Get a "Shaker hood" and don't worry about all that other stuff!
Dennis(Hell Paso, TX)
Kyle Kozubal wrote:
> Ok, what would be the best 'bang-for-my-buck' as far as pipe is concerned? I
> am aware of the black/white ABS plastic sewer pipe route. I am concerned of
> the heat and melting properties of this plastic pipe though. I was at Home
> Depot today, and they do sell insulated tubing which might help to reflect
> heat and help to contain the cold air better. This basically looks like a
> thin piece of insulation, maybe 3/8" thick with shiny foil on the entire
> outside of the tube. Hopefully, I would be able to slide this insulated
> tubing over the plastic tubing, if I do go this route. Does the plastic
> sewer pipe flow as good or less compared to a smooth bent piece of pipe??
>
> I am also looking at thin walled aluminum pipe, which would probably conduct
> heat but also be able to cool off faster than steel. I am not sure though if
> exhaust shops would be able to bend thin walled tubing without damaging the
> pipe, can they? I have several shops in my area which are able to bend pipe
> upto 4" thick, I am just concerned about the aluminum being able to take the
> bend, being thin walled.
>
> The last thing, which for some reason I really like. I saw at Home Depot in
> their plumbing and tubing section a rather large variety of smooth yet
> flexible tubing, some clear, some reinforced with an internal mesh, and some
> colored. I guess the tubing is meant for drainage uses and such. They did
> have large diameter sizes also, and are sold by the foot. I just thought
> this tubing could create a ultra-smooth pathway for the cold air coming into
> the air hat. Maybe, or maybe not? Once again, I am concerned with the
> melting possibilities.
>
> I am also considering using DEI Cool Wrap Tape, which Summit sells. "It's 40
> percent lighter and reflects 30 percent more heat than other tapes. It has a
> smooth finish and strong adhesive backing." A 1 1/2 in. wide 15 ft. roll
> sells for $13.69. Someone used this tape on this list and found it to
> perform rather well. Four Wheeler also used it on their 454 Dually when
> trying to keep the heat from the engine bay from heating up the cold air
> coming through the intake tube. They had good results also. I think this
> would look better than the Home Depot reflective looking insulation tubing
> also.
> Kyle
> 93 Dakota 4x4 V6
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