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mrk1 · 01-08-2014, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by mad_sb

Hey,

You know that IC core mounting has the flow going opposite the way it does on the OEM application? Not sure it will matter as i don't recall the fin layout on those cores but just thought i would mention it... Stock application the charge flows in the vertical inlet and out the horizontal...

Assuming the core is non directional, that is better routing than most kits i have seen. Is there room in the bay to clock the compressor housing about 80 degrees so that the charge pipe comes off under the filter?

I've never heard of a directional core. From cleaning it out after the welding it flows the same either direction as far as I can tell. I certainly plan on replacing the intercooler with a better aftermarket core. The Evo core was only used to save some cash. IC cores are pretty expensive.

I could spin the housing around but then that would put the piping closer to the hot manifold and the external waste gate. It would also ad another bend to go up and over the frame rail.

mrk1 · 01-08-2014, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by mad_sb

Not for me, but I would like to be able to mount some sort of noise barrier to the brace to cut down on cabin noise from the trunk area. If the total weight of the brace and barrier was the same as or less than the oem seat back that would be a big win. I think the OEM seat back is near 20 lbs??

Awesome work btw.

I can weight both of them tomorrow. Im certainly thinking of doing a AL version after all this stainless is killing my hole saws.

Pete156 · 01-08-2014, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by mrk1

I can weight both of them tomorrow. Im certainly thinking of doing a AL version after all this stainless is killing my hole saws.

If anyone can overcome this issue, you can!

White64Goat · 01-08-2014, 10:06 PM

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read my mind................

mush · 01-08-2014, 10:11 PM

that rear brace tho!

mrk1 · 01-08-2014, 10:48 PM

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read my mind................

Haha, actually this picture was taken from the chair at my welding table. I stopped welding because I had that feeling someone was watching me. He is a ninja sometimes.

mrk1 · 01-08-2014, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Pete156

If anyone can overcome this issue, you can!

I've been calling every tool supply company lookng for something more durable. There are plenty of stronger saws but they won't mount on the tubing notcher I use. Everyone tells me it's time to upgrade to a mill.

mrk1 · 01-10-2014, 04:55 PM

Stole a little time today for the BRZ. Since I plan to leave the filter right on the turbo I wanted to build a fresh air duct. Also ordered a bunch for parts to gets this project over the hill. Spal fans, TurboSmart clamps, eBoost2 boost controller.

solidONE · 01-10-2014, 06:10 PM

Hare you using pulsed DC TIG or non pulsed for the thin awg material?

I have made a front triangulated bar using thin walled 4130 tube myself and would like you to critique it. I will post up photos later.

mrk1 · 01-10-2014, 06:24 PM

Non pulsing, my syncrowave doesn't have it. I see the value in it but I think to many guys use it as a crutch.

Go ahead and post what your working on. I don't do much cromo work but I'll take a look.

solidONE · 01-11-2014, 12:51 AM

You have PM.

NYCsubaruBRZ · 01-11-2014, 04:21 AM

get him a mask and open up the brz's mouth like me!! (last pic)! sickkk work. im tuned in to see whats next

mrk1 · 01-11-2014, 09:34 AM

^^^ I definelty want to make some air flow improvements. I'm kinda jealous of the larger mouth on the FRS. However I'm not allowing myself to cut any factory parts to make this kit work. If I cut a bumper I will find a second one to alter.

JHarperFRS · 01-11-2014, 12:24 PM

Have you ever thought of mass producing this brace, for sale ?

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mrk1 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: Sterling BRZ Ltd Location: New England Posts: 1,702 Thanks: 403 Thanked 1,389 Times in 671 Posts Mentioned: 21 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Non pulsing, my syncrowave doesn't have it. I see the value in it but I think to many guys use it as a crutch. Go ahead and post what your working on. I don't do much cromo work but I'll take a look. __________________ The Build Thread GT28RS - eBoost2 - 3.91 Final Drive - Supra LSD Last edited by mrk1; 01-10-2014 at 06:46 PM.

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mrk1 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: Sterling BRZ Ltd Location: New England Posts: 1,702 Thanks: 403 Thanked 1,389 Times in 671 Posts Mentioned: 21 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	^^^ I definelty want to make some air flow improvements. I'm kinda jealous of the larger mouth on the FRS. However I'm not allowing myself to cut any factory parts to make this kit work. If I cut a bumper I will find a second one to alter. __________________ The Build Thread GT28RS - eBoost2 - 3.91 Final Drive - Supra LSD

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mush Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 FRS 10 Series #81 of 2500 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 951 Thanks: 358 Thanked 395 Times in 240 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	that rear brace tho!

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solidONE Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: FR-S Whiteout Location: California Posts: 2,863 Thanks: 1,808 Thanked 791 Times in 611 Posts Mentioned: 42 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Hare you using pulsed DC TIG or non pulsed for the thin awg material? I have made a front triangulated bar using thin walled 4130 tube myself and would like you to critique it. I will post up photos later.

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