JE Custom Intake Manifold, CAI, etc
05-13-2011, 04:11 AM
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Just to be clear...JE Import Performance is a great shop, with super friendly people, that do some truly incredible work. You should see some of the insanely awesome cars they've built. The work they do is top notch and they are completely candid and fair.
Just wanted to make sure that's clear. I would trust them with any of my cars.
Just wanted to make sure that's clear. I would trust them with any of my cars.
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05-13-2011, 03:20 PM
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Expect to have your car in the shop for a fews days at a time, a few times. But James, Anthony, etc, are really good about scheduling and coordinating so that your down time is minimized. And no matter what, you'll likely come away with at least some positive results, not to mention, something custom, beautiful, and one-of-a-kind.
Cost, well as James said, they will be eating a lot more than you in R&D, CNC, dyno testing, etc, but you'd have to get with James for a quote.
Cost, well as James said, they will be eating a lot more than you in R&D, CNC, dyno testing, etc, but you'd have to get with James for a quote.
05-14-2011, 04:52 PM
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I agree, LT headers and catless mid would definitely be great bang for the buck after production... just need someone to pony up for the initial development set. I did my turn, somebody else's turn to step up!
05-18-2011, 06:34 AM
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I am conflicted in posting this, but it would save me some money. Mr. Evans e-mailed me again, and had more info for me. The reason I'm conflicted is because I halfway wanted to keep it to myself, and drive up there (~1000 mile trip, 1 way) to be the first to get this. After doing some calculations; gas would be ~$200 round trip + hotel and I would need to wait to schedule time off work. If someone beats me to it well that would be fine as well. Here's what he had to say.
Oh, yeah I had a typo in that response. I meant to say manual when I wrote auto. The manual would be ideal for more accurate numbers, the auto would not necessarily be needed to test again because we will be able to measure the gains from the auto compared to the newer design on the manual. As for the manifold, I would be willing to cap it at $1000 installed for the third version if someone was willing to pony up the cash. This would include before and after dyno testing and downtime would be two days. This person would need to call us and schedule an appointment whenever they are ready. On a side note, anytime someone sees some demand for parts on anything we are always willing to look into it and see if it's something that could be developed and mass produced here in the USA. We enjoy working with Sikky manufacturing because they have the ability to take our working and tested prototypes and put them into production. The beauty of Sikky Manufacturing, is everything they make is 100% made in the USA and top notch materials. Not like almost all the parts made and sold today, that come out of China using really crappy materials. For example, if there is demand for a quality header and or test pipe setup on these cars and some kind of group buy can be organized to get the quantities up to a point that makes sense we would be all for developing this or anything else. The bottom line when looking at performance parts for this engine is that it was designed from the ground up as an economy engine. Gains can be had from performance parts, but because of the engine design the gains won't be record breaking. Although a 5 hp gain does not sound like a lot, on an engine like the one in the XD with the base line power number it makes it's still a good gain that would be felt in the seat of your pants so to speak. It's all about the percentage.
Oh, yeah I had a typo in that response. I meant to say manual when I wrote auto. The manual would be ideal for more accurate numbers, the auto would not necessarily be needed to test again because we will be able to measure the gains from the auto compared to the newer design on the manual. As for the manifold, I would be willing to cap it at $1000 installed for the third version if someone was willing to pony up the cash. This would include before and after dyno testing and downtime would be two days. This person would need to call us and schedule an appointment whenever they are ready. On a side note, anytime someone sees some demand for parts on anything we are always willing to look into it and see if it's something that could be developed and mass produced here in the USA. We enjoy working with Sikky manufacturing because they have the ability to take our working and tested prototypes and put them into production. The beauty of Sikky Manufacturing, is everything they make is 100% made in the USA and top notch materials. Not like almost all the parts made and sold today, that come out of China using really crappy materials. For example, if there is demand for a quality header and or test pipe setup on these cars and some kind of group buy can be organized to get the quantities up to a point that makes sense we would be all for developing this or anything else. The bottom line when looking at performance parts for this engine is that it was designed from the ground up as an economy engine. Gains can be had from performance parts, but because of the engine design the gains won't be record breaking. Although a 5 hp gain does not sound like a lot, on an engine like the one in the XD with the base line power number it makes it's still a good gain that would be felt in the seat of your pants so to speak. It's all about the percentage.
06-11-2011, 05:38 AM
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I went up to JE import performance, and didn't have great luck. They were professional and very knowledgeable. They had it done in the time they quoted me, and they made a good looking product. This version has short straight runners, no velocity stacks, but they tapered the runners. The fit was almost perfect except it rubs the bar that latches hood down. Since I don't live close, and I had to get back Chattanooga I didn't ask them to modify it any. I felt like they would if I had asked, but time was a factor for me. In the dyno results, the car gained power low, but lost HP and a gob of torque when the vvti kicked in. Then it gained again above 5k rpm. I was surprised at the stock numbers I had because I expected a few more HPs from what I had done previously to my car, but I'll chalk it up to needing to clean the filter and the heat ( it was a high of 101 when I left). I had 10 hours of driving to get familiar with the unit (drive home), and was hoping that the ECU would get use to the changes, but it never did. It's hard to butt dyno, but I defiantly noticed the lack of power where the vvti would kick in. I'm still happy I did it because the journey itself was fun, and well just because I tried. I do think the intake manifold could be updated from stock, but I'll have to wait and hope.
