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Old 05-25-2004, 04:35 PM
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Nice Car! That is my favorite era of Taurus'*, I dont like then new ones, look to much like a bug (Not VW)
Old 05-25-2004, 05:42 PM
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Thanx, And plugs, Im realy not looking forward to replacing those its gonna b a bitch and half. But How do I relocate the battery? Also its FWD.
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O and see that trailer in the drive way behind the car, I had to paint that damn thing today and it took 4 hours.....
Old 05-25-2004, 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by G2T
But willwren what did u use for raw material and where did u get it and also ive seen some weird looking brackets, are u making them or just finding stuff in Home Depot or related store and making it work?
Intake pipe: Angry Duck Tofu Racing (no longer available)
Silicon Reducer: Came with the intake pipe
Filter: K&N X-Stream RX-4750
Heat Shield: Totally custom. Aluminum angle brackets and acrylic from Home depot,
attached directly to the filter (one of the nice features about that filter is the fact that
it has a flat base. It also has a provision for the IAT sensor, as well as being a
large oval base for greater surface area). Laser engraving by myself.
Scoops: 92-95 SSE/SSEi Exhaust heat shields
Scoop blankoff plates: Aluminum sheetmetal
Scoop flanges: Offset Electrical nipple.
Tubing: Run of the mill reinforced flexible tubing from a local supply house (A-1 coupling
in Albany, OR)
SC duct: 3" 45° Ell (electrical EMT conduit....plastic.....from home depot)
Old 05-25-2004, 05:56 PM
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The tubing willwren has, you can get something similiar to it in size from Auto Zone if you cant find anything else. Not sure on how to safely relocate the battery, but I am sure local shops around you can be able to do it. Is that hood scoop on your hood functioning? Just curious
Old 05-25-2004, 06:14 PM
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No its just for looks, I told my dad I wanted a scoop and he went and got it done one day while i was at school and i didnt exactly mention I wanted a certain kind and wanted it functional. O well alot of ppl comment on how similar it looks to a mustang hood. So I like it.
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Is it just plastic tube and does it have a proper name so that I dont sound like an idiot if i go to Napa or Auto zone looking for it?
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Originally Posted by G2T
Is it just plastic tube and does it have a proper name so that I dont sound like an idiot if i go to Napa or Auto zone looking for it?
The one I saw at Autozone had something like "Ram Air Tubing", and it was black, and about 2 inches in diamater. Im sure if you asked for a way to get outside air into your engine they would be able to help you. The dryer ducting is available just about anywhere, but might be to big. I know I had to squish it down fine behind the headlamp.
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I think i might start tomarow If i dont end up going to six flags... I have been wanting to do this for a while.
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if the inside of that back-rubber tube is smooth I would leave it there, as you have a sensor between the two pipes. Then you could use a straight pipe to get the filter where you need it. That would simplify alot. You might want to dissassemble some stuff and take measurements of what you need before you go out and buy everything.
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