TracTuff RBB/ RBC Swirl Pot – V2

Description

My first sidewinder turbo-friendly version of the popular RBC/ RBB swirl pot. As the industry has grown and new companies have come out with manifolds with more exaggerated turbo placement and turbos getting bigger, it’s no longer a one-size-fits-all. I now offer 6 variants of FWD swirl pots for the RBB/ RBC cylinder head to try and solve each unique scenario.

V2 moves the tank forward, ahead of the outlet port on the flange, which required the entry/ exit clocking (rotation of the water) to change… resulting in an improvement in clearance with several early sidewinder turbo manifolds and smaller turbo combos vs. V1.

This swirl pot starts with a beautifully machined 6061-T6 flange that incorporates a -16 ORB outlet port and a 1/2″ NPT heater port. You can choose to have any number of accessory bung options added to the tank in any open space. The outlet itself can be configured for a standard hose (1.25″ OD) or -16 male flare.

The hardware kit includes four M8 socket head bolts, a 90° heater hose fitting, a 1/2″ NPT plug, and a pair of o-rings. The swirl pot is welded so that it sits level when bolted to an engine leaned back 15° (OEM option) or leaned forward 8° (Gangster Lean engine mount option).

The space between the swirl pot and the flange makes the two forward-most mounting bolts a challenge to get to without the right tools. If you don’t already own one, you may want to add a 6mm Stubby L-Key.

NOTE: The cap bung has a 1/16″ NPT port for connection to an overflow and uses early model Honda radiator caps, such as an 88′-91′ Civic/ CRX or 90′-93′ Integra. If you are using AN lines, I recommend designing the upper radiator hose so that there is droop/ give… so the engine’s movement does not push/ pull on the radiator and fatigue any parts.