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i made my intake pipe for the cost of a filter

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Old 04-26-2005, 11:22 AM
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Originally Posted by opensourceguy
So you used the factory accordian tube? That'* a big no-no. That is one of the problems with the factory airbox.. it creates turbulance
i used the stock accordian tube, with the rice pipe
Old 04-26-2005, 11:26 AM
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Originally Posted by 1993 SLE
Originally Posted by opensourceguy
So you used the factory accordian tube? That'* a big no-no. That is one of the problems with the factory airbox.. it creates turbulance
i used the stock accordian tube, with the rice pipe
Yes, and just like he said, it creates turbulence, the last thing an N/A engine needs.
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Originally Posted by willwren
Do NOT use a rubber coupler from Home Depot. When the engine rocks under torque, your filter will rise up and impact the under side of the hood insulator, tranferring all the flex force to the Throttle body and UIM. Use a FLEXIBLE reducer.
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Where is a good place to get a flexible reducer ?
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Ladies and germs!

http://www.bonneville.fearthepearl.c....php?page=mods

Look there before you ask questions.
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Originally Posted by BonneMeMN
Ladies and germs!

http://www.bonneville.fearthepearl.c....php?page=mods

Look there before you ask questions.
That'd be neat, iff all the info were accurate. For example, my IAT is NOT in my airbox. It'* in the air tube....

It also doesn't answer the question of where to get the reducer. The Kit, yes, just the reducer? No...

Just nitpicking.....
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Why doesn't anyone use ZZP/Intense tubing and either do a FWI or a CAI? I didn't like the idea of using a 3" ID for a intake tube. I used less then a 1' of ZZP tubing and a 4"/9" *&B filter then built a CAI box around it that is totally sealed from the engine bay.

Cost:

$55 - 4"/9" *&B Filter
$20 - 3.5"/4" Coupler
Free - 3"x4" aluminum tubing (2)
$11 - ZZP 4" tubing
$20 - T-bolt clamps (5)
$10 - Reflex
$25 - 2'x4' 1/4" Lexin
$5 - 1/8" foam
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$146 - TOTAL

It may seem high to some but I'm willing to bet that my CAI is one of the best if not the best in performance and looks on a Bonne.
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i said i cut the acordian part out of the rubber acordian. there is only 1" on the insite part and 2" left on the outside part. the exaust pipe buts right up to the tb. the rubber just holds it together. for the cooling effect of the insolation idea i was thinking of wrapping it with some screen and packing it with dry ice when i feel the need to. like we do on the derby car. if i don't do that i was thinking of using that new metalic bubble wrap that they use on duct work. i wrapped the exaust on my honda with fiberglass tape and that worked really well. maybe i'll do the same on the bonnie.
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Originally Posted by MOS95B

That'd be neat, iff all the info were accurate. For example, my IAT is NOT in my airbox. It'* in the air tube....

It also doesn't answer the question of where to get the reducer. The Kit, yes, just the reducer? No...

Just nitpicking.....
Then why didn't you address it in my feeler post for anything that needed to be changed.

Originally Posted by Fear the Pearl
Silicone Reducer/Coupler - Samco Sport - Boost Controller or Ebay are good sources. - No more then $15
Those are Linked as well.
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