XYZ Donating Members 1,171 Member For: 15y 5m 20d Posted 02/07/10 05:23 AM Share Posted 02/07/10 05:23 AM After an unfortunate episode with my car last week, I am in the process of having my engine rebuilt to the Atomic 698 specs.Just a question with regards to the standard cross overs, will they handle the increase in boost pressure or will they collapse? The only mod I have done to the CAI is the XR8 air box, intake & K&N. I like to keep my car looking as standard as possible, I even had my custom exhaust made with the standard tip to keep it inconspicuous. However, I rather get things right the first time and if it a necessity to change the CAI to an after market unit I will.Thanks Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riki83 Silver Donating Members 384 Member For: 15y 20d Gender: Male Location: Kellyville, Sydney Posted 02/07/10 05:48 AM Share Posted 02/07/10 05:48 AM Hey Ben, I have got my engine built by Atomic performance 698 gta through Karl at Hiro and I am still running the same crossover pipes with a growler box and have no dramas at all. I have had my comp housing and wheel upgraded, flapper valve, 18psi actuator, ported high flowed and balanced, 4"dump with 3.5"cat and exhaust, highflowed injectors, HDI cooler, flex plate etc and pushing 426rwkw with 840nm and no dramas at all. I wouldn't even bother changing it to be honest, enjoy your new engine they go freakin hard ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAP1D Member Donating Members 3,739 Member For: 18y 9m 18d Gender: Male Location: Sydney NSW Posted 02/07/10 07:01 AM Share Posted 02/07/10 07:01 AM Yeah there are quiet a few FGs making 400 with the plastic intake, but I'd be keeping an eye on it if your running 18+ psi for extended periods, theres alot of heat coming up from the turbo area, so could be some melting issues later on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIRO F6 Member 1,817 Member For: 16y 1m 18d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane, QLD Posted 02/07/10 07:19 AM Share Posted 02/07/10 07:19 AM (edited) Could always look at getting the Process West Air Intake to marry up with your Stage 2 cooler. Only issue then will be the induction noise, may scare off some of your customers you drive around Benny (or suck one in!).When I get my car back I'll let you take it for a drive, that will help you make your mind up. Edited 02/07/10 07:20 AM by HIRO F6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIRO F6 Member 1,817 Member For: 16y 1m 18d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane, QLD Posted 02/07/10 08:46 AM Share Posted 02/07/10 08:46 AM If you do decide to stick with the XR8 airbox, then this bit of gear from Rapid should be added to the shopping list.http://rapidsystems.com.au/index.php?p=1_114Chris, is it possible to do a replacement cross over pipe?There is so much plastic under the FG bonnet that if it fails, can cause some severe problems. Unfortunately, Ben here knows this too well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XYZ Donating Members 1,171 Member For: 15y 5m 20d Posted 02/07/10 08:58 AM Author Share Posted 02/07/10 08:58 AM Could always look at getting the Process West Air Intake to marry up with your Stage 2 cooler. Only issue then will be the induction noise, may scare off some of your customers you drive around Benny (or suck one in!).When I get my car back I'll let you take it for a drive, that will help you make your mind up.Cheers mate, I wouldn't mind sucking some of my customers through a Turbo!! At least I will never be late for an appointment now... Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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