A question for you 3.2 conversion guys, Looking for 3 1/8' tubing to move the air flow meter |
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A question for you 3.2 conversion guys, Looking for 3 1/8' tubing to move the air flow meter |
914dave |
Jul 20 2015, 04:40 AM
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914 Addict Group: Members Posts: 701 Joined: 19-October 03 From: Willow Grove Pa. Member No.: 1,262 Region Association: North East States |
Ok guys. I want to relocate the air flow meter to clear the engine lid latch. I'm having a hard time finding 3 1/8' tubing and silicone tubing to do the job. Anybody know where I can source these?
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Cairo94507 |
Jul 20 2015, 07:10 AM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 9,774 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
Have you checked with PMS, Chris at Tangerine Racing or any of the other engine builders to see what they recommend? This has to have been done a ton of times by now.
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Steve |
Jul 20 2015, 07:11 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,590 Joined: 14-June 03 From: Orange County, CA Member No.: 822 Region Association: Southern California |
I just did mine yesterday using the stock air cleaner. I got mine at Pep boys. 6"x3 1/8". Worked great. They also have a 4" which worked great with the MSDS cone air cleaner. I went back to the stock air cleaner because it's water proof. O'reillys also carrys the same rice rocket accessories.
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914dave |
Jul 20 2015, 07:35 AM
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914 Addict Group: Members Posts: 701 Joined: 19-October 03 From: Willow Grove Pa. Member No.: 1,262 Region Association: North East States |
I just did mine yesterday using the stock air cleaner. I got mine at Pep boys. 6"x3 1/8". Worked great. They also have a 4" which worked great with the MSDS cone air cleaner. I went back to the stock air cleaner because it's water proof. O'reillys also carrys the same rice rocket accessories. I guess I'll go see Manny , Moe and Jack on the way home. Thanks for the info. |
Steve |
Jul 20 2015, 08:14 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,590 Joined: 14-June 03 From: Orange County, CA Member No.: 822 Region Association: Southern California |
I just did mine yesterday using the stock air cleaner. I got mine at Pep boys. 6"x3 1/8". Worked great. They also have a 4" which worked great with the MSDS cone air cleaner. I went back to the stock air cleaner because it's water proof. O'reillys also carrys the same rice rocket accessories. I guess I'll go see Manny , Moe and Jack on the way home. Thanks for the info. The 6" pipe was part number 8718 and the manufacturer is Spectre. That's just for the pipe, you will need the rubber adapter which is sold separately. |
JmuRiz |
Jul 20 2015, 08:26 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,429 Joined: 30-December 02 From: NoVA Member No.: 50 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
HD (Home Depot) Racing: PVC tubing...just kidding, too ghetto but it would probably work.
edit: thanks for the info Steve, good to know if I'm ever lucky enough to have a 3.2 in my car. I guess I've only seen PVC used as a mock-up or to get stuff running before the final product is made. |
Steve |
Jul 20 2015, 08:34 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,590 Joined: 14-June 03 From: Orange County, CA Member No.: 822 Region Association: Southern California |
HD (Home Depot) Racing: PVC tubing...just kidding, too ghetto but it would probably work. The PVC Home Depot sewer drain pipe melted on the track. It will also collapse if you tighten the hose clamps too tight. That's what I used before Pep Boys started carrying all these ram air / rice rocket induction kits. |
MoveQik |
Jul 20 2015, 08:47 AM
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What size wheels can I fit? Group: Members Posts: 4,645 Joined: 5-April 05 From: Scottsdale, AZ Member No.: 3,881 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Another option. Tubing from FLAPS with a bracket welded on.
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914dave |
Jul 20 2015, 11:16 AM
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914 Addict Group: Members Posts: 701 Joined: 19-October 03 From: Willow Grove Pa. Member No.: 1,262 Region Association: North East States |
Steve
That's exactly what I'm looking to do. Going to fab a bracket off the top of the intake to support the air flow meter. I have a K&N cone on 45 degrees Kestrel RT-1000that I am running. I was going to make a rain shields for it. Oh, that's right. You're in San Diego, it never rains there! Hehe Mike Your setup is nicely done too. Like the rest of your car. I've always been a big fan. Thanks for the pm. |
larryM |
Jul 28 2015, 10:46 PM
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emoze Group: Members Posts: 891 Joined: 1-January 03 From: mid- California Member No.: 65 Region Association: Northern California |
different solution - no extra parts needed save for a plastic elbow from the plumber and a standard Spectre adapter from any FLAPS
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