Vortex Mod: Almost done !!
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Melting Slicks
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Vortex Mod: Almost done !!
I am posting some preliminary pics of how the project is going, and I am now in the middle of "testing and tuning" :cheers: my attempt to duplicate another forum members car. It took me forever to find all the right pieces - but I finally got all of them together and I am VERY happy with the way my car is responding to this mod thus far..
More pics and track times will come soon..
Take care,
BP
FYI - I am using 4" tubes rather than 3" in case you have read or seen pics on the other post concerning this mod..
[Modified by bparker, 2:34 AM 9/4/2001]
More pics and track times will come soon..
Take care,
BP
FYI - I am using 4" tubes rather than 3" in case you have read or seen pics on the other post concerning this mod..
[Modified by bparker, 2:34 AM 9/4/2001]
Drifting
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Re: Vortex Mod: Almost done !! (bparker)
Interesting...I haven't followed along with this mod. Who's car is it that you're trying to duplicate? Any links to other posts would be helpful. Thanks.
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Re: Vortex Mod: Almost done !! (bparker)
How quick do you think that four burner will be when your done? No seriously I would like to see number compared to a conventional installation. Good Luck. MikeV
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Melting Slicks
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Re: Vortex Mod: Almost done !! (MikeV)
Actually I am not trying to "better" the vortex in performance, I am rather trying to make the design of the Vortex safer for use in rain and around water.
No really, I had a Vortex once and had some "trouble" with moisture and I really enjoyed the results from its performace gains. Hence, I am attempting to go with a setup that will "aid" in preventing water from ever reaching the air filter. With this setup, I am NOT cutting the shroud and am allowing the "air box" to seal completely against the shroud.
This weekend was great, as it POURED & POURED on me fairly hard on the road which ended up being a great test. I examined the "airbox" and it didnt have a single drop of water inside. :cheers:
No really, I had a Vortex once and had some "trouble" with moisture and I really enjoyed the results from its performace gains. Hence, I am attempting to go with a setup that will "aid" in preventing water from ever reaching the air filter. With this setup, I am NOT cutting the shroud and am allowing the "air box" to seal completely against the shroud.
This weekend was great, as it POURED & POURED on me fairly hard on the road which ended up being a great test. I examined the "airbox" and it didnt have a single drop of water inside. :cheers:
How quick do you think that four burner will be when your done? No seriously I would like to see number compared to a conventional installation. Good Luck. MikeV
Racer
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From: Winchester, VA
Re: Vortex Mod: Almost done !! (bparker)
Actually I am not trying to "better" the vortex in performance, I am rather trying to make the design of the Vortex safer for use in rain and around water.
No really, I had a Vortex once and had some "trouble" with moisture and I really enjoyed the results from its performace gains. Hence, I am attempting to go with a setup that will "aid" in preventing water from ever reaching the air filter. With this setup, I am NOT cutting the shroud and am allowing the "air box" to seal completely against the shroud.
This weekend was great, as it POURED & POURED on me fairly hard on the road which ended up being a great test. I examined the "airbox" and it didnt have a single drop of water inside. :cheers:
How quick do you think that four burner will be when your done? No seriously I would like to see number compared to a conventional installation. Good Luck. MikeV
No really, I had a Vortex once and had some "trouble" with moisture and I really enjoyed the results from its performace gains. Hence, I am attempting to go with a setup that will "aid" in preventing water from ever reaching the air filter. With this setup, I am NOT cutting the shroud and am allowing the "air box" to seal completely against the shroud.
This weekend was great, as it POURED & POURED on me fairly hard on the road which ended up being a great test. I examined the "airbox" and it didnt have a single drop of water inside. :cheers:
How quick do you think that four burner will be when your done? No seriously I would like to see number compared to a conventional installation. Good Luck. MikeV
later.