996/7 3D -printed Intake Distributor
09-21-2022 | 10:32 AM
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Which gap are you referring to? I can't measure the gap between the plenum and the oil cooler with the engine in the car very easily. I can measure the gap between the top of the plenum assembly and the roof of the engine compartment, I'll do this later today.
09-21-2022 | 11:25 AM
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09-21-2022 | 11:28 AM
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So I measured the gap, it's 10mm. While our distributor with the plenum used with it is aligned with 997 turbo's parts I now know why 997 turbo has two smaller heat exchangers instead of one tall from 997 GT3. I also checked how the Y-pipe aligns with TB if distributors are taller. There's enough flex/movement from rubber/silicone couplings to allow 3-5mm taller runners. Accessories attachment points need to be lowered accordingly.
I think that we add 4mm taller runners as "race" option.
Anyway this has been very valuable item of discussion, thanks!
I think that we add 4mm taller runners as "race" option.
Anyway this has been very valuable item of discussion, thanks!
09-21-2022 | 04:44 PM
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^^^Yes, I mean the gap between the engine's top and chassis.
09-26-2022 | 07:08 PM
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I slacked off on this a little bit. I just checked the distance between the top of the plenum and the roof of the engine bay and it's at least 2". I have RSS urethane motor mounts so if the stock mounts are in use, there would be even more clearance.
10-05-2022 | 05:10 PM
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11-07-2022 | 03:09 PM
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There's now an introduction of this on my website, but the webshop is still in development phase. We increased the height by 5mm, so now it'll clear that taller heat exchanger too.
11-08-2022 | 11:23 AM
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This is exciting. I love the transparency of the development. All the data is provided as to why this is an improvement.
It's such a breath of fresh air compared to so many other "improvements", which are marked based on "trust me".
I would want one just to use the higher capacity oil cooler. Any other benefits would be an added bonus.
It's such a breath of fresh air compared to so many other "improvements", which are marked based on "trust me".
I would want one just to use the higher capacity oil cooler. Any other benefits would be an added bonus.
11-10-2022 | 04:03 PM
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11-16-2022 | 12:03 PM
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Sorry guys...and thanks for the interest, but I've been very busy with my actual work and thus building up the webshop is still in progress. Price will be reasonable though.