180 degree pipe for RB20DET

[armbrusb]

Hi,

I am after a pipe that attaches to the throttle body that does a 180 degree bend to save the intercooler piping commonly used when using an GTR cooler.

[inissane]

you mean full custom piping towards the cold end of the cooler? not sure if its that common

ps - one for me too pls

[armbrusb]

Yes that is what I mean. I don't understand why it is that uncommon as most information on the topic says that it's a good way to reduce the length of the inlet tract as having the plenum modified to face forward affects that incoming air's distribution amongst the cylinders.

[inissane]

yes thats correct but i havent seen any kits with it so i assume its custom and hence must be made up and therefore not often for sale - but hey we can hope, have you got the rest of the piping? do you know what material u r after - mild, stainless, aluminium?

btw you might recall I grabbed one of those rb20 eproms from u a while ago, havent hooked it up yet, waiting to get another ecu to play around with...

[Panikin]

I have this setup on my R32. I got it custom made on the Gold coast. Any reputable fabricator should only take a day or two to make it for you but they will need your car. one other thing, I had to relocate my pcv.

[inissane]

yeh may aswell blank the pcv and do a catch can setup at same time

[Roy]

Best bet..go down to a place like Liverpool Exhaust and grab some mild steel elbows. Grab a 180deg bend, and 3 x 90 deg bends all in 2.5" (2 will do it but better be safe then sure) Should cost about $80 all up.

Then bury yourself in the garage for 6 hours cutting and trial fitting. Once your done run down to local boilermaker/welder and get it welded up for a case of beer:)

So for max $150 you can get the pipe made up exactly how you want it:) And ceramic coating will cost about $60 on top of that...or you can paint it etc etc for cheaper.

Just be sure that if you go stainless that you have the right tools for cutting it etc, its much harder to work with then mild steel bends.

Otherwise your up for a custom farication, and you will be up for at least 4 hours labour + materials. ie more like $300 and then you have to be sure that they will ensure the fit clears the oil filler cap, your strut brace, breather hoses etc etc.

[Bl4cK32]

Ahh, Cheers for that Troy

I need to make a new retun pipe for my new GTR bonnet to go on.

The old bonnet needed some of the reinforcement chopped to close the bonnet with the pipe going over the radiator, then up the j - pipe...I dont wanna chop the aluminium

Ive got a new project now

[Panikin]

I did put a catch can on it's the 100% plumbback SK style.

[inissane]

not you but anyway