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Reply #75 – April 21, 2008, 10:11:08 PM

if i tee'd two sections of tube together the air would hafta make a hard 90. from what i understand, air doesnt like that. my short radius is pretty hard as it is right now, not that i know anything manifold design....im just building to my packaging restraints for the time being.

i wont know if the wickers i built over the scoops do anything until i can drive it.

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Reply #76 – April 21, 2008, 10:23:44 PM

Quote from: gumby;215142

if i tee'd two sections of tube together the air would hafta make a hard 90. from what i understand, air doesnt like that. my short radius is pretty hard as it is right now, not that i know anything manifold design....im just building to my packaging restraints for the time being.

Like I mentioned earlier, I'm certainly not an expert on aerodynamics, but I've read and have been told that air has a way of sometimes smoothing out the bumps. For example, a closed tailgate doesn't create drag for the pickup truck. I didn't know if there's method behind the madness or madness behind the method.

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i wont know if the wickers i built over the scoops do anything until i can drive it.

Have you posted pics of those?

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Reply #77 – April 21, 2008, 10:36:47 PM

Quote from: t3skidoo;215143

Have you posted pics of those?

yup :shakeass:

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Reply #78 – April 21, 2008, 10:44:12 PM

Yeah, okay, the idea is for the lip on each piece to cause a venturi effect?

Are you planning on building a anything to route the air to them, or is the idea to clear the engine compartment?

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Reply #79 – April 21, 2008, 10:51:27 PM

the lip(wicker) should produce a low pressure over the opening if the aero from the nose/hood doesnt push the air right past the wickers to begin with. no ducting, just lookin for alternate uses of the holes in the hood from the TMIC.

if they work, so be it. if not ill find a smooth hood.

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Reply #80 – April 21, 2008, 11:06:09 PM

Okay, thanks.

Are you planning on building anything around the IC?

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Reply #81 – April 22, 2008, 06:23:08 AM

not right now. gonna see how this setup works first.

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Reply #82 – April 22, 2008, 05:21:00 PM

Well hurry up dammit!

Seriously though, looks good. I'm excited to see what you're doing.

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Reply #83 – April 22, 2008, 08:33:48 PM

here is some more intake work. welded the bottom on and tacked on the TB for another test fit.

it is comin along nicely. i am thinkin about runnin a bead along the inside edge so i can sand it all smooth. still need to finish weld the TB , add some vacuum ports, and weld on a couple tabs before i can call it done.

and heres a couple shots of my youngest gear head, he turned one last month.

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Reply #84 – April 27, 2008, 09:42:40 PM

ok, for the first time in 1yr 10mos, i put all six lights in the header panel!!

foglights??
we dont need no stinkin foglights....how bout some nice brake duct scoops instead?

also finished up my hood vents

intake is all welded up. gonna add a couple vacuum ports this week and bolt it on so i can finish the other IC pipe.

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Reply #85 – April 28, 2008, 08:10:35 AM

It'll be cool to see this thing finally running around.

I like the cooling ducts. I need to look at something along those lines as well...eventually :p

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Reply #86 – April 29, 2008, 10:27:44 PM

Quote from: Chuck W;216115

It'll be cool to see this thing finally running around.

youre tellin me! its gettin soooo close...

intake is DONE! installed and plumbed. all i need to do is get a couple 5/32" t's for a couple vacuum lines and extend the TPS and IAC wires.
i think i will add an additional throttle return spring; the cruise lever looks like a perfect spot to attach it.

next up, IC to TB tube...the list is shrinking. :mullet:

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Reply #87 – May 06, 2008, 09:54:18 PM

IC to TB tube is finished, and BOV installed.

workin on lots of lil things here and there to get all the loose ends tied up
ball joint cotter pins installed
fuel filter changed
speedo gear ordered
one belt in hand, other on order
found the heater hose i need
etc. etc.

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Reply #88 – May 06, 2008, 10:01:44 PM

No upgrade to bigger TB??
looks good man!

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Reply #89 – May 06, 2008, 10:06:12 PM

Quote from: daboss351;217566

No upgrade to bigger TB??

nope. ive got three of these, and none others. at least until i get my head ported, i see no need to change the TB.