, i showed him it)
i was really worried about it fitting, seeing as how i couldnt even get the oil filter on with the stock elbow, nevermind this thing..lol
so, i was planning on using a oil filter relocation kit like this:

its made by Trans-dapt, is cast, and costs about 10$ for the block side, and about 12 for the filter side (im gonna make my own stainless braided lines with AN fittings.)
but, i was still worried about having room for the fittings and lines with the bungs coming out the top like that.
so, once i got the DP in, i headed off to moms to mock it up on my old engine to see how she fit.
sorry for the crappy pics, my digicam kinda sux..lol


so as you can kinda see in that 2nd pic, there really isnt much room there at all!!
needless to say the tras-dapt filter relocation adapter wont work.
this is where reseaching and asking questions helps, cause with the help of Ken Blake from the mr2 board ill get this:

a canton racing oil filter relocation adapter. its made of billet for greater strength than a cast peice, and swivles 360* so you can set the exit bungs wherever you want. best of all, it'll give me the clearance i need! WOOOT it costs 60$, which is about 50$ more than the transdapt piece, but whatever it takes to get the job done!! hahaha
im also thinking about having my exaust manifold high temp coated by finishline coatings. its supossed to be REALLY good stuff, and besides looking great, it will help keep the under hood temps down.
heres a response i got from finishline about a price quote to do my manifold.

Good Morning
If you have a Toyota, the cost for the exhaust manifold coating would be
$85.00. We coat inside and double coat on the outside. The Cermachrome -
bright and shiny - will never turn blue or gold. It will also keep at
least 50% of your exhaust temp inside the manifold so your under hood
temps will be much cooler.
We ship UPS if necessary or you can stop by our shop to drop off your
manifold.
Please give us a call if you have additional questions. 503 659-4278.
Thanks for your inquiry
Lona Jensen

im seriously consitering doing it, whats your thoughts?
any comments, sugesstions or whatever are welcome.

[lagos]

i think i also remember reading something about how its bad to insulate any exhaust components on a turbo car, because the heat is what helps the turbo spool up. so using heat wrap or coating on the dp or manifold is said to be a no no on a turbo car.

engine bay temps wont be an issuse beacuse the vent is right over the exhaust manifold. so when heat rises, it come out of that vent and out of your engine bay.

another thing to think about is that insulation works both ways. by keeping the heat insulated, your egt temps might skyrocket.

This post has been edited by lagos: Jan 30, 2005 - 3:53 PM

[macavely]

i think i also remember reading something about how its bad to insulate any exhaust components on a turbo car, because the heat is what helps the turbo spool up.  so using heat wrap or coating on the dp or manifold is said to be a no no on a turbo car.

engine bay temps wont be an issuse beacuse the vent is right over the exhaust manifold. so when heat rises, it come out of that vent and out of your engine bay.

another thing to think about is that insulation works both ways. by keeping the heat insulated, your egt temps might skyrocket.
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I haven't read that.. but then agian there is alot i haven't read.... coating the manifold to keep heat in and out is not a bad thing....

engine bay temp is always an issue... I always thought the vent in one the hold of the 6gc was to let air into the TMIC not to relase heat.... can anyone let me know if wrong or right ? ,,,

now way back when i had my A4 .. (i still miss her) .... they manifold was coated, but just on the out side... and a heat box around the turbo.. all that was to help keep then engine cool and the turbo hot...