Yes, i have searched.

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.

 

heat wrap is expensive...i dont think you'll see any real benefit wrapping it.

 

You can use PVC if you fit it right and take the time to measure appropriately. It has minimal conductivity.

BC

 

any certain kind? I mean are there different types of pvc pipe? And what should I use to seal pieces of pvc together?

 

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.

 

ok, great! thank you!

 

ok, i went to a hardware store, they had ABS DWV (or maybe DVW) and PVC SCH 40, but no SCH 40 ABS. Would the ABS work or do I need to find SCH 40 ABS?

 

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.