intake materials and heat wrap?
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intake materials and heat wrap?
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I've been reading about intakes here on the forum and have decided to try putting the filter in the fender or somewhere where it will get fresh air and be away from engine heat.
I think I'll have to lengthen the intake somewhat. I'm not sure how I'm going to do that yet. (any ideas?) I'm thinking pvc or aluminum maybe, I don't know anything about heat resistant materials or whatever.
My primary question is this:
Would it be worth it to heat wrap my intake all the way from TB to filter even w/o any metal piping? If I use metal piping to lengthen the intake, I will definitely use heat wrap on the metal part at least. Any good recommendations for heat wrap brands/types? I've heard DEI is good, but it's pretty expensive (about $1 per foot for 2in wide wrap.) I don't want to spend $50 on heat wrap.
I've been reading about intakes here on the forum and have decided to try putting the filter in the fender or somewhere where it will get fresh air and be away from engine heat.
I think I'll have to lengthen the intake somewhat. I'm not sure how I'm going to do that yet. (any ideas?) I'm thinking pvc or aluminum maybe, I don't know anything about heat resistant materials or whatever.
My primary question is this:
Would it be worth it to heat wrap my intake all the way from TB to filter even w/o any metal piping? If I use metal piping to lengthen the intake, I will definitely use heat wrap on the metal part at least. Any good recommendations for heat wrap brands/types? I've heard DEI is good, but it's pretty expensive (about $1 per foot for 2in wide wrap.) I don't want to spend $50 on heat wrap.
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Don't use PVC. It softens too easily and releases chlorine gas when it does.
Use ABS instead. Go to the local plumbing store and buy SCH 40 ABS and the appropriate glue. You will need some flex couplings of various sizes as well. If you search for "home depot racing" then you will find many examples of these intakes.
Use ABS instead. Go to the local plumbing store and buy SCH 40 ABS and the appropriate glue. You will need some flex couplings of various sizes as well. If you search for "home depot racing" then you will find many examples of these intakes.
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sorry for the bump, but i need to know if I can use the ABS I found or if I should look somewhere else. I'd like to finish this project this weekend because I go back to school monday and won't be able to work on the car for a few weeks.
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