TVS2300 rubbing hood, not liner

[Andy@SquashPerformance]

I just noticed this. The throttle body seems to be rubbing and it's gotta be during driving. Does anyone else have this issue? When I get it running again I'll throw some clay in there and see how it happens, but I didn't expect this. Maybe some stiffer motor mounts are in order.

Andy

[Darkmanx]

You should sell it to me

[Andy@SquashPerformance]

You should sell it to me

You wouldn't like it, it rubs the hood!

Andy

[GRRRR8]

I will take the hood off. :) Seriously though, have some one foot brake it in gear and check the drivers side engine mount.

[SRG963]

http://i879.photobucket.com/albums/ab359/SRGSRG963/newrecip.jpg

[Tempest2000]

I see pfadt engine mounts in your future :)

[norm8332]

The TB is hitting? Not just the intake tube?

[vic2186]

buy a hood from EPP..they make a clear panel for a maggie to clear..pricy but cool looking..

[norm8332]

buy a hood from EPP..they make a clear panel for a maggie to clear..pricy but cool looking..

EPP? Link?

[kevinm0131]

http://i879.photobucket.com/albums/ab359/SRGSRG963/newrecip.jpg

far more elegant than I, I was gonna suggest tin snips or a dremel to remove the offending sheetmetal.

[vic2186]

Exotic performance plus..

[Andy@SquashPerformance]

Yes just the throttle body, the rear of it where it mates to the blower housing. I can cut a hunk out of the hood (it's hitting the bracing) but I would rather not. The intake tube is not hitting because I had to put the flex coupler on the TB instead of down by the MAF sensor.

Andy

[Crazy8]

F it. Sell your G8 like everyone else!

[Andy@SquashPerformance]

F it. Sell your G8 like everyone else!

No way man!

Andy

[TCorzett]

Exotic performance plus..

They make a G8 specific product? I couldn't find anything on their website.

-Todd...

[vx-355]

Yes just the throttle body, the rear of it where it mates to the blower housing. I can cut a hunk out of the hood (it's hitting the bracing) but I would rather not. The intake tube is not hitting because I had to put the flex coupler on the TB instead of down by the MAF sensor.

Andy

Can u put up some pics of the TB and where it is rubbing and also on the hood as well?

[matthewo]

Just carfully drimmel out the bracing around where it rubs, file it down and put some color matced primmer on it

[norm8332]

they make a g8 specific product? I couldn't find anything on their website.

-todd...

re: Epp

+1

[Ktlplxm]

Yes just the throttle body, the rear of it where it mates to the blower housing. I can cut a hunk out of the hood (it's hitting the bracing) but I would rather not. The intake tube is not hitting because I had to put the flex coupler on the TB instead of down by the MAF sensor.

Andy

watch that flex coupling if you put it there. the Pulley will eat through it over time. Buy a hump hose to make the connection. If you take the time to fit it just right everything clears

[Andy@SquashPerformance]

watch that flex coupling if you put it there. the Pulley will eat through it over time. Buy a hump hose to make the connection. If you take the time to fit it just right everything clears

The flex tube is close, I had to remove some of the hood liner, but with the AFE tube it seems to be in the sweet spot now and not rubbing the pulley at all. That said I check it every time the hood is open. I am going to redo the whole intake with Al tubing and silicone couplers and try to make a cold air box as well.

Andy

[vx-355]

Do you guys get OTR's (Over the Radiators)??

Maybe something like this would help....
http://www.ls1.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=135874
http://www.vcm-suite.com.au/performance/images/ve-otr4.jpg

[99-LS1-SS]

My intake tube hits the under side of the hood but the blower doesn't. Got a picture of where it's hitting?

[Ktlplxm]

Do you guys get OTR's (Over the Radiators)??

Maybe something like this would help....
http://www.ls1.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=135874
http://www.vcm-suite.com.au/performance/images/ve-otr4.jpg

I remember looking at some of the AU OTR, they are just ridiculously expensive to get sent over. No where near worth the cost

[jimmytt6]

I know this is dumb question maybe but don't know a lot about the maggies, but is the 2300 taller than the 1900 maggie? I haven't heard anyone with 1900
say it rubs the hood. Just curious?

[vx-355]

I remember looking at some of the AU OTR, they are just ridiculously expensive to get sent over. No where near worth the cost

I could assist with organising shipping if ya wanted to pay for it. the vcm is a good otr and what i would use on a 1900 or 2300 for best airflow.

[WhiteDeathLSX]

I could assist with organising shipping if ya wanted to pay for it. the vcm is a good otr and what i would use on a 1900 or 2300 for best airflow. The VCM OTR for the supercharger is different than the NA model, right? It seems the VCM piece may rub also.

[vx-355]

Yes they are different versions. From what i know the supercharger version does not rub and was designed so it didn't.

[vx-355]

Here is what I am talking about to save removing the hood liner, more of a mod and only $99 AUD

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk147/vcmswt/HoodInsert.jpg

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk147/vcmswt/Hoodinfillpanel.jpg

[vx-355]

And this is the OTR on a Maggie.....

The Magnacharger is different to the Harrop (which its designed to fit) and does not accept the OTR without significant modification. Refer to the images below to get a better idea.

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk147/vcmswt/009.jpg

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk147/vcmswt/005.jpg

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk147/vcmswt/004.jpg

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk147/vcmswt/003.jpg

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk147/vcmswt/002.jpg

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk147/vcmswt/001.jpg

[WhiteDeathLSX]

And this is the OTR on a Maggie.....

The Magnacharger is different to the Harrop (which its designed to fit) and does not accept the OTR without significant modification. Refer to the images below to get a better idea.

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk147/vcmswt/009.jpg

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk147/vcmswt/005.jpg

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk147/vcmswt/004.jpg

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk147/vcmswt/003.jpg

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk147/vcmswt/002.jpg

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk147/vcmswt/001.jpg

So the VCM OTR will work on a Maggie? Cool... :) The bellow does looks a bit distorted though???

[vx-355]

It's not a 100% perfect fit. as you can see there is a slight cut required on the outer edges
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk147/vcmswt/001.jpg

And yes the Bellow does look a little distorted, but I think its OK IMO?

And you still cut the hood liner, but you insert the black plastic panel bit instead of plain metal.