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.

[presure2]

sev, with the 3s swap there really is no need to relocate the oil filter..plenty of room to get in there...im doing the relocation kit because i cant get my filter on at all with my turbo setup. havent really decided on a spot for it yet, as i havent gotten all the peices in.
mac, the hood vent is just that...a vent..all 3 vents on the GT-4 hood are to let air out.
art..

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.

this dont make any sense.
the point of coating the manifold is to keep heat in.

because the heat is what helps the turbo spool up.

exactly. keeping the heat in the manifold is a GOOD thing. helps spool. also helps keep exhaust velocity up. KO dont coat theyre downpipes just for looks
as far as the GT-4 hood keeping under hood temps "cool"...yea, the vents definetly help a bit...but not like its not still REAL hot under there..especially once i add the turbo bits..


This post has been edited by presure2: Jan 31, 2005 - 6:25 AM