Customized X-Charger intake - Page 2

Torch_Vert · 08-04-2009, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by bmasek89

thinking about getting a x charger in the coming year or so, need to save a bit and do some other to prep for the FI. just wondering what kind of hp and tq are we looking at with the x charger on the 4.0s? are we talking 90hp gains or more?

Mine is almost exactly on +90hp right now (Hipo tune, Wet-X water/meth injection). It was on a Mustang Dyno, so the comparable Dynojet number would likely be a bit higher even. The intercooler for the X will be out late summer/early fall. That should bring another 30+ HP to the table.

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pat6674u · 08-04-2009, 09:59 AM

That looks sweet and of course has me coming up with similar ideas.

4literv6 · 08-04-2009, 10:43 AM

That is a true show stealing underhood setup wow I love your theme&that strut tower bar is really sweet amazing how if you didn't know any better you'd swear the x&intake is a factory option

pat6674u · 08-04-2009, 11:30 AM

Just out of curiosity, what model BMW intake did you use for the tube? I have a Steeda intake but wouldn't mind giving this a shot.

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Originally Posted by Torch_Vert

I just finished doing a custom Ford Racing Bullitt style intake install for my X-Charger.

This took quite a bit of thought and work including creating a custom intake piece mating the Ford Racing filter flange to an X-Charger HiPo MAF housing, creating an intake tube from a BMW carbon fiber aftermarket piece, etc.

I am extremely pleased with the results, both in looks and performance:

I'd like to extend a thanks to my buddy Pedro down in TX (Cubican on the boards) for sharing his advice and experience doing a similar project on his car, and cutting me a good deal on some spare bits and pieces for the project.

Sancho805 · 08-04-2009, 12:15 PM

maybe you should send your pics to dave. it may give him an idea on producing a similar option.

Torch_Vert · 08-04-2009, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Sancho805

maybe you should send your pics to dave. it may give him an idea on producing a similar option.

Yeah, I should. Even if he doesn't produce something similar, he'd probably enjoy seeing it.

jdphillips73 · 08-04-2009, 08:18 PM

i tell ya, youre doing some good work... am i wrong.. or didnt you also paint and install your front fascia yourself?

Torch_Vert · 08-04-2009, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by jdphillips73

i tell ya, youre doing some good work... am i wrong.. or didnt you also paint and install your front fascia yourself?

You're not wrong. Really the only stuff on my car I didn't do myself was install the rear end gears, and a couple exhaust welds.

ODDYSEY · 08-04-2009, 09:19 PM

Nice nice.. I always liked the Ford intake housing, but didn't think it would work with my x. Looks great!

Torch_Vert · 08-04-2009, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ODDYSEY

Nice nice.. I always liked the Ford intake housing, but didn't think it would work with my x. Looks great!

Anything can be "persuaded" with enough determination and a dash of creativity.