UPR Power pipe - Screw-up?

Mike in Texas

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Guys, did I just screw-up. I got the UPR power pipe for my 90 LX w paxton 1220sl supercharger. Came without instructions but thanks to a thread I found I got the basics. I had the idea that it just replaces the original sc intake but looks to me that this thing will be a PITA to install. Question is can I make it work without cutting or removing my fender liner so that the filter will fit? It not I'll have to return the thing.

Any help much appreciated.
 
you will have to enlarge the hole on the inner fender on the passenger side to get the pipe to fit through the hole. thats a must on all power pipes. but thats the only mod needed. power pipes work pretty good. i could actually tell a difference when i put one on my old vortech setup. picked up 1 psi also.
 
Foxfan

Thanks for the info, when researching the UPR on this forum I saw a post of yours that said you had trouble with the KN filter install on the UPR pipe. How did that work out ? Any tips you can give me?
 
Thanks for the info, when researching the UPR on this forum I saw a post of yours that said you had trouble with the KN filter install on the UPR pipe. How did that work out ? Any tips you can give me?


i dont think it was really an issue with the power pipe itself. i even forgot i had that problem.
the problem is the filter was touching the back of the headlight, didnt really hurt anything but i wanted to moved it out from that corner, figured if i could free up room all the way around the filter it would be better. all i did to cure the problem was loosen all the hose clamps on the powerpipe and rotate it slight to where the filter is where i wanted it. easy as cake.

also, there is a small metal brace that i think is for the front bumper or something, i remove one of the bolts and swung it out of the way for clearance for the filter and etc. you will see what i am talking about when you put it on.

also i might mention i had a problem with mine running right after i installed the power pipe, i had almost no vacuum at idle. i dont know why but i kept messing with stuff and etc and it went away, i bet it was just a freak deal on my part and not related to the powerpipe.

and hotcobra03, i didnt really get a time before the powerpipe. but all i can say is i picked up from 5 psi to 6 psi. seemed to run a little harder at WOT.

shortly after i went to the track and ran 12.1@112 with a 1.64 60' with 6 psi. and that was with thumper e7s and a b-cam
heres a vid of that night....

91 GT supercharged, ported stock heads, b-cam, typ- Video