m4gician
Hard-core CEG'er
At the top left where the mesh is on that plastic cover, is that as easy as I think it is? Oh LOL for cutting plastic, always heat up a stainless steel knife or cutting tool using fire, it makes this so much easier.
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Mesh for IMRC cover?
- Thread starter m4gician
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At the top left where the mesh is on that plastic cover, is that as easy as I think it is? Oh LOL for cutting plastic, always heat up a stainless steel knife or cutting tool using fire, it makes this so much easier.
CSVT1214
Addicted CEG'er
No, it's EXTREMELY hard to install. Requires welder, flux capacitor, plutonium, and a lightsaber.
Ok, seriously, just cut and install mesh of choice. There isn't much to it.
Ok, seriously, just cut and install mesh of choice. There isn't much to it.
m4gician
Hard-core CEG'er
ya lol i have a problem with my cover, see the screw on the left... well I was untorx'in it and guess what, the TOP broke off...
now the screw is stuck in there for ever. I have to drill a fine hole into it, apply some glue then twist it out now don't i?getsum111
Yes I am a Pirate, 200 years too late.
I've heard people say it helps the IMRC live loonger due to it being cooler.
beyondloadedSE
Hard-core CEG'er
I really find it hard to believe its going to make that huge of a difference. I dont see the imrc cover trapping in that much heat, not to mention, the hood is still going to trap it in anyways. The heat source is coming from the valve cover. Even with that opening, heat still conducts and convects from the top of the valve cover through the BOTTOM of the IMRC. If you want some cooling, your going to need some source of forced convection. (i.e. fan)
Lost
CEG'er
does anyone have any more pics of this?
getsum111
Yes I am a Pirate, 200 years too late.
Beyondloaded, I agree, that's why mine is still whole.:laugh: I was just stating why some people have cut the hole.
Here, I can't believe it's been over 2 years already:shocked: :
http://www.contour.org/ubbthreads/s...ber=643161&page=&view=&sb=5&o=&fpart=all&vc=1
I never really claimed that it would reduce imrc temps, the "heat catcher" joke was just messing around because that's what demon used to call it. I made it because i thought it looked cool.:shrug:
http://www.contour.org/ubbthreads/s...ber=643161&page=&view=&sb=5&o=&fpart=all&vc=1
I never really claimed that it would reduce imrc temps, the "heat catcher" joke was just messing around because that's what demon used to call it. I made it because i thought it looked cool.:shrug:
getsum111
Yes I am a Pirate, 200 years too late.
Oh, it does look cool. I've seen a few like that, it's a good look. Just not for me. BTW, nice write up on the old boards.
99SE
CEG'er
Please excuse me for being dumb.:crazy: :help: What does the IMRC do?
getsum111
Yes I am a Pirate, 200 years too late.
Stands for Intake Manifold Runner Control. It is the device that open up the secondaries above 3400 RPM's, dep. on throttle position. It's that little box under the plastic Duratec cover.
99SE
CEG'er
Yeah I've seen when I changed the plugs but wasn't sure what it was for. Does it go bad often?
beyondloadedSE
Hard-core CEG'er
It seems to be a hit or miss. In the 8 years Ive owned my car, ive never had one go bad due to heat. Only when I accidently dropped it on the driveway. DOH.