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sicksubie
08-10-2009, 10:20 AM
Just thought I would share what I have been working on here now that I no longer need a MAF... Pics will be put up tonight when I get home from work.. Lets just say that foam pool noodles have now found a new use :lol:
michael
08-10-2009, 04:12 PM
I've been thinking about this for some time now. I can't wait to see what you come up with. It's got to be better than metal for thermal protection. I believe acetone will eat away pool noodles without harming a fiberglass mold.
the_paynter
08-10-2009, 04:16 PM
I always assumed that fiberglass wouldn't make a good intake, seeing as how it is an insulator. But I guess people do make carbon fiber ones?
michael
08-10-2009, 05:28 PM
ABS plastic would be ideal, but how can you work with that DIY.
sicksubie
08-10-2009, 06:49 PM
http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s73/facagoalie/Ebony%20SVX/IMG_9115.jpg
http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s73/facagoalie/Ebony%20SVX/IMG_9116.jpg
Gamesy
08-11-2009, 01:20 AM
are you running this from an intercooler or just have 2 separate intakes?
sicksubie
08-11-2009, 06:52 AM
Just two separate intakes...
ridered777
08-11-2009, 07:44 AM
How are you going to run this dual setup without 2 MAF's?

Is this an option only for Hydra'd SVX's?
sicksubie
08-11-2009, 08:34 AM
Just thought I would share what I have been working on here now that I no longer need a MAF...

The joys of a Hydra...
STeeL25T
08-11-2009, 01:19 PM
Interesting stuff.

Where can I get me a cool oil cap like that?
sicksubie
08-11-2009, 02:13 PM
Ebay or Nasioc..
the_paynter
08-11-2009, 02:31 PM
hydra can read from a MAP sensor instead of a MAF, eliminating the need for that pesky MAF. I had a hydra on my old widebody GC8 and ran a MAP instead.

Intake is turning out great... how do u get the pool noodle out after?
sicksubie
08-11-2009, 02:54 PM
I will cut it on each side with a dremel and then smooth out the inside as much as possible before epoxying it back together
the_paynter
08-11-2009, 03:00 PM
awesome... looking forward to seeing it done!
RallyBob
08-11-2009, 04:50 PM
Curious...can you just melt out the 'pool noodle' afterwards? A lot of people making one-off parts use a foam core, form the composite part around it w/epoxy and fiberglass, then melt out the foam core w/acetone or similar solvents. This way you'd have a very strong part with no seams to potentially fail.
sicksubie
08-11-2009, 05:27 PM
That would potentially work if I had not used drywall tape and plaster to keep the noodle in the shape that I needed it..... Going to the garage now to do some more fiberglassing and get some more pics possibly...
Myxalplyx
08-22-2009, 06:22 PM
Very interesting intake! Good luck with it and I hope it works out well. Looking forward to reading how it works out with the Hydra. What is the diameter of both of the pipes leading to the throttle bodies? 2.75", 2.5" or 2.25"?
michael
08-22-2009, 07:10 PM
That would potentially work if I had not used drywall tape and plaster to keep the noodle in the shape that I needed it..... Going to the garage now to do some more fiberglassing and get some more pics possibly...

I bet a straightened out coat hanger through the center of the pool noodle would have done the job.
svxfiles
08-22-2009, 07:12 PM
Interesting stuff.

Where can I get me a cool oil cap like that?

Holden Mass when Bobby's not looking!:eek:













:p
Tim
08-22-2009, 07:19 PM
I bet a straightened out coat hanger through the center of the pool noodle would have done the job.

Coat hangers really are useful for things other than hanging coats, such as hanging calipers too.
michael
08-22-2009, 07:41 PM
Part of the MacGyver tool kit! I made a great flood standing tripod to hang a part on for painting.
svxfiles
08-22-2009, 08:25 PM
Coat hangers really are useful for things other than hanging coats, such as hanging calipers too.

Pity the poor caliper, always under pressure, left out in all weather, sometimes painted embarasssing colors.:o

It's no wonder they hang themselves.:(

And don't get me started on coat hangers!!!!!:eek::eek:
Johnybeas
08-27-2009, 09:23 AM
Any updates
sicksubie
08-27-2009, 04:00 PM
I made them but then made a second set out of steel that are just the right angled bend off of the throttle bodies... I am going to be using the latter...
Johnybeas
08-28-2009, 02:10 PM
how many hoses HAVE to be connected to the intake ?? what can I get away with???

It seems kinda hard to make an aftermarket intake because there are so many things that connect to it??

if you do the dual intakes how do you know what hose to connect to what intake??

how do you make the nipple thingies??

Sorry for the dumb questions... I'm still such a newb...