Turbo Meister Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 I fabricated two air boxes after my original one had another lean misfire that destroyed it and also took out the hood. Junkyard hood is painted and on. This pic is of the hat. There are several more views of the air boxes in my Photo Gallery. Which set-up looks better? Hanns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo Meister Posted January 28, 2008 Author Share Posted January 28, 2008 Which set-up looks better? Hanns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m4xwellmurd3r Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 whoa o_O that plexi box looks really mean on there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mario_82_ZXT Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 I'm a sucker for the clear one but the other one matches the rest of your engine better... Mario Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrumpetRhapsody Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 The chrome probably matches your theme better, and would show better if that's the car's purpose. If it were me though, I'd keep the plexi. I love clear stuff that shows internals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffer949 Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 ya gotta go with the clear... just keeping it clean might be a pain.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m4xwellmurd3r Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 I had a question about that clear box. is it encasing the carb completely, basically making a huge pressure box? For carb setups, isn't that normally the best way to set them up so everything operates at the same pressure or something like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustorbust Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 That clear box is bad @$$, you'll have to bring it back down to san diego and run it sometime. James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRTY260Z Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 Clear has my vote Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbk240z Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 Hanns, While they both look great to me, the clear does have a certain coolness to it. Although the polished one does match better. Is the plexi durable enough? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkach Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 Turbo Meister do you have any pics of your exhaust manifolds ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z-8 Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 I think that the chrome one matches better, but that clear one is trick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillZ260 Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 Hanns, you are SICK! Loving the clear one....man you have a kick a car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rytherwr Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 Gotta go with the clear, Hanns.... Wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo Meister Posted January 29, 2008 Author Share Posted January 29, 2008 I had a question about that clear box. is it encasing the carb completely, basically making a huge pressure box? For carb setups, isn't that normally the best way to set them up so everything operates at the same pressure or something like that. The box encases the carb completely. The polished aluminum hat feels like it's making more power than the box because it' a straighter shot into the carb. The plexi glass has more thermal expansion with heat and I had to use bigger bolts because with 20 psi boost they all bent. Maybe I'll use the box for car shows and the hat for racing. Either way, I may have to get wastegates now because I can't seem to hook up the power these new turbos make. Jbk240z- The glass is durable, the bolts got bent. Tkach- there should be some exhaust manifold pics in my photo gallery. Thanks all for the comments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bschiltz Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 What happened to the other box, did the backfire just pop the lid off? I was wondering how much flex there would be in the 'glass box, sounds like there is a bit especially in high temps. What kind of adhesive did you use on the seams? It looks trick thought! Your car is always an inspiration Hans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo Meister Posted January 30, 2008 Author Share Posted January 30, 2008 What happened to the other box, did the backfire just pop the lid off?I was wondering how much flex there would be in the 'glass box, sounds like there is a bit especially in high temps. What kind of adhesive did you use on the seams? Adhesive is "The Right Stuff" gasket maker. Backfire ripped one entire side off and peeled up the top. The lid put a huge crease into the hood. Both boxes have anti-backfire valves now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustin280zx Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 I've read that those boxes are a PITA to use and leak? I'm curious on why you didn't switch to a hat? Of course that was with the vortech boxes too. I'm not bashing it or nothing because you obviously have it working good for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo Meister Posted January 31, 2008 Author Share Posted January 31, 2008 I've read that those boxes are a PITA to use and leak? I'm curious on why you didn't switch to a hat? The boxes don't leak but it is more difficult to access the carb. The other hat I'm referring to in this thread looks different than most because I have 2 compressor discharge entries that must be joined before blowing through the carb. But it still works like a standard carb hat. Hanns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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