engine/engine bay photos

[Mintbagel]

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[Seraphim38]

Originally Posted by STR8E180

what throttle body is that ?

The throttle body comes from a new US company called ERA 1. They work with the local builder of Formula Drift cars, (who I have do the work on my car). They sell the throttle body for $280. It uses the standard SR intake manifold bolt pattern.





SR/KA 72mm Throttle Body Kit | Era-1

[huffandpuff00]

What's the advantage to a larger tb unless your pushing big amounts of boost?

[Seraphim38]

Hello Huff and Puff...

The benefits of an aftermarket TB are uncertain. Steve Shadows has published that he believes it helps responsiveness even for GT2871R setups running a stock intake manifold. Certainly once you get beyond 400rwhp my belief is that it will add hp and responsiveness. I don't have a baseline to measure only the TB addition against, but I looked at the stock TB and figured that logically it had to be restricting flow (in comparison to the other parts in the intake track). Even though I am not running beyond 400rwhp, I thought it would be a good idea to do.

[KendallH]

Plus it looks cool

[GroundPerformance]

Originally Posted by Seraphim38

Hello Huff and Puff...

The benefits of an aftermarket TB are uncertain. Steve Shadows has published that he believes it helps responsiveness even for GT2871R setups running a stock intake manifold. Certainly once you get beyond 400rwhp my belief is that it will add hp and responsiveness. I don't have a baseline to measure only the TB addition against, but I looked at the stock TB and figured that logically it had to be restricting flow (in comparison to the other parts in the intake track). Even though I am not running beyond 400rwhp, I thought it would be a good idea to do.

I agree on this as well.. Particularly with the S14/S15 SR20DET TB. Had to swap mine to the DE TB. Another option for those not wanting to spend the extra $$ is to port the TB yourself or send it to Maxbore.com

Now lets get back to awesome pics...

[Ae86Joker]

Originally Posted by Bushido

i dig this as well

OMG.. Sexy!!

[Eraism]

Why am I so lame for not knowing where to start with tucking a stock ka

[flatout]

Originally Posted by Seraphim38

The throttle body comes from a new US company called ERA 1. They work with the local builder of Formula Drift cars, (who I have do the work on my car). They sell the throttle body for $280. It uses the standard SR intake manifold bolt pattern.





SR/KA 72mm Throttle Body Kit | Era-1

that looks like a nice piece. ive been looking into finding a NA sr throttle body to get rid of my small ass stock s14 sr tb. how are you liking the Era 1? any issues or complaints?

[Hoffman5982]

Originally Posted by flatout

that looks like a nice piece. ive been looking into finding a NA sr throttle body to get rid of my small ass stock s14 sr tb. how are you liking the Era 1? any issues or complaints?

Go to the junk yard and grab one off a sentra with the FWD SR. 10mm larger and can have an extra pulley for cruise

[touge grunge]

just finished mine up

[SidewayzAsFck]

Rookie question guys and maybe quite hard to be answered, but about how much does it cost for one's engine bay to be cleaned, painted over and etc (If it were to be done to a 96 with little rusting)?

[jr_ss]

Originally Posted by SidewayzAsFck

Rookie question guys and maybe quite hard to be answered, but about how much does it cost for one's engine bay to be cleaned, painted over and etc (If it were to be done to a 96 with little rusting)?

It all depends on how far you go into it and how much work you can do yourself. Prep is where you can save yourself a lot of money. I have probably $4-$600 into the engine bay in materials and final paint. However, I did all my own stripping, repairs, seam sealing, priming and prep for paint. The paint job is only going to be as good as your prep work IMO.

[touge grunge]

i have about $80 in mine, i pressure washed it then sanded it all down then primed it and wet sanded it then primed it again and sprayed. i used duplicolor perfect match spray cans like 7 of them there 8oz cans. then cleared using high heat rattle can clear came out amazing imo, lots of work but it saves you lots of money

[Firestorm]

Originally Posted by touge grunge

just finished mine up

i can't help it but i feel like blue silicone hoses ruin any decent looking bay

[Te37]

Black would have been nicer on the eyes. Either way is that a docrace mani?
When i put the fusebox in my center console ill be finished

[touge grunge]

ya but enjuku was out of black and i need them quick so i went for blue instead i would much rather of had black, ill switch it up eventually
and the mani is obx

[SidewayzAsFck]

Okay, thank you guys. Really appreciate the input! Loving the color of the bay @ touge grunge

[qay2fotayesex]

Originally Posted by Phatsilvia

here is my engine bay, tried to make it as clean as possible

This is the sexiest bay by far IMO. Has anyone seen this motor in person? I'm curious on how the A2W intercooler is setup does it have a reservior like a drag car or a dedicated radiator?

[future]

I feel like the engine bay has too much bondo

[touge grunge]

Originally Posted by SidewayzAsFck

Okay, thank you guys. Really appreciate the input! Loving the color of the bay @ touge grunge

thanks its gm gunmetal metallic

[lilrussian]

My RB20 engine bay.
This is my drift car, so keeping the bay clean is a pain!! lol
But it's got a full wire tuck, and fuse box relocation.
All Done by DR Motorsports!

[qay2fotayesex]

Originally Posted by future

I feel like the engine bay has too much bondo

I wonder how many man hours are into it? I'd have to get a divorce to do something like that.

[kriss]

[sil14zenki]

and another one

[BlewByYou]

Its almost done. Making carbon fiber removable tubs then the custom radiator and intercooler setup.

[Te37]

Originally Posted by BlewByYou

Its almost done. Making carbon fiber removable tubs then the custom radiator and intercooler setup.

SO SHINEY!

[RHDAmerica]

Here's mine

BEFORE:


AFTER:

[Charr]

Rb30det

[Johannes]

I do understand that this is only for engine/engine bay photos, but what's wrong with posting up some wiring progress? =P
Here's mine; I did the work by myself with some little help from my friends =\
I'm pretty satisfied with it.