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Post by Tortured Soul on Aug 8, 2005 6:05:05 GMT -6
Should I remove it? Better flow? Sound? What could I cap it off with?
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Post by scottydl on Aug 8, 2005 11:24:05 GMT -6
Removing that extra chamber allegedly does increase your intake noise, if you're into that. Capping it is the challenge... I've heard of others using anything from PVC pipe caps to Pringles lids close the hole. I haven't personally tried that DIY mod... yet.  |
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Post by Tortured Soul on Aug 8, 2005 17:27:16 GMT -6
I'm actually looking the improve the air flow... If it get's louder that's fine. It looks like the intake would flow better if the air didn't have to go into that silencer on it's way to the throttle body. I would want the cap to look nice, preferably black.
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Post by Roop on Aug 8, 2005 18:37:21 GMT -6
if a free flow air intake gives you a max of 8hp at the wheels, how much could this possibly give you? i would be just a bit concerned with something getting sucked into the airway here. be it a bit of plastic from cutting or the prigles cap.
if you want a mean sounding engine for little to no money, this might be your best bet. i would only do this for sound as there's little to no performance gain. a high temerature silicone sealant should keep the cap on.
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Post by oldsauroraman1 on Aug 12, 2005 8:59:16 GMT -6
Your local hardware store typically has a decent selection of 3" pipe fittings. Look for the black rubber caps, which typically have hose clamps around them. That would give the "Black" look you're wanting and seal the opening nicely.
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Post by Tortured Soul on Aug 12, 2005 14:30:47 GMT -6
Thanks for the info. oldsauroraman1... I still haven't decided if I'm going to do it.
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Post by oldsauroraman1 on Aug 18, 2005 22:38:34 GMT -6
Please let us know how it goes if you do.
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Post by oldsauroraman1 on Aug 22, 2005 18:00:10 GMT -6
Change it yet?
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Post by Tortured Soul on Aug 22, 2005 18:25:26 GMT -6
No change... Yet.
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Post by oldsauroraman1 on Aug 30, 2005 22:56:09 GMT -6
OK
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Post by 1997aurora97 on Sept 8, 2005 21:17:54 GMT -6
If you do change it like they said it will defiantly make it louder that along with a nice k&n open air filter and it sounds great. I used a PVC cap and cut a notch for the sensor to fit in to the end of the cap when I removed the air box.
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Post by Tortured Soul on Sept 9, 2005 5:46:13 GMT -6
I'll have to look around and see if I can find a nice cap.
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