

| Subject: | [SVXVanagon] Re: SVX into Syncro |
| From: | Andrew Grebneff |
| Date: | Tue, 13 Apr 2004 22:50:22 +1200 |
>Seems like the throttle body clearance is a major problem. About the >only way to get around the physical space restraints that I can see >is to have an adaptor fabricated, that fits between the throttle >bodies and the plenum, which effectively turns through 90 degrees and >makes the two throttle body intakes point downwards. Then two hoses >could be connected and run off to join up with the plastic air box which is >now mounted to the left side. Would/could that work, do you think? > >It's an alternative to making the air box thinner, which could >constrict the air flow and leave the SVX gasping at higher revs. > >Keep up the good work and keep us posted. > >Vinnie Hi Vincent The factory inlet manifolds will be tuned. ANY alteration of length or to a lesser degree shape will adversely affect the engine's performance (at least, on a dyno... you might not be able to tell on the road). The open space before the inlet venturis is most likely critical... -- Regards Andrew
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