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illapulito
Joined: 30 Jun 2012 Posts: 468 Location: Northampton
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Posted: Sat Mar 23, 2019 10:35 Post subject: intercooler and piping |
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I had the usual black woven intercooler piping. I replaced it with metal piping from a later model.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/UJDAAjeeRipp6dc39
A chap in Chile tells me
" I think this modification is not good. The engine vibrates. The intercooler is fixed to the chassis. The original hoses are long and absorb that vibration. With your modification, that absorption area is minimal. It could damage the intercooler that is aluminium and crack it".
This i what i said
"Thank you. In practical terms no person has ever mentioned this issue, not the Delica specialist who sold me the part nor my mechanic who installed it. This is not a modification. It is an original part taken from a later model Delica L400. Also, even if what you say is so, you will see that between the intercooler and the metal pipe is a short peice of the flexible black piping which would negate the potential problem you allude to. The original black piping is reinforced to stop the walls flexing in use, reducing its efficiency, which the metal pipe addresses."
Does anyone have a view on this ? _________________ 2.8 1994 L400 LWB blue/grey Super Exceed
2.8 1994 L400 LWB blue/grey Royal Exceed (+ABS, AirBag, folding mirrors, heated seats, lifted) |
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Lewis Site Admin
Joined: 25 May 2006 Posts: 16291 Location: Huddersfield
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Posted: Sat Mar 23, 2019 10:52 Post subject: |
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It is an aftermarket item, not OEM, as Mitsubishi never did metal piping for them, just the black braided hoses.
There is nothing wrong with your installation as the short section of braided hose will absorb any vibration there is between the movement of the engine and the fixed position of the intercooler.
If anything the metal pipes help get more air through, as they do not inflate under pressure, as do the braided hoses.
They are of the same type that Lee (lskillan) makes:- http://www.tigweld4u.com/Delica-intercooler-hose.htm
HTH _________________
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mark3
Joined: 29 Nov 2009 Posts: 905 Location: Rainham Village, Essex
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Posted: Sat Mar 23, 2019 12:28 Post subject: |
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I don't think going hard pipes is of much advantage if any, no the hard pipes won't inflate BUT the inflation of the hoses isn't continuous so in real terms it probably reduces the time that it takes to hit full boost at the manifold by half a second or so so its only ever going to be cosmetic at best.......
Each to there own though :D _________________
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YOZA
Joined: 07 Mar 2005 Posts: 2423 Location: The centre of the universe
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Posted: Sat Mar 23, 2019 17:27 Post subject: |
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We are not running F1 McLaren's here, we have old diesel chuggers, shiny steel pipes are simply aesthetic embellishments rather than performance upgrades.
Our trucks are tools, not jewels.....anyone trying to tart them up with jewellery and makeup is completely missing the point, that includes painting your wheels pink. _________________ Artificial intelligence is no match for natural stupidity.... |
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Pierre Lifetime member
Joined: 09 Jan 2014 Posts: 151 Location: Northampton
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Posted: Sat Mar 23, 2019 20:10 Post subject: |
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Oops. I'm in the process of making my LWB an off-road cruiser.
Loads of shiney bits and lights to be added after the tinworm is sorted. _________________ Talk the torque
Delica Super Exceed LWB PF8W
Suzuki Grand Vitara V6
Sunbeam Tiger 289
Benelli 750 SEI |
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mark3
Joined: 29 Nov 2009 Posts: 905 Location: Rainham Village, Essex
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Posted: Sat Mar 23, 2019 23:00 Post subject: |
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mark3 wrote: |
I don't think going hard pipes is of much advantage if any, no the hard pipes won't inflate BUT the inflation of the hoses isn't continuous so in real terms it probably reduces the time that it takes to hit full boost at the manifold by half a second or so so its only ever going to be cosmetic at best.......
Each to there own though :D |
I should add that in the past I have spent a small (or large) fortune tarting up engine bays so I really can't talk lol
As i said above whatever flops ya mop :D _________________
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andyman
Joined: 08 Dec 2012 Posts: 5601 Location: Penrith
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Posted: Mon Mar 25, 2019 0:28 Post subject: |
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I think my L300 has been reliable because I do the minimum under-seat (bonnet) work. As it doesn't have an intercooler, I don't have to worry about such performance-increasing bling. I have thought about adding some Ford-style white stripes and rear spoiler to improve aerodynamics and downforce, but someone said the effect would only be noticeable above 75mph. So would the noise - and the fuel consumption! _________________ Andy C L300 Super Exceed - over 100 smiles per gallon! |
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Deker
Joined: 08 Mar 2008 Posts: 3833 Location: Borehamwood
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Posted: Mon Mar 25, 2019 1:04 Post subject: |
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YOZA wrote: |
Our trucks are tools, not jewels.....anyone trying to tart them up with jewellery and makeup is completely missing the point,
that includes painting your wheels pink. |
Oh dear I've painted my wheels Gold. And the Bull Bars. And the Side steps.
Should i paint the tow bar Gold as well
Recently upgraded the front home made front D E L I C A LEDs with brighter ones.
Now I am in the process of making extra LED Reverse lights
And to replace my old red Mitsu triangle badge on the front,
I'm making a new Mitsu triangle emblem, that will be illuminated with White LEDs.
At least I am MAKING my LED add ons.
I'm hoping to get these made and fitted, ready for the Peak District meet.
It gets worse - - - Being as these Delica's are considered "Old Cars" I've added a "Klaxon" hooter
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Lewis Site Admin
Joined: 25 May 2006 Posts: 16291 Location: Huddersfield
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Posted: Mon Mar 25, 2019 10:47 Post subject: |
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This Technical question post is going off Topic. :? _________________
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