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$13 Intake tube anyone...?

justinf86

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I searched, and found a few topics on air box mods, but nothing as far as the tube goes. Looking at the tube frome the MAF to the throttle body, there looks to be extra plastic. Doesn't seem to be efficent for airflow. So after a little research, i chopped mine up (y). Went to the nearest walmart and grabbed a hot pen. A few hours later and I had this..
You can see the silver marker, planning.
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After the "cuts" were made.
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And done....kind of
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The pen was just over $13 and it came out pretty good. Sounds like she's breathing better as well. Should have took more pictures, sorry. I used the tip that looks like a spade for all the cutting and welding. Couple small leaks, but I didn't expect to nail it my first run, so a little more convincing to do. I will get pics of it installed tomorrow.
 
Purpose of that thing you cut off from my understanding is to reduce cabin noise and provide protection from sticking hand in fan.

Hence why you say it sounds different.

 
ygmn said:
Purpose of that thing you cut off from my understanding is to reduce cabin noise and provide protection from sticking hand in fan.

Hence why you say it sounds different.
Drone chamber is what you cut off so X2
 
Yes, i know it was to make it quite. But im not worried about quite. I have a 12x3 glasspack that dumps in front of the rear axle. I was strictly talking efficent airflow to the engine, hence why i mentioned it. Thanks though
 
Installed, still needs to be finished. But its working! Any HP or TQ gains......doubtful. Throttle response is better though. Headers are ordered! (y)
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Nice inexpensive mod!  (y)  I've got pretty much the same thing with my Airaid tube.  I spent quite a bit more but at least it's prettier! 
 
Thanks! Yeah, it's kind of ugly right now, but it's functional lol. Once i get it sanded and painted it will look much better. I was looking at a volant system, but thought I would test my skill (y)
 
So I got it done, looks nice. Imgur changed and now I can't figure out how to get the script I need to post the images here:/
 
Figured it out. Here it is nice and pretty.
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With the cost of paint & sand paper, it was about $21 total.
 
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