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supermac · 08-16-2007, 01:52 AM

there wont be any performance differences between the 2 materials. its merely just a matter of what is more cost effective to produce. and steel is much easier to work with as well.

its not so much that aluminum is colder than steel... it just dissapates heat faster, but its not enough to make a performance difference. lots of companies use steel for there plenums. its kind of a trade off. aluminum heats up way faster, but loses the heat faster... where as steel takes longer to heat up and then also takes longer to lose the heat.

also our welders told us that its easier for them to create a nice strong weld with steel and in the long run steel will hold up to stress and expansion much better than aluminum.

leonel · 08-16-2007, 05:44 AM

I'm still up for aluminum if you can Chris...

i3igpete · 08-16-2007, 08:32 AM

mark me down for steel. if he's unsure about welding thin aluminum, i dont want to risk it.

servidjo · 08-16-2007, 09:57 AM

definetly in for a stronger/better weld with the steel. 1-2 lbs doesnt matter.

pachieh · 08-17-2007, 02:26 AM

I you are worried about heat, ceramic coat the plenum.

supermac · 08-21-2007, 07:24 PM

hey guys. just got back from a trip to idaho to visit family. so ill get working on stuff asap. and yea ceramic coating is a great way to reduce heat.

VR-4ever · 08-21-2007, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leonel

<><>Ill pay for what ever it is to complete mine in all aluminum.<><>

seconded.

96TTtrqmnstr · 08-21-2007, 10:16 PM

1st option = composite
2nd option = aluminum
3rd option = steel
Any chance of #1?? We would all be happy then!! The best of everything!

Erron Spalsbury · 08-22-2007, 10:16 AM

I'm in.
I have both a stock car, with nothing more than a single cat back, and a full blown race car to test them on. Plus a dyno 3 miles away.

Keep me updated.

Erron S.

leonel · 08-22-2007, 09:54 PM

If we want a bigger TB plate on it, say a BBK 75mm w/TPS sensor do we mail it to you or can you get for us

Thanks Chris

08-16-2007, 01:52 AM	#71 (permalink)
supermac Supermactastic Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Vancouver, WA Drives: 94 RT/TT & 03 Evo 8 Trader Rating: (33)	Re: Manifold To Access Rear Plugs there wont be any performance differences between the 2 materials. its merely just a matter of what is more cost effective to produce. and steel is much easier to work with as well. its not so much that aluminum is colder than steel... it just dissapates heat faster, but its not enough to make a performance difference. lots of companies use steel for there plenums. its kind of a trade off. aluminum heats up way faster, but loses the heat faster... where as steel takes longer to heat up and then also takes longer to lose the heat. also our welders told us that its easier for them to create a nice strong weld with steel and in the long run steel will hold up to stress and expansion much better than aluminum. __________________ Chris Terry 2003 Silver Evo 8 SUPERMAC -- Myspace ULTIMATE Performance -- MYSPACE

08-16-2007, 05:44 AM	#72 (permalink)
leonel Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: JERSEY Drives: Fast Trader Rating: (15)	Re: Manifold To Access Rear Plugs I'm still up for aluminum if you can Chris... __________________ Regards, Leonel

08-16-2007, 08:32 AM	#73 (permalink)
i3igpete Вanned Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chicago, IL Drives: GoPigGo v2.0 Trader Rating: (80)	Re: Manifold To Access Rear Plugs mark me down for steel. if he's unsure about welding thin aluminum, i dont want to risk it. __________________ HOLY COW I'M TOTALLY GOING SO FAST OH FUCK give him the stick DONT GIVE HIM THE STICK.

08-16-2007, 09:57 AM	#74 (permalink)
servidjo *** Member #5912 Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Jersey Trader Rating: (11)	Re: Manifold To Access Rear Plugs definetly in for a stronger/better weld with the steel. 1-2 lbs doesnt matter. __________________ John Servidio - 94 VR4

08-17-2007, 02:26 AM	#75 (permalink)
pachieh Uber-Nerd Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Olympia, WA Drives: VR4, M3 Trader Rating: (6)	Re: Manifold To Access Rear Plugs I you are worried about heat, ceramic coat the plenum. __________________ 1996 Black/Green Pearl VR4... Recently upgraded... Poster child for the Intake Pressure Test

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08-21-2007, 07:24 PM	#76 (permalink)
supermac Supermactastic Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Vancouver, WA Drives: 94 RT/TT & 03 Evo 8 Trader Rating: (33)	Re: Manifold To Access Rear Plugs hey guys. just got back from a trip to idaho to visit family. so ill get working on stuff asap. and yea ceramic coating is a great way to reduce heat.

08-21-2007, 10:16 PM	#78 (permalink)
96TTtrqmnstr Forum user Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Harrisburg, PA Drives: hot brunettes Trader Rating: (3)	Re: Manifold To Access Rear Plugs 1st option = composite 2nd option = aluminum 3rd option = steel Any chance of #1?? We would all be happy then!! The best of everything! __________________ Mark ============================================================ 03' Denali-- 24" Giovanna's, McGaughy's deluxe drop, K&N, Corsa 05' ZX-636 96' Stealth TT - Turbonetics T-76 single turbo, DR Stage 3 heads w/ high rev. valve springs & Titanium retainers, DR race cams, Fidanza cam gears, custom FMIC & powder coated piping, 4" exhaust, 1000cc injectors, AEM EMS, FJO wideband w/ LED display, HKS Twin Power, Tein HA coilovers, Volk GT-P's, Saner Front Sway Bar, Quickor Rear Sway Bar, Supermac front strut bar, 3SX adj. rear control arms, 99' front bumper, Momo interior all over, Sparco 3 point harnesses, and lots of other stuff... Coming- Merkel 3.5L

08-22-2007, 10:16 AM	#79 (permalink)
Erron Spalsbury Smooth and Fast Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: On the Circuit Drives: E-Mod Race Car Trader Rating: (15)	Re: Manifold To Access Rear Plugs I'm in. I have both a stock car, with nothing more than a single cat back, and a full blown race car to test them on. Plus a dyno 3 miles away. Keep me updated. Erron S. __________________ Want to see a hot lap of my Stealth? http://3svideo.vidiac.com/video/acfd...6e012f3f5d.htm Or, drag racing... http://3svideo.vidiac.com/video/c07a...b801720019.htm www.stickyvinylgraphics.com Custom vinyl and yes, now accepting aps for 2009 sponsorships! (Cars, Planes, and Bikes) More pics of my car... http://profile.imageshack.us/user/Blueveloscity/

08-22-2007, 09:54 PM	#80 (permalink)
leonel Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: JERSEY Drives: Fast Trader Rating: (15)	Re: Manifold To Access Rear Plugs If we want a bigger TB plate on it, say a BBK 75mm w/TPS sensor do we mail it to you or can you get for us Thanks Chris Last edited by leonel : 08-23-2007 at 03:52 PM.