Forward facing plenum...

[armbrusb]

Hi,

I would like to move the throttle on my RB20DET to the front. I would like to do this for simplicity's sake rather than for any type of gain. Can anyone give me an idea of how much this might cost or where it could be done in Western Sydney. Also, what happens to the hoses that come out of the square block at the front of the plenum (for the fuel reg etc).

Thanks.

[Sydneykid]

My 20 cents worth, its a waste of time and money, gives no advantage and plenty of hassles. There are much more beneficial ways to spend your money, ones that will actually make the car faster.

[Mase]

I've seen it on a few cars lately and it had me thinking about it. But i was a little concerned that all cylinders wouldn't be getting enough.

[cameron]

Guys like Sydneykid said the standard plenum is fine intill you'r putting over 300rwkw's and running high boost level's then you can upgrade it. I'd go for a Greddy as it looks a lot neater plus you dont have to worrie about welding & drilling new holes for your vacume lines.

Spend your money on other things that will give you useful power gains as mentioned above.

:wavey:

[dangerous_daveo]

But as he mentioned he didnt want it for power, but for convenience. Such as getting to coil packs would be easier, less messy cooler piping etc.

But the inconvenience to do this would out weigh the later on convenience.

*note, Dave-o's dictonary was used in the spelling of some words, in particular convenience.

[PTR33]

My 20 cents worth, its a waste of time and money, gives no advantage and plenty of hassles. There are much more beneficial ways to spend your money, ones that will actually make the car faster.

Yeah, Sk's 20 cents is worth about $2000 in real money.

Actual photo of Sydneykid.

[croat]

I would not do it. Aparently it is a possibility to starve the 2 top pistons. Nissan made the plenum like that for a reason and after all the R&D they must have done i would not judge it. If u decide to go through with it a few ppl on the forums have done it. Heres a pic:

[Mase]

yeah thats what i was worried about. There is a red/maroon r33 getting round on some of the drift days in qld that has had it done. I'll have to ask him next time if he's checked if all cylinders were getting enough flow.