johnd-mkiv Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Got a little bored at work opened up the bonnet to the supra for things to make when I desided to have a go at making a shield for the induction kit an hour later come up with this Im thinking of using a hole saw and drilling a hole beneith the induction kit making up some ducting to the front bumper for a ram air type design, would this be worth while mod?? next project is an oil breather system Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Nice work If you dont have anything where a SMIC would sit you can cut into that area and duct upto the filter. You can even go as far as moving the filter down into that area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnd-mkiv Posted August 21, 2008 Author Share Posted August 21, 2008 Nice work If you dont have anything where a SMIC would sit you can cut into that area and duct upto the filter. You can even go as far as moving the filter down into that area. I was thinking of moving it down there but it worried me a bit when it rains, dont want it getting soaked. I'll make a fair size hole then an some nice ducting to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dash Rendar Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Ooh, nice work! I could do with something like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Need to do this for mine aswell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supraGZaerotop Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 very tidy mate, top job:thumbs: whats the trd brace like, is it any good, im thinking of getting the very same one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zap Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Nice one John, and thanks for the expansion tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 I was thinking of moving it down there but it worried me a bit when it rains, dont want it getting soaked. I'll make a fair size hole then an some nice ducting to it I think MikeB has done this already, it was deff someone from Marham. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pep_sjoberg Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Nice work ! Good looking engine aswell =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Exerlant bit of workmanship there mate. I love shiney engine bays. Looks the biz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-Ricky Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Nice, but it doesn't look like it encloses the filter much? still open at the back and beneath? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Im planning on ducting down too John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnd-mkiv Posted August 21, 2008 Author Share Posted August 21, 2008 very tidy mate, top job:thumbs: whats the trd brace like, is it any good, im thinking of getting the very same one. I cant notice the difference with them on or off mate looks good though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CoolsBlue Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Sweet, put the company logo on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnd-mkiv Posted August 21, 2008 Author Share Posted August 21, 2008 Nice, but it doesn't look like it encloses the filter much? still open at the back and beneath? I was mainly trying to stop the flow from the fan and some of the engine heat reaching it from the side, not really looking for a full enclosure as I would have made a complete custom box, thought I would bolt it to the wing to stop it flapping about and gave it some clearance from the induction pipe to stop it vibrating Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev.O Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 That looks great John. I'm sure most of the single turbo guys on here are after doing something similar, I know I am Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSoop Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Got a little bored at work opened up the bonnet to the supra for things to make when I desided to have a go at making a shield for the induction kit an hour later come up with this http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j249/suprajd/Suprapics245.jpg http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j249/suprajd/Suprapics243.jpg Im thinking of using a hole saw and drilling a hole beneith the induction kit making up some ducting to the front bumper for a ram air type design, would this be worth while mod?? next project is an oil breather system Ooh that looks very nice, just wondering though, have you drilled a hole into the intake pipe or have you drilled a hole into the body so that the bottom of the shield is stable as i can't see where it's connected in the pic... Excellent work though, wish i could do that at work! :-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 the best sheild i ever saw on a supra was one that used the bonnet as part of the shield, so when the bonnet was lifted you could see the filter and the shields surrond. looked brilliant and finished in a mirror style lining with rubber across the top for a snug fit against the bonnet... Not sure whos car it was but it was at the TF bbq. did it himself too i believe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 the best sheild i ever saw on a supra was one that used the bonnet as part of the shield, so when the bonnet was lifted you could see the filter and the shields surrond. looked brilliant and finished in a mirror style lining with rubber across the top for a snug fit against the bonnet... Not sure whos car it was but it was at the TF bbq. did it himself too i believe MVP do one like that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franko Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Ye ive got one of them from MVP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Uk_rich made a few when he was a hobbiest, nice bit of kit too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnd-mkiv Posted August 22, 2008 Author Share Posted August 22, 2008 Ooh that looks very nice, just wondering though, have you drilled a hole into the intake pipe or have you drilled a hole into the body so that the bottom of the shield is stable as i can't see where it's connected in the pic... Excellent work though, wish i could do that at work! :-( theres two holes on the chassie leg which I picked up on and one just below the wing, I just made a little bracket up to fix that together. Due to the range in turbo and induction kits most of these would have to be hand made to the car, the easy way of doing it is make a cardboard template shape that untill your happy then transfer onto ally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSoop Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 theres two holes on the chassie leg which I picked up on and one just below the wing, I just made a little bracket up to fix that together. Due to the range in turbo and induction kits most of these would have to be hand made to the car, the easy way of doing it is make a cardboard template shape that untill your happy then transfer onto ally Well, well done matey, looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSoop Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Ye ive got one of them from MVP Any pictures because i cant find their shield on their website... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miko_supra Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 not bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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