ACCEL complete Super-ram kit
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2002
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From: Edmonton AB
Anyone ever stumble across an OEM thermostat housing that is
clocked correctly at the Streath Ram flange?
I think the Mini Ram flange is similar to the HSR and TPIS (re)sells
a suitable housing for the MR.
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clocked correctly at the Streath Ram flange?
I think the Mini Ram flange is similar to the HSR and TPIS (re)sells
a suitable housing for the MR.
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2001
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From: Brandon Fl
I am getting ready to go the Stealth ram route. Why can't the TPI throttle body be used? What are the down sides to removing the IAC? I'm not following the problem with the water neck could you explain that a bit more to me? What do you mean by "clocked correctly"? I'm not worried about the hood as I am going to use a cowl induction setup.
Thanks
Thanks
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2002
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From: Edmonton AB
Originally Posted by Steve87VETTE
- Why can't the TPI throttle body be used?
- What are the down sides to removing the IAC?
- Could you explain the problem with the water neck a bit more to me?
either here or perhaps at 3rdgen.org. IIRC, it is a matter of overcoming
some interference between the TB linkage and the plenum. This is a
good area for me to research and go back to add to the post above.
You must have seen JoBy's reference to removing the IAC - he was
driven to this to accomodate the reduction in clearance when he
lowered the plenum. If you are not dropping the plenum then you
can retain the Idle Air Controller. (The IAC contains a stepper motor
that moves a plunger in and out in response to commands from the
ECM. The plunger pushes against the throttle linkage to adjust RPM
at idle.)
If you installed the thermostat housing shown above on the Stealth
Ram, the neck will be 'clocked' (pointing) in the wrong direction - that
one is out by about 90º.
Use the Advanced Search to explore for more Steath Ram (aka HSR)
threads.
Be sure to let me know of any errors, omissions or additions for the
information above. Start a thread to report on progress and results
for your project.
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2001
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From: Brandon Fl
Originally Posted by Slalom4me
Be sure to let me know of any errors, omissions or additions for the
information above. Start a thread to report on progress and results
for your project.
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 9,036
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From: Edmonton AB
Originally Posted by Slalom4me
One poorly addressed item on the list is a quality thermostat housing.
Here is what the t-stat flange looks like on a HSR (for conventional
23º heads)
Here is what the t-stat flange looks like on a HSR (for conventional
23º heads)
The thermostat housing for the TPiS MiniRam II appears to be
a good match for use with the Holley Stealth Ram - the neck
winds up pointing essentially straight forward. I have not
assembled all the parts together to verify there is no interference,
so there is still a chance something might cause interference.
I am sure someone mentioned this part along the way, I just
can not recall who. Thanks just the same ...
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