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Old 09-19-2012, 02:45 PM
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Thinking about building a 4" intake in the next couple days and I was wondering if anyone is still using PVC pipe? If you are, can you post pics of your set up. I don't know if I should run the filter to the stock location or down behind the SS bumper to pick up clean air. Thanks guys
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Did a pvc setup for a buddys truck one time.. worked great and it was cheap.
Just 90* it down at the stock location and let it pull air from down there.
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Originally Posted by nonnieselman
Did a pvc setup for a buddys truck one time.. worked great and it was cheap.
Just 90* it down at the stock location and let it pull air from down there.
Are you saying to keep it in the stock location or drop it down behind the headlights?
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There are some cheap CAI's on ebay, I think I got mine for like $50. Same exact design as a Spectre. Had to modify it a tiny bit but it works great and looks good.
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Originally Posted by oakley6575
Are you saying to keep it in the stock location or drop it down behind the headlights?
Take it to the stock location and 90* it straight down behind the blinker.
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I bought PVC pipe for my 4" intake, but didn't use it. The I.D. was 4", and the O.D. was 4.5". So it wouldn't work with my 4" elbows that I bought. I ended up using some scrap aluminized exhaust pipe that I had laying around instead.
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Left over 4" aluminum pipe on my 6.2 an 4" pvc on my 5.3
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Originally Posted by AKlowriderZ71
I bought PVC pipe for my 4" intake, but didn't use it. The I.D. was 4", and the O.D. was 4.5". So it wouldn't work with my 4" elbows that I bought. I ended up using some scrap aluminized exhaust pipe that I had laying around instead.
ran into the same problem when i went to build mine. Ended up finding a 4" PVC that was very thin wall and able to work for me.




Obviously not using it anymore but it got the job done when I was NA. All it needed was a shot of black paint.


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I'd think the aluminum wouldn't be good for the vegas heat. Underhood temps get crazy here. Any heatsoak issues from you aluminum guys?
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I have the cheap ebay intake paid 60 shipped works great in ks weather my iats were ambient temp sitting still and couple degree lower while driving


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