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Old Mar 15, 2006 | 09:35 PM
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It looks nice and concealed. Add a decent paper filter on there and it would be perfect. For mine I used a cut up water bottle to get the right diamter adapter without too thick of wall. How do you like the INTENSE tubing? Does it seem to bunch up in the turn? I think the tubing works a lot better then the rubber connectors most people use. They don't allow enough flex for engine movement.
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Old Mar 15, 2006 | 09:35 PM
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Originally Posted by llBlazin_llLo
Looks good I wonder if someone could use the stock back and actually build a wall in it and put a cone filter in it. Run some intense tubing into it and it would look completely stock.
I used the stock back w/ a rice pipe a while back:
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Old Mar 15, 2006 | 10:03 PM
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Originally Posted by T-Keith
It looks nice and concealed. Add a decent paper filter on there and it would be perfect. For mine I used a cut up water bottle to get the right diamter adapter without too thick of wall. How do you like the INTENSE tubing? Does it seem to bunch up in the turn? I think the tubing works a lot better then the rubber connectors most people use. They don't allow enough flex for engine movement.
I like the tube. The "bunching" is only on the outside. The inside keeps a smooth contour even when flexed. And yes, there is plenty of flexibility for motor movement.
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Old Mar 15, 2006 | 10:08 PM
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I like this alot! Would you guys deem this as effective as the conventional rice pipe with filter and heat shield? If so, I think I might try this one....
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Old Mar 15, 2006 | 10:11 PM
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Originally Posted by captainmiller
I like this alot! Would you guys deem this as effective as the conventional rice pipe with filter and heat shield? If so, I think I might try this one....
You can't really go too wrong for the money...
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Old Mar 15, 2006 | 10:19 PM
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Excellent job
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Old Mar 16, 2006 | 01:12 AM
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Looks good! A lot better than Joe'* (ssei1995):Name:  SeattleBonnieMeet005.jpg
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<-- Runs and hides from the gearhead...
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Originally Posted by dillcc
I like the tube. The "bunching" is only on the outside. The inside keeps a smooth contour even when flexed. And yes, there is plenty of flexibility for motor movement.
Good to hear. I keep looking for a cheaper, more easy to obtain alternative, but I haven't found one. Another problem is that I have a 3-3/4" ID tube and it works perfectly over my L67 TB. 3-1/2" seems to small, but it seems to work on yours.
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Old Mar 18, 2006 | 04:24 PM
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sweet..very creative...
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Old Mar 18, 2006 | 04:25 PM
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That solution was hidden in plain sight. Excellent thinking!

This a total nit, but how are the radiant heat resistant properties of the INTENSE hose?
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