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JIN2012 05-22-2018 04:45 PM

Subd for dyno results

JLFX 05-27-2018 10:51 AM

I'm interested in dyno results as well . was looking into getting a Z1 modded intake but if this flows as good or better I would be willing

Elmo370z 05-27-2018 10:12 PM

Kinda reminds me of the one 1slpw370z had on his car when he converted GTm ITB manifold to twin 70mm TB’s

Volk Z 05-31-2018 09:35 PM

Sub'd

FPenvy 06-01-2018 07:42 AM

finally a decently priced and good looking manifold............and now i have a GT-R so no more spending on Z parts lol

abm89 06-08-2018 01:43 PM

This looks interesting.

Hotrodz 06-08-2018 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FPenvy (Post 3761186)
finally a decently priced and good looking manifold............and now i have a GT-R so no more spending on Z parts lol

You don't have stop buying Z parts...you can buy mine!

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FPenvy 06-08-2018 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hotrodz (Post 3763039)
You don't have stop buying Z parts...you can buy mine!

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noooooooo lol

the GT-R is wayyyyy too quiet. it needs love first before i even think about new Z mods.

:tiphat:

ANMVQ 06-08-2018 02:25 PM

In on this, waiting a dyno also

Juan@Fontana 06-08-2018 02:47 PM

Looks pretty nice, curious as to how well it'll perform. keep it up!

Hotrodz 06-08-2018 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FPenvy (Post 3763041)
noooooooo lol

the GT-R is wayyyyy too quiet. it needs love first before i even think about new Z mods.

:tiphat:

LMAO, you gonna need some go fast parts if you want to keep up with me!!!:stirthepot:

Cpt. Obvious 06-21-2018 09:09 PM

Wanted to post an update and let ya'll know how things are coming along.
During testing I ran into issues where the walls were too thin which caused some leaks.
I went back to the drawing board and redesigned the center portion which has thicker walls, more geometrically accurate, has better flow and allows the factory gaskets to be re-used with this manifold.
Right now I'm printing a mold with the plans of doing an aluminum cold casting.
With the part being so complex, it has been quite a chore to figure out how to cast a hollow part and be able to separate the mold afterwards. Pretty sure I figured it out so we'll know for sure later this week.

I put together a website you can check out:
https://www.monkeybizmotorsports.com/

A lot of people have been asking about when they'll be able to place an order and I don't want to jump the gun and accept any orders until I get all the kinks worked out and am 100% confident that they're ready to be used and abused.
I'll be be sponsoring the forum here in the next few weeks and try and organize a group buy once they're about ready.
I'm hoping that I'll be able to make a living by designing and building bad *** parts for our cars so any support is greatly appreciated.

Thanks for your patience

Cpt. Obvious 06-21-2018 09:12 PM

Here’s a few pics of the new one before cleaning it up.


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bmstitt 06-22-2018 10:36 AM

Looks great!

CRiZO 06-22-2018 10:41 AM

hhnnnnnnngg

:leghump:

B&W_Evader 06-25-2018 09:12 AM

Freakin awesome work!

7419sundat 07-04-2018 12:10 AM

I want one!

ANMVQ 07-05-2018 07:22 AM

looks really good man, can't wait to see this finished :)

Whjaxn17 07-05-2018 09:05 AM

Looking good so far. Interested to see the final product and results.

Elmo370z 07-22-2018 02:53 AM

Updates??

Cpt. Obvious 07-22-2018 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elmo370z (Post 3773148)
Updates??

Have been working on perfecting the side plenums so the the factory gaskets, bolts, air ports are in the exact same position for easy installation and optimal performance.

I designed a hollow bracket on the back that will attach the rear vacuum port and bolts to the plenum without any additional hoses. (pics coming soon.)

I have the plenums printing right now and have the final test fitment scheduled for Wednesday this week. As long as there's no major issues there, the next step will be perfecting the mold and get it on the dyno by the end of the month to get some long awaited results.

THE FINISH LINE IS NEAR!!

ANMVQ 07-23-2018 10:26 AM

Can't wait man!

Elmo370z 07-23-2018 11:06 AM

Interested

Jordan12berg 07-23-2018 12:06 PM

I read through this thread and didn’t see it posted, so sorry if it was mentioned. But what the the size of the TB opening? Curious to see This will be a nice addition to bored TB.

Looks great! Sub’d

scope22 07-23-2018 12:20 PM

What 3d printer do you have? it looks serious...

Cpt. Obvious 07-23-2018 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jordan12berg (Post 3773352)
I read through this thread and didn’t see it posted, so sorry if it was mentioned. But what the the size of the TB opening? Curious to see This will be a nice addition to bored TB.

Looks great! Sub’d



Since I made it to accommodate the factory gasket it is the same size (I think 60mm) but it would be an easy fix to make the hole bigger and use a different gasket.
Let me know what size you need and I’ll see what I can do when I get time.


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Cpt. Obvious 07-23-2018 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scope22 (Post 3773355)
What 3d printer do you have? it looks serious...



I have a Raise3d N2 Dual Plus with bondtech extruder. Build volume is 12”x12”x24”
Once I got it dialed in, it’s been a awesome machine. Many great race car parts will be coming out of there.


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bmstitt 07-23-2018 10:25 PM

At the edge of my seat!

FPenvy 07-24-2018 07:49 AM

:excited:

Cpt. Obvious 07-31-2018 03:15 AM

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PIC UPDATE:

Here's a few pics of the final version aside from a few touch ups.

Have the left plenum already printed and it looks much better in person.
I just started printing the other side and it will be done in 55 hours followed by some more pics.

The big opening in the front is to attach a 3/4" steel braided line to balance the air pressure between both sides.

Left rear bracket is a bolt on which is hollow so it can channel air from the intake without a line and all of the rear bolt points/vacuum ports/sensors are in the exact same position as the OEM intake for easy install.

All of the internal edges are rounded to significantly improve airflow and lower temps.

BJHF1 07-31-2018 12:55 PM

Looks Killer Cpt! Hard to believe a 370 aftermarket IM may finally be hitting the market, after years and years of pipe dreams lol

BJHF1 07-31-2018 12:58 PM

Would be cool to see some larger TB's investigated on such a manifold as well?

bmstitt 07-31-2018 02:34 PM

Looks awesome!

ANMVQ 07-31-2018 03:08 PM

looks great man

Cpt. Obvious 08-02-2018 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BJHF1 (Post 3775213)
Would be cool to see some larger TB's investigated on such a manifold as well?



That will be an easy addition. I want to get the base version perfected first and then I’m going to start incorporating options like the larger TB’s, carbon fiber plenums, meth injection, different colors/finishes, etc.



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FPenvy 08-03-2018 07:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cpt. Obvious (Post 3776016)
That will be an easy addition. I want to get the base version perfected first and then I’m going to start incorporating options like the larger TB’s, carbon fiber plenums, meth injection, different colors/finishes, etc.



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hmmmm wonder if this would work on a GTR :stirthepot:

Cranberry 08-03-2018 08:16 AM

I was skeptical but holy man does that look cool! Good job! Will be really neat when the4y can be painted and fabbed up even more! Love your approach man, good job!

Cpt. Obvious 08-08-2018 09:30 PM

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Pic update!

Got the final version printed, painted, and put together.
Was experimenting with a few different post processing methods so the finish has some flaws. Don't judge that too critically.

Going to be getting it on the car and then onto the dyno to see if this thing performs as good as it looks ASAP.

Have some meeting over the next week with various manufacturers so that I'll be able to get the official pricing and timeframe of when these will be available for purchase.


Feedback is welcome so what do ya'll think?

Rusty 08-08-2018 09:43 PM

No matter how nice it look. It does look nice. The dyno will be the final say-so.

Cpt. Obvious 08-08-2018 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rusty (Post 3777746)
No matter how nice it look. It does look nice. The dyno will be the final say-so.

Agreed. According to the bench testing, it has larger volume, better flow and much less interference to keep the air temp down so I am expecting decent gains but thats all theory until there's numbers to back it up. Expecting better gains on FI setups but we will see soon.


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