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Jul 1, 2011 | 07:31 AM

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Yeah I totally realized that Jan. Just thinking about stockish setups.

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Jul 1, 2011 | 08:03 AM

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Now to make sure the heat is reflected away from the box to keep it as cool as possible

Nice looking piece Jan.

Is that the DEI material? I've got the same material on my CAI. Easy to work with and if its good enough for Grand-Am DP cars it should be effective in a MINI.

Jul 1, 2011 | 09:51 AM

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thanks Davis..........at least someone can read and follow along........lol

I think I will hear rumbling in the back ground today............I hope to be at VIR on July 22nd...... you plan on stopping by?

Unfortunately I will be burning holes in the sky that week.

Have fun

Jul 1, 2011 | 12:06 PM

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Unfortunately I will be burning holes in the sky that week.

Have fun

Colin wants to know if your niece is free that weekend ?

Jul 1, 2011 | 01:10 PM

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Well, she does live in Va.......

Jul 1, 2011 | 01:51 PM

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I've always wondered about the effectiveness of a metal air box. I figured it would have a level of heatsoak higher than other materials. Have you found this to be true? I can imagine not so as you have made it out of metal but always wondered the specifics.

Also, where can one get their hands on the reflective heat tape/wrap?

Jul 1, 2011 | 06:34 PM

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I would normally like a box made of plastic/carbon fiber etc but it's much easier to make the box in aluminum for testing and putting the gold foil on it allows me to get good numbers with it.

Jul 2, 2011 | 01:32 PM

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http://www.designengineering.com//ca...r/reflect-gold

Jul 2, 2011 | 05:44 PM

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http://www.designengineering.com//ca...r/reflect-gold

Thanks. Thought I'd have to ask again.

Jul 3, 2011 | 11:07 AM

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Gotta love the gold

Jul 3, 2011 | 12:14 PM

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You missed a bit longboard.....LOL

Jul 3, 2011 | 12:18 PM

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if people want to follow along on our progress on an up to the minute basis.........
sign up over here...........

http://revolutionmotorworks.com/foru...ter&referrer=2

Jul 3, 2011 | 01:42 PM

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right, we are not worried about the units with the stock chargers........as Mini was smart enough to make an airbox worthy.......however on our TVS900 kits that will be coming out, you will need a better flowing box all the way up to 3" design, hence the start of building something that will work

it's only currently for the 1st gen Mini's

we may however make something for the R56s

Jan, Sharo here in San Jose, I have been waiting for your TVS900 ever since you mentioned it. I have about 50k+ on my current SC and by the time you come out with the TVS900 I think I would be ready for it, hopefully by the end of the year?

Jul 3, 2011 | 01:48 PM

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September is the launch date

Jul 3, 2011 | 01:53 PM

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September is the launch date

wow that is early! Wish I could drive my car to your place down south but can't drive it that long with the shocks I have. I don't think the car would make it there.

Also, I am sill running on stock injectors believe it or not and wanted to add your newest cam with proper injectors and a new tune. Any suggestions?

Wish I could have you up here again or closer.

Jul 3, 2011 | 02:03 PM

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wow that is early! Wish I could drive my car to your place down south but can't drive it that long with the shocks I have. I don't think the car would make it there.

Also, I am sill running on stock injectors believe it or not and wanted to add your newest cam with proper injectors and a new tune. Any suggestions?

Wish I could have you up here again or closer.

we can always remote tune it......

you will want to come down and see the latest anyways........
check out our forum for details
http://revolutionmotorworks.com/foru...ter&referrer=2

Jul 4, 2011 | 02:43 AM

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I think we got to put one on my Mini and retune it and see what it does.

Jul 4, 2011 | 05:02 AM

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I would normally like a box made of plastic/carbon fiber etc but it's much easier to make the box in aluminum for testing and putting the gold foil on it allows me to get good numbers with it.

Hi

Reminds me of the Mclaren F1 heatshield, which was gold plated, from memory!!

Strangely enough, it is not the first gold plated air intake box I have seen for the R53. A guy out here had one, a modified gruppe m of some sort I believe ?? It was a long time ago around 2004. Not as good looking as yours

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Jul 4, 2011 | 07:03 AM

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should have some numbers up here in a few more days.........these darn holidays always seem to get in the way

Jul 4, 2011 | 07:53 AM

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Now, if you can just find some red heat shielding.....

Jul 4, 2011 | 08:18 AM

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wouldn't that be cool..............

Jul 4, 2011 | 09:25 AM

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The product looks awesome and I am sure it performs. Now to sound like I am being picky... Will the final product be welded with less rivits and bolts?

Jul 4, 2011 | 09:39 AM

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The product looks awesome and I am sure it performs. Now to sound like I am being picky... Will the final product be welded with less rivits and bolts?

it will probably be made from fiberglass
we are really only making these for our kits as there is nothing out there with a 3" outlet to feed the big rotrex or TVS as the inlet becomes the restriction

Jul 4, 2011 | 03:54 PM

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Stupid stupid Idea. Now I have to buy this. DAMN IT JAN!!!!

Jul 4, 2011 | 06:09 PM

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Stupid stupid Idea. Now I have to buy this. DAMN IT JAN!!!!

After seeing the cai on your car anything woulf be an improvement

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