Intake Idea

[Budfreak]

Originally Posted by svxfiles

I have always wanted to try this pipe.

That looks like a winner. Or like I think I said sometime earlier I think you could rig something together off of an old F150 intake where they have 2 seperate ducts for each throttle body and they have a Y pipe before the air filter. I saw one in Summit's catalog actually. I'll see if I can find it.

[Myxalplyx]

Are there any bolts or screws on the intake manifold that a vacuum hose or two could be connected too, without having to connect to the intake tubing?

[immortal_suby]

Originally Posted by Myxalplyx

Are there any bolts or screws on the intake manifold that a vacuum hose or two could be connected too, without having to connect to the intake tubing?

You could splice in a T-fitting on there in a couple of spots. The small car shift kit uses a T fitting to get vacuum from the line that runs to the FPR.

[Trevor]

I gather that the object is to make an improvement on the original. It would be interesting to read an exact technical analysis, detailing just how this arrangement improves induction, rather than being useless, or a having a negative result. BS from an accessory manufacturer is not acceptable.

[Phast SVX]

Originally Posted by Trevor

I gather that the object is to make an improvement on the original. It would be interesting to read an exact technical analysis, detailing just how this arrangement improves induction, rather than being useless, or a having a negative result. BS from an accessory manufacturer is not acceptable.

Trevor, i tried everything in the books and there was only real improvement i came up with to improve the intake

I have stressed my feelings on this matter and dont know if its worth it, but ill stand corrected if you stumble upon something.
phil

[Trevor]

Originally Posted by Phast SVX

Trevor, i tried everything in the books and there was only real improvement i came up with to improve the intake

I have stressed my feelings on this matter and dont know if its worth it, but ill stand corrected if you stumble upon something.
phil

In any event it does look pretty.

[Myxalplyx]

Originally Posted by Trevor

In any event it does look pretty.

Trevor & PhastSVX,

I am not a very technical person. What I do is I try something, see how it works and let people like you (the experts and technical people) tell us why it works the way it does. This is the same approach I did with my Outback Sport wagon (which many said could not be ran with turbo and nitrous) for 59k miles. This is the same approach that I took when modifying my XT6 when the intake looks perfectly normal but after first doing an exhaust modification then an intake, a whopping 15hp could be found.

I don't like to argue about why something will or will not work. I will try it out, post numbers and sit back and learn. I have read much about why it should not work and I thank a whole host of people for sharing their knowledge on this subject. I am not out to prove anyone wrong or right. I have to see for myself how this works. Always have been this way for as long as I can remember.

You read about what I am trying to do now with this intake because I pointed it out. For the record, tell me how this intake will perform. I will save the quotes for when it is completed. Thanks!

[Trevor]

Originally Posted by Myxalplyx

Trevor & PhastSVX,

I am not a very technical person. What I do is I try something, see how it works and let people like you (the experts and technical people) tell us why it works the way it does. This is the same approach I did with my Outback Sport wagon (which many said could not be ran with turbo and nitrous) for 59k miles. This is the same approach that I took when modifying my XT6 when the intake looks perfectly normal but after first doing an exhaust modification then an intake, a whopping 15hp could be found.

I don't like to argue about why something will or will not work. I will try it out, post numbers and sit back and learn. I have read much about why it should not work and I thank a whole host of people for sharing their knowledge on this subject. I am not out to prove anyone wrong or right. I have to see for myself how this works. Always have been this way for as long as I can remember.

You read about what I am trying to do now with this intake because I pointed it out. For the record, tell me how this intake will perform. I will save the quotes for when it is completed. Thanks!

The important point is that you are having fun and learning while doing so and it was worthwhile that you posted. As long as you gain satisfaction all else is not important.

The very small differences, positive or otherwise will be very difficult to measure. Atmospherics at the drag strip or dyno will vary from day to day as well as many other variables.

Cheers, Trevor.

[Myxalplyx]

Hrrmm....if only I can get someone that can weld good, this can be done. Still searching around....



This would only be the prototype version, not final. Prototype would be used to test at the strip and dyno.

[svxfiles]

That looks like like it should flow very well!
Have you consider getting the under hood parts ceramic coated to keep out the under hood heat.
There is a place in VA that Bill and I have used for intake manifolds.

[huck369]

Looking good Kevin....

[Phast SVX]

just chop it off and use silicone reducers

[Myxalplyx]

Any one of you guys have one of these around--->





That I can attach to my intake like SVXextasy did? -->


I can always get a single pipe to connect to it.

[Myxalplyx]

Any one of you guys have one of these around--->





That I can attach to my intake like SVXextasy did? -->




Then again, this may be all I need. I mean, the single pipe on the stock intake is 3". Why not use two 1.5" going into both throttle bodys for increased velocity? Can't flow any less right? Ok....will be looking to get this cut up now.

[Trevor]

[QUOTE=

Then again, this may be all I need. I mean, the single pipe on the stock intake is 3". Why not use two 1.5" going into both throttle bodys for increased velocity? Can't flow any less right? Ok....will be looking to get this cut up now. [/QUOTE]

If you work out the cross section areas involved, rather than assessing on the basis of diameter, you will find why there can be a lot less flow.