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Originally Posted by ForcedInduction
Here is a reminder of what I just said a few hours ago.
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Excellent qualifier. So an IC alone will result is
marginal effects- got it.
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Originally Posted by tomnik
Hi,
I am currently installing my GT23V. The flange was made to keep the position of the original turbo inlet. I want to keep my original air filter with the u-shaped connection (to keep the original look).
This means I keep the original manifold. Now I have to run the inlet tube within the u-connection. It works but I can only do it with a 2" stainless steel welding thing that should run down between frame and alternator (SD) after passing the u-connection.
The plan is to install an IC behind the bumper.
The question is: Is 2" IC tubing too small? What is a good compromise for reducing the turbo lag and flow resistance?
The turbo outlet is angled so a direct connection to the manifold is also difficult to do.
Please comment.
Tom
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I think you'll be have lots of twists and quite a long path to and from the IC. That alone will result in more lag. A straight pipe has less flow resistance than a pipe with turns. More turns= more resistance. Keeping the original air filter housing means you'll be cramped for space- but less than a w123. Cramped means tighter turns. I'd think about the options and not keeping the stock air filter.