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Courtenay Sport High Flow Plenum, Worth It Or Not?

Started by Relfy , Nov 21 2013 03:09 PM

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#1 Relfy

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Posted 21 November 2013 - 03:09 PM

Would anyone who has actually got one of these recommend it, is it worth the £150 price tag . . . ?

 

I understand it’s not the sort of thing you do a before and after dyno for so just any intelligent opinions would be welcome!

 

FYI, I’m currently a VXT stage 2.5, but have got all the bits for stage 4 (for fitment over Christmas).

 

http://www.courtenay...m/info_131.html

 

 


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Posted 21 November 2013 - 03:22 PM

I have one and imo its worth the £150 or so. It does add airflow and looks nice polished up.apart from that it dont do much else.

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Posted 21 November 2013 - 03:25 PM

I have it, i justified it by .......'every little helps'.

 

Rotating the TB makes sense as well but cars and electrics scare me so i've not done it.


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Posted 21 November 2013 - 05:36 PM

Would anyone who has actually got one of these recommend it, is it worth the £150 price tag . . . ?
 
I understand its not the sort of thing you do a before and after dyno for so just any intelligent opinions would be welcome!
 
FYI, Im currently a VXT stage 2.5, but have got all the bits for stage 4 (for fitment over Christmas).
 
http://www.courtenay...m/info_131.html
 
 

What bits have you got for stage 4 already? You thinking if going CC or intercooler?

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Posted 21 November 2013 - 06:58 PM

£150 for a 90 degree pipe bend and flange is a lot.

 

Eliminating the OEM top hat is worth it after "stage 2", but it can be done cheaper...


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Posted 21 November 2013 - 08:09 PM

eBay: http://pages.ebay.co...id=281203222056

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Posted 22 November 2013 - 07:20 AM

 

Would anyone who has actually got one of these recommend it, is it worth the £150 price tag . . . ?
 
I understand its not the sort of thing you do a before and after dyno for so just any intelligent opinions would be welcome!
 
FYI, Im currently a VXT stage 2.5, but have got all the bits for stage 4 (for fitment over Christmas).
 
http://www.courtenay...m/info_131.html
 
 

What bits have you got for stage 4 already? You thinking if going CC or intercooler?

 

 

Have already got VXR injectors, VXR turbo, full 3" tullet, courtenay actuator, CC, comp clutch, LW flywheel etc ....
 


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Posted 22 November 2013 - 07:20 AM

 

Link broken ?
 


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Posted 22 November 2013 - 08:11 AM

I have one. It is very shiny. And from a power perspective... every little helps :)

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Posted 22 November 2013 - 09:02 AM

£150 for a 90 degree pipe bend and flange is a lot.

 

Eliminating the OEM top hat is worth it after "stage 2", but it can be done cheaper...

 

It'd be 30-50 for the bare casting and probably similar for machining.  Patterning would have been around 300.  Given the volume of production its not that dear but I agree you could do it cheaper.


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Posted 22 November 2013 - 12:22 PM

Just search z20let top hat on ebay

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Posted 22 November 2013 - 02:17 PM

Nice if you want some bling in the bay...  :wub:


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Posted 22 November 2013 - 02:20 PM

Such as D-Dubs bay... (he wont mind me sharing photo)

 

this is a Ebay-Like version.

 

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Posted 22 November 2013 - 02:21 PM


 

Would anyone who has actually got one of these recommend it, is it worth the £150 price tag . . . ?
 
I understand its not the sort of thing you do a before and after dyno for so just any intelligent opinions would be welcome!
 
FYI, Im currently a VXT stage 2.5, but have got all the bits for stage 4 (for fitment over Christmas).
 
http://www.courtenay...m/info_131.html
 
 

What bits have you got for stage 4 already? You thinking if going CC or intercooler?
 
 
Have already got VXR injectors, VXR turbo, full 3" tullet, courtenay actuator, CC, comp clutch, LW flywheel etc ....
 
Sounds about right. Bet you can't wait to get unleash the power!

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Posted 22 November 2013 - 02:23 PM

Or my bad boy:

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Posted 22 November 2013 - 08:05 PM

Those shiny OEM looking engine bays bring back memories.

 

If the OP wanted to spend £250, you could get a new side firing inlet plenum and dispense with having the a top hat what-so-ever. The performance gain of that would be way more value for money than £150 on a top hat. There is an army guy on the MigWeb site who can fabricate them up to order, can't remember his name at the moment.


Edited by Nev, 22 November 2013 - 08:08 PM.

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Posted 22 November 2013 - 08:53 PM

Yeah they seem to be getting common now ;)
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Have you got any pics Nev?

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Posted 22 November 2013 - 09:16 PM

dewismotorsport , speak to adam , zoobeef knows the guy

 

 


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Posted 22 November 2013 - 09:22 PM

I'm just trying to visualise what it would look like

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Posted 22 November 2013 - 10:59 PM

Have you been spending all your time polishing again Aimy?
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