Boost pipe from TB to Map sensor pipe

[rsmith]

Hey all,

Has anyone on here managed to change the boost pipe that goes from the Map sensor pipe to the throttle body with hard pipe WITHOUT relocating there battery to the boot.

This S shaped pipe is a big bottleneck for me and i am running so much boost/airflow that it has blown off twice now

 

[Pyro]

Wouldn't a custom pipe be able to increase the flow and not relocate the battery

 

[Ronin225]

Are you running OE map pipe?
I believe an aftermarket one could have an elbow welded to it to eliminate 1 bend, then some beading could be added
Or trimming of the battery tray (possibly lose battery cover too) and angle outlet of FMIC piping direct to throttle body then join with a straight pipe
Maybe relocation of the battery would be easiest and could be done tidy too

 

[rsmith]

I am running the forge boost pipe, it just seems like the elbows on the pipe are very restrictive.Ideally yes relocating the battery is the best, i am struggling to come to terms with this though, if i go with this then i need to clean up where the battery was with more engine bay dressing, shiny stuff or carbon fiber and i lose boot space which is already in short supply on the LCR.

 

[Ronin225]

The actual MAP sensor pipe is it OE or forge replacement
If an alloy replacement elbows can be welded in and an upwards run towards throttle body therefore negating the need for most of the upper silicon pipe
Howver you do not want it too rigid as cooler etc is mounted to solid chassis but engine has flexible mounts
Do you run uprated engine mounts as you may need to uprate these before hardpipe is the answer

 

[rsmith]

The actual MAP sensor pipe is it OE or forge replacement
If an alloy replacement elbows can be welded in and an upwards run towards throttle body therefore negating the need for most of the upper silicon pipe
Howver you do not want it too rigid as cooler etc is mounted to solid chassis but engine has flexible mounts
Do you run uprated engine mounts as you may need to uprate these before hardpipe is the answer

it the OE map sensor pipe, i am not looking to change this, i am looking for a better replacement for the forge silicone pipe from the TB to the Map sensor pipe.

 

[sambryant]

robbie. heres an idea. the 90 degree hose that joins the intercooler setup to the map pipe, change this for a 45 degree joiner, then fit the forge map pipe, then you can add a straight silicone joiner from map pipe to tb. hope that makes sense.

 

[gavbey]

is it this bit? i made my own

its ugly but works perfect

 

[rsmith]

robbie. heres an idea. the 90 degree hose that joins the intercooler setup to the map pipe, change this for a 45 degree joiner, then fit the forge map pipe, then you can add a straight silicone joiner from map pipe to tb. hope that makes sense.

This is exactly what i am looking to do, i can make the map pipe myself, but i think the F'ing battery still gets in the way, this is what i was wondering, has anyone done this and keep the battery on the engine bay.If i could even move it back the battery 1" i would be sorted.

Nice job gavbey

 

[sambryant]

its going to be tight, but the silicone will have a bit of flex so it might just work.

 

[Ronin225]

robbie. heres an idea. the 90 degree hose that joins the intercooler setup to the map pipe, change this for a 45 degree joiner, then fit the forge map pipe, then you can add a straight silicone joiner from map pipe to tb. hope that makes sense.

That was 1 of the options i was trying to explain, but i dont think it would look to good and battery cover would be a pain

 

[Ronin225]

Another idea is to move the battery backwards if room
Long ago people had brackets to move the battery inboard to run larger air feeds ( i think it was feel who made them)
Due to running an open cone you may have scope to space it back 40-50mm without hitting heatshielding
This would allow direct route to TB

 

[Captain Cupra]

its going to be tight, but the silicone will have a bit of flex so it might just work.

Get that battery bracket out and spray it up, sorry OCD is kicking in, couple of coats of satin black, good as new! Lol


Sent from my IPhone when I should be doing Work!!

 

[sambryant]

Its already been done, its a old pic