tr8 core on pu

[865ms3]

looking to upgrade the core from my lame ass cx racing kit. i know some people have done it. how much cutting on the stock crash bar is required to make it fit? id rather not replace the crash bar.

[secondchance]

why not? The ones included in the UR and corksports kits are nice, and almost more "beefy" then the stock one. Especially when it comes to cutting the stock one, rendering it useless.

[StayBroke]

Build your own crash bar.....i did

I use a pretty big ic also.

[snailD]

Originally Posted by 865ms3 looking to upgrade the core from my lame ass cx racing kit. i know some people have done it. how much cutting on the stock crash bar is required to make it fit? id rather not replace the crash bar.

i just did this. i was able to do it with only cutting out a tiny bit. that steel is real tough tho it was a bitch. i'll take some pics tomorrow of it mounted. i prob could have cut a little more, as my undertray struggles to fit, i had to use zip ties instead of screws in a few places, but it still fits

[TWOptSL0W]

Yes, you can buy a replacement crashbar, but they are in no way dot certified and legal in any way (neither is cutting the crashbar) and if you get into an accident and anyone is hurt, your ass is sued and possibly in jail. Just sayin

[snailD]

holy big pics lol. anyways i could have cut a tiny bit more, its a tight fit with the undertray but it still fits so w/e

[Blackedout1978]

Is it needed to put the under tray back on. Does it give any benefit to having it other then maybe keeping the cleaner?

[snailD]

Originally Posted by Blackedout1978 Is it needed to put the under tray back on. Does it give any benefit to having it other then maybe keeping the cleaner?

helps direct airflow thru the engine bay. try to keep it on. plus shit stays cleaner

[865ms3]

Originally Posted by snailD holy big pics lol. anyways i could have cut a tiny bit more, its a tight fit with the undertray but it still fits so w/e

could you make the pictures a little bigger??? i cant really see it.

kinda of what i expected would have to be cut. ive got a while to make a decision. no need for it on the k04 with e85. but when the turbo gets bigger so will the core. thanks again!

[Payne Racing 67]

I just did mine. Godspeed 10" core. Ill post pics.

[Payne Racing 67]

My dad is a welder/mechanic by profession. I cut out the section for it to fit with a plasma cutter(took 2 minutes) Then my dad cut out a steel plate to the shape of what was cut out and welded it in place to re enforce it. So now its just as strong ImageUploadedByTapatalk1347884235.249094.jpg

[silentwolf8]

I did mine about 2 weeks ago.. i just had a notch cut out of the inside for the top of the core to slide into.. i thought about what payne did there in the pic. but i wanted to keep and strong as can be.. so took a little notch from it, and had the welds redone in the inner beams to keep the integrity as much as possible

[h0ckeyman]

Originally Posted by Payne Racing 67 My dad is a welder/mechanic by profession. I cut out the section for it to fit with a plasma cutter(took 2 minutes) Then my dad cut out a steel plate to the shape of what was cut out and welded it in place to re enforce it. So now its just as strong Attachment 73925

I don't doubt that this solution is just as strong as stock if not stronger, I would just worry about insurance. God forbid you crash, I tend to think your insurance company would weasel out of paying up because of this type of modification.

[Payne Racing 67]

Idk...ive been in an accident before where i was at fault, in my mustang which was super charged. Had a massive heat exchanger and insurance didnt even come look at the car


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[Redline143]

Sorry for the thread revival, but I have a Pu and I have a CX FMIC kit on the way. I've heard that the cores aren't so good on them, so I'm trying to decide between a Treadstone TR6 and TR8. I think the 6 will flow fine for my E40 running K04. But an 8 would mean I'll be better set for a BNR or BT in the future. I'm worried about fitment, though. Wouldn't the 8C be a viable option? With the center mounts, it shouldn't require any trimming, right? Of course, I'll need to get two 2.5-3.0" couplers.

TR8C Intercooler 500HP- TREADSTONE PERFORMANCE

[bryces_speed3]

Damn, I'm gonna have to remove my entire crash bar after seeing this. I just ordered a tr10 core for my pu!

[Redline143]

Originally Posted by bryces_speed3 Damn, I'm gonna have to remove my entire crash bar after seeing this. I just ordered a tr10 core for my pu!

Why not TR8, easily good for 500, or you could always do the TR8L, good for 575. That should easily cover any mod plans you have, right?

[bryces_speed3]

1) The I got a just a piping kit from cobb, so I had to find a core that was within overall length specs of there's the piping would fit lol.


2) TR8 in my long run goals won't be enough. My car only has 5k miles on it and already piecing a forged motor, and going to go with the HTP T3 manifold once it's released with a precision Billet 6266, port injection and either a cp-e Intake manifold or the JMF. Just really depends. This is going to be a long process though, I want to take my time and do this right and not have to worry about anything later.

If you look in my sig, you can see why I'd want more power then what a stock pu block will take maxed out on a BT

[Redline143]

Originally Posted by bryces_speed3 1) The I got a just a piping kit from cobb, so I had to find a core that was within overall length specs of there's the piping would fit lol. 2) TR8 in my long run goals won't be enough. My car only has 5k miles on it and already piecing a forged motor, and going to go with the HTP T3 manifold once it's released with a precision Billet 6266, port injection and either a cp-e Intake manifold or the JMF. Just really depends. This is going to be a long process though, I want to take my time and do this right and not have to worry about anything later. If you look in my sig, you can see why I'd want more power then what a stock pu block will take maxed out on a BT

I can see that you really want to max things out, but couldn't a TR8 be an intermediate step? You could always sell it and upgrade later--they hold good value. Then again, I can definitely appreciate future-proof modding...

[silentwolf8]

Tr8 Core is a great start. depends how he is wanting to push it. Tr10 Yes you will no linger have the crash bar. Not sure if Ulitmate Racing Crash bar would fit with it to give you some kind of stability for your core, i would check it out.

The Tr8 works with the Pu with minor modfications to the crash bar. I had to take a 2 inch section out of it to make it fit perfect. personally if i could do it again i would go to the UR Crash bar just cause when i had to go to dealer for warranty work they saw the cut out and new i was modified even though i took in stock. .02 cents.

There are guys running the Tr10 just as you said no crash bar or possibly the UR crash bar, or just fab your own.

[bryces_speed3]

Originally Posted by Redline143 I can see that you really want to max things out, but couldn't a TR8 be an intermediate step? You could always sell it and upgrade later--they hold good value. Then again, I can definitely appreciate future-proof modding...

Yeah, future proof modding is the plan right now. I've made that mistake in my previous builds on other cars, it does add up in the long run and all that extra time that you have to spend re doing things.

Originally Posted by silentwolf8 Tr8 Core is a great start. depends how he is wanting to push it. Tr10 Yes you will no linger have the crash bar. Not sure if Ulitmate Racing Crash bar would fit with it to give you some kind of stability for your core, i would check it out. The Tr8 works with the Pu with minor modfications to the crash bar. I had to take a 2 inch section out of it to make it fit perfect. personally if i could do it again i would go to the UR Crash bar just cause when i had to go to dealer for warranty work they saw the cut out and new i was modified even though i took in stock. .02 cents. There are guys running the Tr10 just as you said no crash bar or possibly the UR crash bar, or just fab your own.

Yeah, luckily my moms bf is a general contractor and dabbles in metal fab with his business, so the plan right now is to fab up my own

[Celestspeed3]

I'm running a TR10 with a modified stock crashbar.

[bryces_speed3]

Originally Posted by Celestspeed3 I'm running a TR10 with a modified stock crashbar.

Do you have any picture from the install???

[Celestspeed3]

I can't upload photos off my phone to the site. PM me your email and I will send them to you.

[bryces_speed3]

Uploading some pics for Celestspeed3;

[Redline143]

Originally Posted by bryces_speed3 Uploading some pics for Celestspeed3;

Wow, that this is *for real*! Race car!!!

Did you notice your coolant temps go up at all since it covers the whole front?

[Celestspeed3]

It seems to be the same as before, I didn't notice anything different with coolant temps.

If I did it could be from the fact that I can run more timing now and put more heat into the engine. At 20psi at redlinewith the K04 I see about 15F hotter than IAT in the summer. In the winter like now the sensor is usually stuck at the low limit unless I'm in traffic.

I also added in a proper tow loop just in case. I didn't want to deal with wasting time if I go off course.