S15 200sx owner Posted April 21, 2005 Share Posted April 21, 2005 Very happy with this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drax240z Posted April 21, 2005 Share Posted April 21, 2005 VERY NICE. I'd be happy with that too and I'm notoriously picky when it comes to intake manifolds. Nice transition from TB to #1 area, nice plenum volume, great transition from plenum to runner, good runner length, nice plenum shape.. and nice welds too! A good example of the proper way to make an intake manifold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240Z_Master Posted April 21, 2005 Share Posted April 21, 2005 Wow, where do I sign up? lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZROSSA Posted April 21, 2005 Share Posted April 21, 2005 Very nice indeed. You wouldnt happen to know of a good place to figure out the volumes needed? I think I might do something similar for the corolla. Douglas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JAMIE T Posted April 21, 2005 Share Posted April 21, 2005 Corky Bell's book, Maximum Boost has a section on intake manifold design, and it gives an equation for optimum plenum volume for a turbo engine. Nice intake BTW. Is that the one the guy sells on ebay? The TB looks like that one. If you built it yourself, it looks great. Be proud. I love that orange Z in your album. My car is going to alot like it. Only my orange is pearl metallic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S15 200sx owner Posted April 21, 2005 Author Share Posted April 21, 2005 Hey guys thanks for the nice comments on the plenum, No i did not build this myself. It was built by Rob Ward at R.I.P.S (Rotorua Import Pro Shop) here in New Zealand, he is a specilist in building RB30DET engines and does a lot of work/fabrication for all the skyline guys in NZ & Australia. Rob has a RB30DET powered Drag car running 800hp on standard internals!!!! He is the Man. He builds very nice turbo headers as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB26powered74zcar Posted April 21, 2005 Share Posted April 21, 2005 Very nice!! I have heard/ seen the name R.I.P.S thrown around alot on the Skyline forums, and its obvious why. The TB is also a work of art! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZXRockie Posted April 21, 2005 Share Posted April 21, 2005 nice, very nice... that thing is glorious!!! if you don't mind me asking, how much was it? and how do you make an order from the U.S.? Wow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZXRockie Posted April 21, 2005 Share Posted April 21, 2005 RB25DET btw? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240Z_Master Posted April 21, 2005 Share Posted April 21, 2005 RB25DET btw? I'm with this guy. RB25DET Manifold by RIPS? Could you ask him if he makes one for that application? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 2slo4u Posted April 21, 2005 Share Posted April 21, 2005 Very nice job. Compact and functional. What's the finish? Painted? Blasted? I hope you gave him many compliments on his work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted April 21, 2005 Share Posted April 21, 2005 Nice part! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 30DET Posted April 21, 2005 Share Posted April 21, 2005 Yes I have heard alot of good things about the RIPS manifolds, not one complaint about a cylinder running leaner than another. Some more pics for ya: How much was urs? I've been quoted $1200 AUS I can spot a few minor differences between the yours and the pics above, RIPS might have made some minor changes to the manifolds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted April 21, 2005 Share Posted April 21, 2005 good god that thing is a work of art. Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S15 200sx owner Posted April 21, 2005 Author Share Posted April 21, 2005 Hey Guys this manifold was for a R33 RB25DE head. As per your question of making an order for one, contact Rob Ward [rips@inspire.net.nz] He can make one to your spec. He also has a very fast turn around! If you order one mention that the 240z guy from wellington put you on to him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S15 200sx owner Posted April 21, 2005 Author Share Posted April 21, 2005 Hey 30DET, is that your plenum? or have you just priced one at this stage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest R.I.P.S NZ Posted April 21, 2005 Share Posted April 21, 2005 Hi, Thanks for the good comments about our plenims guys. I'm new here but it sure looks like a great forum. The pix you have seen a just a few of the various models we do. Anything that you can't buy off the shelf, we can custom make for you to an extreemly high standard, no mass produced crap comes out of R.I.P.S. Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB26powered74zcar Posted April 22, 2005 Share Posted April 22, 2005 Hi' date=' Thanks for the good comments about our plenims guys. I'm new here but it sure looks like a great forum. The pix you have seen a just a few of the various models we do. Anything that you can't buy off the shelf, we can custom make for you to an extreemly high standard, no mass produced crap comes out of R.I.P.S. Rob[/quote'] Thanks for joining our Z car group Rob. It'll be a great addition to our forum to have another expert in the RB field school us on the do's and don't's of the RB. Most of us will only be picking your brain for the motor stuff, as you know, we are Skyline dry here in the states (except the few that can pay the underworld to get them one). Anyhoo, can't wait to see the discussions that will go on here now... Again, welcome... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JAMIE T Posted April 22, 2005 Share Posted April 22, 2005 Wow, Great to have another expert RB builder here. Like Joel said, we'll be picking your brain for sure. I'm rather new to the RB engines, but have learned so much in the last few months hear and elsewhere. CHeck out my thread on the ported head. Critic? If the plenums are an indicator of the quality of craftsmanship coming from your shop, then you guys do damn nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 30DET Posted April 22, 2005 Share Posted April 22, 2005 Hey 30DET' date=' is that your plenum? or have you just priced one at this stage?[/quote'] No it isnt. The one in the pic I think is for an RB20, when I buy one it will be for a 25 head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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