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Subject what purpose does the cover plate serve?

Posted by Spee on May 23, 2003 at 11:35 AM

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In Reply To thanks man. what do you think about the cover plate? (n/m) posted by AshsZ (FabZEM All) on May 23, 2003 at 05:00 AM

Message and where is the MAS located? I can't see it in the pic. Looks like maybe the wire is coming from the end of the driver side intake end?
Later,
Spencer
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'96 Jeep Cherokee Sport
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AshSPEC "DOOLZ" -> - AshsZ (FabZEM All) 04:22:19 05/23/03
Those are shit.. - WhiteOutZ 04:39:50 05/23/03
It will be less than any other you can get and will be - AshsZ (FabZEM All) 04:42:21 05/23/03
You forgot *the*, completely different conotation :) (n/m) - BigTDogg 08:31:37 05/23/03
Ash - Zboost 04:46:05 05/23/03
It is the large aluminum piece that the filter attaches to> - AshsZ (FabZEM All) 04:49:10 05/23/03
ahh.....thanks (n/m) - Zboost 04:50:13 05/23/03
so if I understand correctly... - ZEngineer 04:48:20 05/23/03
Toss your dual-poop. =) The shared area of this intake - AshsZ (FabZEM All) 04:53:23 05/23/03
makes perfect sense, good job man =) (n/m) - ZEngineer 04:55:07 05/23/03
thanks man. what do you think about the cover plate? (n/m) - AshsZ (FabZEM All) 05:00:17 05/23/03
doesn't it go on the back? (n/m) - Zboost 05:27:01 05/23/03
what purpose does the cover plate serve? - Spee 11:35:38 05/23/03
Cosmetic. I was thinking about making it out of wood tho. - AshsZ (FabZEM All) 11:46:46 05/23/03
Next question, have you actually tested this yet? - Woody75 (Denver) 08:48:58 05/23/03
So the MAF sits closer to the TBs in relation to the x-pipe? - Funky (NWZ) 11:31:45 05/23/03
The whole thing looks great, only thing is.. - WhiteOutZ 05:08:18 05/23/03
But will it fit with a front mount intercooler?? (n/m) - ZisLuv 06:17:43 05/23/03
V.2 will. (n/m) - AshsZ (FabZEM All) 11:50:33 05/23/03
Sweet! I like it a lot! (n/m) - BryZ32TT 06:27:07 05/23/03
Great job Ash... - Noncon 07:00:25 05/23/03
That is incredibly simple yet ingenious...fantastic (n/m) - dynamic_e 07:22:12 05/23/03
Re: AshSPEC "DOOLZ" -> - PhirZ 07:25:40 05/23/03
Re: Re: AshSPEC "DOOLZ" -> - Biglibby 08:34:57 05/23/03
yes (n/m) - aliaZ 09:40:32 05/23/03
LOL! The kit will come with and AshSPEC program. - AshsZ (FabZEM All) 11:34:15 05/23/03
Ooommm....where does the MAS go and how do you plan---> - Kyle(Houston) 07:42:45 05/23/03
It only has to flow half of 1100rwhp (n/m) - blaZe(Dallas) 08:01:12 05/23/03
I had to reread it-----> - Kyle(Houston) 08:49:21 05/23/03
Yep - did I mention my DoolZ ECU program will come as part - AshsZ (FabZEM All) 11:32:33 05/23/03
I don't actually see the MAF in your pic - blaZe(Dallas) 08:03:26 05/23/03
So in general all this does is eliminate the low speed hose? - Woody75 (Denver) 08:31:51 05/23/03
It seems it eliminates the low speed hose and the second MAS - KaZ (VaBch) 09:03:34 05/23/03
Same air pressure = same volume of air moving through - blaZe(Dallas) 09:49:13 05/23/03
it will still need dual pop programming - aliaZ 09:50:12 05/23/03
Ir does a lot more than *just* that. Re-read the points I - AshsZ (FabZEM All) 11:08:13 05/23/03
Please explain how/why the low speed hose can be ditched. (n/m) - Woody75 (Denver) 11:55:09 05/23/03
Shared area 'adds' the intake from both sides. The split - AshsZ (FabZEM All) 12:18:39 05/23/03
it will be interesting to see more info as it comes - NR98 (Ohio) 08:54:00 05/23/03
Just go to a MAP sensor and a $1500 standalone:-) - George(boost-solutions.com) 09:01:15 05/23/03
I'm confused...in general stage 3/4/5 cars don't need a dual - hoss 09:33:22 05/23/03
Ash's intake will not hurt a car with stock turbos;-) (n/m) - George(boost-solutions.com) 10:25:34 05/23/03
I have the JWT Dual pop and 555 program with the - AndrewZ 09:03:06 05/23/03
So Ash, when are you --->>> - George(boost-solutions.com) 09:03:47 05/23/03
LOL :) (n/m) - dragonballz 09:40:27 05/23/03
Yes, what about w/a FMIC? (n/m) - teahead 09:25:59 05/23/03
No front mounts and No Aux. Fan :-(.............. (n/m) - Kyle(Houston) 10:23:23 05/23/03
Actually, you are wrong (nothing new though, eh?) - AshsZ (FabZEM All) 11:11:32 05/23/03
Damn Ash... - Funky (NWZ) 11:36:09 05/23/03
agreed 150% (n/m) - TARGETZ 11:41:29 05/23/03
Hey, if you dont like me it doesn't make the setup - AshsZ (FabZEM All) 11:48:00 05/23/03
I dont like Kyle. He knows this. Lots of people know this. - AshsZ (FabZEM All) 11:42:12 05/23/03
uhh... - Spee 12:00:09 05/23/03
ROFL so true (n/m) - TARGETZ 12:03:43 05/23/03
I know what you are talking about. What I'm saying is that - AshsZ (FabZEM All) 12:09:26 05/23/03
I understand that. - Spee 12:24:12 05/23/03
I can be as much/little of a jackass as I want. My prices - AshsZ (FabZEM All) 12:31:58 05/23/03
Regardless of what logic would suggest... - Funky (NWZ) 12:10:00 05/23/03
Well, I must have a decent marketing campaign. - AshsZ (FabZEM All) 12:28:27 05/23/03
Okey dokey... well. If you think you are doing a good job.. - Funky (NWZ) 12:55:32 05/23/03
Not for the FMIC with that setup. I have a couple - MikeH(Twin GT35BB Incon Z) 09:40:52 05/23/03
It's an x-pipe by design, no 'low speed drivability' issues (n/m) - Kez43 10:12:25 05/23/03
Yes, I can see it is an x-pipe by design, thank you (n/m) - MikeH(Twin GT35BB Incon Z) 11:41:07 05/23/03
lol, my point was that there should be no low speed issues - Kez43 12:18:03 05/23/03
Seeing that made me pull out an old prototype we had---> - Kyle(Houston) 09:45:14 05/23/03
Couple of Qs... - Rickey(Houston) 10:00:10 05/23/03
It was built for a Non-Turbo car----> - Kyle(Houston) 10:04:17 05/23/03
That looks kinda rough... - George(boost-solutions.com) 10:27:37 05/23/03
LOL...you are killing me :-)------> - Kyle(Houston) 10:33:09 05/23/03
George is on a roll with a side of slaw >>>> - Mike (Austin) 16:46:30 05/23/03
Yeah, don't get me started on Sunbelt:-) And I was just - George(boost-solutions.com) 20:14:56 05/23/03
that really wouldn't make a difference though, would it? - Spee 10:40:48 05/23/03
Same here. I don't get it yet. (n/m) - Woody75 (Denver) 10:51:21 05/23/03
He is still doubling the signal like the dual pop. (n/m) - MikeH(Twin GT35BB Incon Z) 11:39:28 05/23/03
Dont forget, I reprogram ECUs. The program comes with - AshsZ (FabZEM All) 12:01:08 05/23/03
Don't you have to double the fuel amount because - MikeH(Twin GT35BB Incon Z) 13:43:49 05/23/03
I'm not getting into the dynamics of ECU tuning. - AshsZ (FabZEM All) 19:54:07 05/23/03
Figures you wouldn't grasp the concept of splitting the - AshsZ (FabZEM All) 11:15:39 05/23/03
It was built for a Non-Turbo....read the posts---> - Kyle(Houston) 11:51:08 05/23/03
now I see the "pie-in-the-face" Ash was talking about - fourZero 12:07:06 05/23/03
And what is the price?.......... (n/m) - Kyle(Houston) 12:15:25 05/23/03
I don't think he has mentioned price yet (n/m) - Spee 12:17:11 05/23/03
I realize this.. - fourZero 12:22:33 05/23/03
LOL, harp on proof. You dont see a weld because the plate - AshsZ (FabZEM All) 12:14:57 05/23/03
Show me a finished picture...I am interested in where the--> - Kyle(Houston) 12:16:56 05/23/03
If you had the slightest clue on the dynamics of - AshsZ (FabZEM All) 19:52:20 05/23/03
My thoughts (good idea in theory but) >>> - VECTOR 11:25:53 05/23/03
I agreee 100% (n/m) - TARGETZ 11:32:54 05/23/03
With my dual mass I have a tee inbetween the - MikeH(Twin GT35BB Incon Z) 11:37:15 05/23/03
I recall you e-mailing me and I shared what I found - VECTOR 11:49:34 05/23/03
Re: I recall you e-mailing me and I shared what I found - MikeH(Twin GT35BB Incon Z) 13:47:01 05/23/03
Dual MAS are way better. - TARGETZ 11:38:10 05/23/03
More pictures >> - AshsZ (FabZEM All) 11:57:30 05/23/03
if that plate is just for looks, leave it out - fourZero 12:08:38 05/23/03
Then it will just be an option for the user. :) (n/m) - AshsZ (FabZEM All) 12:10:26 05/23/03
OK next step then.. - fourZero 12:13:08 05/23/03
Not that I am a form > function kinda guy... - Spee 12:14:55 05/23/03
There are two MAS units on my car. One is simply to equal - AshsZ (FabZEM All) 12:16:32 05/23/03
re: Stock Set-Up question - SactoTodd 13:46:51 05/23/03
What is the X-plate for? I thought that was a jig - MikeH(Twin GT35BB Incon Z) 13:59:43 05/23/03
Cosmetics. I carved that little gem while my bro was - AshsZ (FabZEM All) 19:47:28 05/23/03

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